This charming crochet heart works up quickly and is fun to make. Elegant but simple, the pattern features a small white flower nestled in a lacy red heart and framed by a delicate white border. The variety of stitches keeps things interesting, and you’ll enjoy seeing the heart take shape. The motif requires very little yarn, so it’s a great stash buster. The heart measures about 6” across the widest part by 5” down the middle and just over 5.5” from highest edge to lowest point. It can be used as an applique to decorate other items and projects or made into a hanging decoration or – my favorite - a magnet. Even if Valentine’s Day is around the corner, you’ll have time to make several of these. Crochet a few for yourself and more to give as gifts!

Materials:

F Hook (3.75 mm)
Worsted weight yarn, about 40 yds. red and 25 yds. white. The example was made in Red Heart Super Saver, Cherry Red #0319, White #0311.
Stitch markers
For hanging: 8” – 10” yarn or ribbon
For magnet: 2” x 2” square of flexible flat magnet

Gauge: 4 stitches and 2 rows in DC equals about 1”

Stitches Used:

Chain
Single Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Double Crochet
Treble Crochet
Slip Stitch
Skip Stitch