This colorful crochet heart works up quickly and is fun to make. It’s worked in simple single crochet, suitable for a beginner with some experience while the shaping and color changes should keep things interesting, even for an experienced crocheter. The motif requires very little yarn, so it’s a great stash buster. The example is made in 6 colors of Red Heart Super Saver, but any worsted yarn can be used (or other weights with appropriate hook sizes). Depending on your gauge, the heart measures about 7” across the widest part by 5.5” down the middle and about 6.5” 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 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 20 yards each of 5 colors, A,B,C,D,E, and 30 yards. of 1 color, color F, for the ruffled edge. The example was made in Red Heart Super Saver: Color A - Cherry Red #0319; Color B - Aruba Sea #0505; Color C - Cornmeal #0320; Color D - Lavender #0358; Color E - Tea Leaf #0624; and, Color F - Light Raspberry #0774

For hanging: 8” – 10” yarn or ribbon

For magnet: 2” x 2” square of flexible flat magnet

Gauge: 4 stitches and 4 rounds in SC equals about 1”

Stitches Used:

Chain
Single Crochet
Slip Stitch
Skip Stitch