Free Crochet Heart Pattern
Every year around Valentine’s Day I make these sweet little crochet hearts…they’re one of my favorite projects! Crochet hearts are perfect for banners, card decorating, gift toppers, brooches, lunch box notes and just a little something sweet to let someone know you love them. I sprinkle them on tables and string them up all over…it’s my simple way of decorating for Valentine’s Day. It’s also a fabulous way to use up yarn scraps!
I thought I’d share my simple crochet heart pattern with you and help you spread the love. Please don’t be afraid if you are just learning to crochet…this is the perfect project for you!
Crochet Heart Pattern
I’m going to just write this out like I would say it…I’m not an expert and I can’t stand patterns with codes I have to look up!
Hook size – H
Yarn – Vanna’s Choice {Lion Brand} in tons of colors. I have quite the collection!
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Chain 4
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Treble Crochet the next 3 into your first chain {the very first one!}
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Chain 1
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Double Crochet 3 {into the first chain}
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Chain 1
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Treble Crochet 1 {into the first chain – this is the bottom point of the heart}
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Chain 1
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Double Crochet 3 {into the first chain}
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Chain 1
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Treble Crochet 3 {into the first chain}
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Chain 3
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Then insert the hook through the center {you will see it easily} and slip stitch
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Tie a knot and you’re finished!
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Stretch it a bit to get the shape even.
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Make a million more!
Need a video? Follow along and make them with our new Crochet Heart Pattern Video right here!
I told you I have them everywhere!
I hope you’ll try some today and let me know what you did with them!
~Kim
Looking for more crochet projects?? You’ll love these…
love it! now if I can just learn how to crochet …
Emily – You’re so talented…I know you can do this! {Or you could draw one!} Have a fabulous Valentine’s Day!
~Kim
So very sweet! I love the pastel ones. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!!!! 🙂
~Kim
These are gorgeous. I really like the way you explain the pattern. I can see these on pin cushions, garlands, pillows – oh the possibilities are endless.
Thanks so much! I appreciate your feedback on the pattern! Oh, and cute pincushion idea! Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
~Kim
Sweet little hearts! I finally made one that looks nice. I’m having to re learn the art as it’s been years since I’ve done it.
It comes back…like riding a bike! Ha! Enjoy it!
~Kim
Thanks for this pattern! I’ve tried several others and just couldn’t get it. Finally got the right shape with this one. I can’t wait to make that garland in your photo, some bookmarks and pins for kids’ backpacks.
Bookmarks…cute! I’m happy you were able to understand the instructions…I’m seriously not a crochet expert, but I love simple projects like these! Happy Valentine’s Day!
~Kim
Thank you so much for sharing this heart pattern. I made one so far, and plan on making many more. They’ll make nice hat embellishments. I love how quickly it goes. I can see them on scarves and bags, possibly even sweaters. Yay!
They would look great on any of your crochet creations! I’m glad you tried it!
~Kim
I love them, you can make them in any colors, also are great to use on wedding party as favors and table decorations, just lovely!
Thanks…great idea about using them at weddings!
Thanks for a cute heart pattern. I made enough for a friends little girl to give out at pre-school.
The pattern was easy to follow.
Happy Valentine’s Day !
Linda – Thanks so much to letting me know how it worked for you! I was a little nervous about trying to share the instructions! 🙂 Have a fabulous Valentine’s Day!
~Kim
Cannot get pattern for valentine hearts.
Hi Hazel!
The pattern isn’t a file, but you can read the instruction right in the post. It’s super simple and you’ll want to make a bunch once you try it! 🙂
~Kim
I’m making a poop-load of these in different shades of pink and sticking a bobbie pin in the back. Makes a cute Valentine’s hair clip!
I LOVE how quick and simple these are to work up. I have so many ideas for ways to use them. Thank you do much for a great, simple, quick, cute pattern.
