Crochet Heart Free Pattern

Hearts are more than just symbols of love—they represent warmth, kindness, and care, making them a perfect addition to any crochet project. Whether you’re creating handmade gifts for loved ones, decorating your home for special occasions, or adding a personal touch to accessories, crochet hearts are a timeless and versatile motif.

Crocheting hearts allows you to showcase your creativity, as you can experiment with various colors, sizes, and designs. In this article, we will explore two beautiful crochet heart patterns that are easy to follow and can be customized to suit any project.

The first pattern is a classic heart shape, ideal for beginners and those who enjoy creating simple yet elegant designs. The second pattern takes a more intricate approach by combining elements of the granny square technique with the heart shape, resulting in a textured, multi-round heart that adds a unique flair to any piece.

Crochet Heart Pattern

Crochet Heart Pattern

Both of these patterns are fun to make and will add a special handmade touch to your crochet creations. Let’s dive into these patterns and start crafting beautiful crochet hearts!

Pattern 1: Classic Heart Shape

Crochet Heart Pattern

Crochet Heart Pattern

This crochet heart pattern uses a magic ring and is worked in rounds to create a lovely, rounded heart shape. It’s a beginner-friendly design that’s quick and easy to follow.

Materials:

  • Yarn of your choice
  • Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Instructions:

Start with a Magic Ring.
Round 1: Chain 2, 15 double crochets (dc) into the ring, slip stitch (sl st) into the top of the first dc.

Round 2: Chain 2, 1 dc into the same stitch, 4 treble crochets (trc) into the next stitch, 2 dc into the next stitch, 1 half double crochet (hdc) into each of the next four stitches.

Bottom of the Heart:
1 dc, 1 trc, 1 dc into the next stitch.

Going up the other side:
1 hdc into each of the next four stitches.
2 dc into the next stitch.
4 knit into the next stitch.
1 dc into the next stitch.
Chain 2, sl st into the same stitch.

Finishing:
Work the final slip stitch from the back of the heart to improve the finishing.

Fasten off, pull the magic ring closed, and weave in the ends.
This heart design gives you a lovely, symmetrical shape that’s perfect for embellishments.

Pattern 2: Granny Heart Design

This crochet heart pattern combines the versatility of granny squares with the beauty of hearts. It’s a fantastic option if you want a textured, multi-round heart for your projects. This pattern uses US crochet terms and works into a magic ring to form a solid base.

Crochet Heart Pattern

Crochet Heart Pattern

Materials:

  • Yarn of your choice
  • Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Instructions:

Start with a Magic Ring.
Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as the first dc), then 2 dc into the ring.
Chain 3, 3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc.
Chain 3 and slip stitch (ss) to the top of the initial chain 3.
Slip stitch (ss) under the top of the next 2 dc and into the chain 3 space.

Round 2:
Chain 3 (counts as the first dc), 2 dc, chain 3, 3 dc all into the same space.
Work 3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc into the next 3 chain-3 spaces of the previous round.
Slip stitch (ss) to the top of the initial chain 3.
Then slip stitch (ss) under the top of the next 2 dc and into the chain 3 space.

Round 3 (Turning the Square into a Heart):
Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
Working into the side space between the granny clusters from the round below (NOT the chain-3 corner space), place 12 treble crochets (tr).

Slip stitch (ss) into the chain-3 corner space.
Working into the side space between the granny clusters from the round below, place another 12 treble crochets (tr).
Slip stitch (ss) into the chain-3 corner space, chain 1, and fasten off.
Finishing: Weave in all ends, and your heart is ready to use!

Crochet hearts free charts

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this project is sure to spark your creativity and leave you with a sense of accomplishment.

 

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