
Looking for the perfect crochet Valentine’s Day project? This free heart crochet pattern is an easy and beginner-friendly way to create a cute heart that can be used as a gift, decoration, or keepsake. Whether you’re exploring Valentine’s crochet ideas, crochet Valentine patterns, or unique handmade designs, this pattern will add charm to your crafting projects. Let’s get started with the step-by-step instructions, abbreviations, and all the details to bring this adorable heart to life!
Abbreviations Used:
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- invdec: Invisible Decrease
- FLO: Front Loop Only
Heart Pattern Instructions:
R1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
R2: 6 inc (2 sc in each stitch). (12 stitches)
R3: 1 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times. (18 stitches)
R4: 2 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times. (24 stitches)
R5: 3 sc, 1 inc – repeat 6 times. (30 stitches)
R6: 30 sc around. (30 stitches)
Cut the yarn and create another identical piece following the same steps from R1 to R6.
Joining the Pieces:
R7: Join the two pieces by crocheting around both. Work 30 sc in the first piece, then continue with 30 sc in the second piece. (60 stitches)
R8: 60 sc around. (60 stitches)
R9: 8 sc, 1 dec – repeat 6 times. (54 stitches)
R10: 54 sc around. (54 stitches)
R11: 7 sc, 1 invdec – repeat 6 times. (48 stitches)
R12: 6 sc, 1 invdec – repeat 6 times. (42 stitches)
R13: 5 sc, 1 invdec – repeat 6 times. (36 stitches)
R14: 4 sc, 1 invdec – repeat 6 times. (30 stitches)
R15: 3 sc, 1 invdec – repeat 6 times. (24 stitches)
R16: 2 sc, 1 invdec – repeat 6 times. (18 stitches)
Insert stuffing material firmly.
R17: 1 sc, 1 invdec – repeat 6 times. (12 stitches)
R18: 12 sc around. (12 stitches)
Insert more stuffing as needed.
R19: Close the top by sewing through FLO.