Help! I’ve only just learnt crochet (today) & I don’t understand the instructions… How do I keep making rows into the first row when this row was used up with the first set of triple crochets? I figured I could then crochet into the other side of the first chain for the first set of double crochet, but just can’t get my head around around how to keep using the first chain for each row when I’ve already done both sides of it. Hope this makes sense, would love some help from anyone who knows how to make these! 🙂
Don’t worry, I finally figured out that it meant the first chain link (ie keep going back through the same first loop) rather than working along the chain…
Thanks for letting me know. Once you make one or two it will be super easy for you! 🙂 Have a fabulous Valentine’s Day!
~Kim
How cute are these?!? I love it! Placing a group of them (especially candy colored ones) in a bowl is such a great idea. It gave me a chuckle how you wrote the pattern like you would say it to someone. I tend to do that too. Glad I am not the only one! 🙂 Thank you for sharing these adorable little hearts with us.
Thanks, Karin! I put them everywhere…lol! Have a fabulous Valentine’s Day!
~Kim
Wow!! So glad to stumble upon your blog. I’m new to Etsy, but a long- time blogger and crafter, so I hit the jackpot with you. Looking forward to reading more! Thanks for sharing your projects with the rest of us!
Blessings,
Alyson
Can’t figure out where I’m going wrong, very new to crocheting. I’m ending up with a large hole in the middle of the heart where I’m going into the first stitch over and over. Any tips?!
Make a tight circle in the center by wrapping it around your hook once and tying a knot. That’s the easy way. 🙂
I found your pattern on Pinterest and it is so easy and so cute! I made a half dozen to decorate a scarf for a little girl. Thank you!
I JUST STARTED TO MAKE THESE FOR MY 18 YO DAUGHTER… SHE LOVED ‘EM!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING
Thank you for this video! I’ve been knitting for years but I never could crochet, that is until tonight! Being snowed in during a blizzard I got this tutorial in my email and thought I would give it a try. Well needles to say I DID IT!! Thank you!!! Looking fwd to learning more from your videos!
Stephanie! I was thinking of everyone being snowed in when I made it. I’m so excited you were able to make one!
Check back for St. Patrick’s Day…we already have a video on our Tutorial Page for shamrocks. You can make them if you can make a heart! 🙂
I can’t knit…and I’ve tried watching videos. 🙂
~Kim
Cold weather still with snow blizzard : Never thought I make so many of this hearts, I would like if there was a picture button to show others because your not on Ravelry .
But I did Pinned you on Pinterest
Found this tutorial on Pinterest! Just in time to make some little hearts for my co-workers. For the first time ever in our office, we are each creating Valentine boxes for our desks. These will be perfect, and even tho I don’t plan on signing the notes that go with them, they will know who they are from! I’m a beginner in crochet, but with the tutorial I think I can totally do these! THANK YOU!
Hi Kathy!
That’s awesome! It sounds like a fun place to work. I’m planning on mailing some little hearts to family out of town. Everyone needs one, right??
I’m so glad you’re going to try it!
~Kim
Love this pattern! The hearts are very cute!
When I do this, my hearts look more like circles and I end up with a sizable hole in the middle, though. What can I do to fix these issues?
Thank you!
Hi Caroline! I have no idea why you would end up with a circle…yikes! Maybe you should click on the link to the crochet heart video we just added. That way you can follow along and make sure you’re getting the stitches right. You can do it…don’t give up!
~Kim
I had the same issue! I worked out that it was because the US names their stitches differently to the UK – I had to translate the pattern!
I started making these and before I knew it had a whole pile!! They are so wonderfully quick! ! I think a lot of my friends will be getting mini valentines tokens from me 😉 xx
Hi, lovely pattern, I will include some hearts on my designs
Thank you!
If you wanted to make the heart a bit larger would you just increase the number of chains at the beginning.im a newbe.
Thanks so much for the video and pattern! I’ve just taught myself to crochet abd i love how easy abd quick the hearts are! I think I might make a garland or a wreath with them for Valentine’s day!
