Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine

Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine

If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine

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Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
SC - Single Crochet

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook.


Chain 4


Row 1: Work 4 double crochet in the first chain, turn

Row 2: Chain 3, work 3 DC in the next stitch,  1 DC in the next ST, work 2 DC in the next stitch, work a DC in the beginning chain.  There will be a total of 7 double crochet. Turn.


Row 3: Skip the first DC, work 7 DC in the next stitch. Skip one double crochet, work a SL ST in the next. Skip the next double crochet, work 7 double crochet in the next stitch. Work a slip stitch in the beginning chain. Cut the yarn, pull it through the last stitch to secure and give it a tug.


Edging:  Attach a new color yarn, chain 1, work a single crochet around the heart. Since we are working in the side of the stitches, find the best place you can to work your stitch between the various strands of yarn.  When you get to the valley between the top of the heart, curved section,  skip one stitch, work a slip stitch between, skip one stitch, continue with single crochet.  When you get to the point, work 3 single crochet. To finish the round, join with the beginning stitch. Cut the yarn, secure and sew in all tails.