Hi, great pattern finally one that I can do and look like a heart – thanks.
Awww…thanks. Will make these up for my sewing girls in crochet thread for little doilies to pu on the thread pin of their machines.
I love these hearts and this is the first pattern where I found success getting an actual heart shape. THANK YOU!! One question – on the video you do not chain one after the single treble that forms the point of the heart but the pattern includes that step. Which is correct or is it a style choice? Thanks again for both the pattern and especially the video. So kind and generous of you to provide for free!!!
Love the pattern but for some reason my heart has a big whole in the middle… its my first chrochet pattern ever i must be doing something wrong haha. Your instrunctions were clear, loved the video
I love these so much! I just made one and it looks fantastic. It’s been a few years since I last crocheted and I couldn’t have bounced back into this wonderful hobby without your video. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the sweet comment…you made my day! I need to make more videos! There’s a video for simple flowers that you might want to check out. I hope there are lots of lovely little hearts in your future.
~Kim
Love,Love,Love these. First pattern for hearts that was easy to follow. My first one had a big hole in the middle so I pulled it out and started again. I made my first stitch smaller and it looked much better. Thanks so much.
Hi Darlene!
I’m so glad you found them easy to make! I really think they are the perfect little project because once you get the hang of it you can make a batch of them in no time at all. Add them to everything! I really appreciate you leaving a comment about how yours worked out. I also have a small flower pattern that’s just as easy…oh, and I’m getting ready to put a little star pattern on the blog very soon. 🙂
Thanks again!
~Kim
These are darling hearts. The pattern is easy to follow and they are easy to make. I have varied the sizes by using different size crochet hooks and doubling up yarns of the same wright but diferrent colours. (Two strands of #4 using a 6.0 mm (H) crochet hook makes a nice stiff heart). Thank you so much. These are pretty, fun and satisfying to make.
Hi Pamela!
Thanks so much for your sweet comment! I love making them and I’m glad you found it easy to follow along!
~Kim
Dear Kimberly, Just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your patterns! I am a brand new never before future crocheter. I have done finger knitting, some loom, arm knitting and finally needle knitting which I’m still in the process of learning more about. One question, do you have a list of some of your favorite crochet recommendations? I saw something about Vanna’s choice Lion Brand yarn but wondered if there were specific colors you use often. I went on Amazon and the choices were kind of overwhelming! Also, I only have one crochet needle at this point, and no idea on it’s size. If you have a list on a certain post I would appreciate it, or any fellow crochet bloggers you maybe follow to suggest-Thank you!
I am teaching myself to crochet and I’ve made tons of these! They’re so fun! I’ve made WAY more than I can use so I’m hiding them all over the place. Dropping them into random shopping carts, leaving them here and there in lockers rooms and in the pockets of clothes in Target. It’s amazingly fun!!
Cutest little heart I’ve ever crocheted! I love this pattern, thank you for sharing.
I’m so happy you like it! Thanks for stopping by to tell me!
~Kim
looking good
nice post
The hearts were wonderful I just made one just now.
Wow. Thank you so much for such a fabulously awesome and easy pattern for making hearts. I have never had a heart pattern work out so well. Thank you again.
Awesome work. its a kind sharing of free crochet heart pattern. Its really easy to understand and looks fantastic. Thanks.
Great post
My grandma made these for me years ago! They’re so cute! I thought I’d give them a try too and the center hole ends up about a centimeter wide. What am I doing wrong? They still look ok but not as nice as yours.
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How cute are these?!? I love it! Placing a group of them (especially candy colored ones) in a bowl is such a great idea. It gave me a chuckle how you wrote the pattern like you would say it to someone. I tend to do that too. Glad I am not the only one! 🙂 Thank you for sharing these adorable little hearts with us.
i know theses are so cool
omg theses are so cool
i made 100 of them for my class
I had wrote the pattern like you would say it to someone. I tend to do that too. Glad I am not the only one! 🙂 Thank you for sharing these adorable little hearts with us.
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