10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (2024)

Needlecrafts

Crochet

Intermediate Crochet

Handmade hearts add a personal touch

By

Kathryn Vercillo

10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (1)

Kathryn Vercillo

Kathryn Vercillo is an award-winning crochet expert who has designed patterns and written about the craft of crochet for over a decade. Kathryn has authored three books, "Crochet Saved My Life," "Hook to Heal," and "Mandalas for Marinke," and she is a columnist for the digital crochet site Happily Hooked.

Learn more about The Spruce Crafts'Editorial Process

Updated on 07/31/19

10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (2)

Crochet heart patterns are always a popular choice at Valentine's Day. You can make smallmotifs and hand them out to everyone you like. You can turn crochet hearts into pillows, gift bags, and bunting. Crochet hearts dress up blankets and accessories. Of course, it doesn't have to be February 14th for you to enjoy making and sharing crochet hearts; many of these crochet patterns can be used year round.

  • 01 of 10

    Easy Mini Heart by Sarah Nolan

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (3)

    Let's start with the easiest, quickest crochet heart pattern out there. This simple pattern is worked up in one basic round. It uses very little yarn so it is perfect for stash busting. Use these crochet hearts as appliqués on other projects including greeting cards. They can also replace confetti on the inside of cards.

  • 02 of 10

    Heart Sampler Baby Afghan by Amy Solovay

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (4)

    Use this free crochet pattern to learn how to make a crochet heart square that can be used in a variety of different projects. The project itself is a baby blanket made by alternating the heart square with a checkerboard square. Changing up the yarn in each square creates a candy-colored crochet blanket that is perfect for baby's first Valentine's Day - or any other time of year. This is also a good lapghan gift for the elderly and people in hospitals.

  • 03 of 10

    Sunburst Granny Heart by Bunny Mummy

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (5)

    This crochet heart is based on the design of the classic crochet granny square. The basic heart is worked in five rounds, and the designer has shared detailed photos to help you see every step. You make two hearts and stitch them together with stuffing in the center to create a toy or ornament that is perfect for gifting.

  • 04 of 10

    Heart Showers Beanie by Cute as a Button

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (6)

    This free crochet pattern uses the waistcoat stitch to create two different types of hearts in one colorful design. There are sprinkles of small hearts topping off the hat, just below the fun pom pom. Then there is a big heart at the center of the design. This one is an advanced crochet pattern but one that's well worth taking on the challenge.

    Continue to 5 of 10 below

  • Snakes Crochet Heart by Iris F.

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (7)

    Two snakes come together as one to create a heart with their tales. This can be a cute gift to tell someone that "we belong together". This crochet pattern is offered as a video tutorial.

  • 06 of 10

    Hearts Motif by CrochetGiftsShop

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (8)

    This small crochet heart appliqué uses a variation on the corner-to-corner crochet stitch to create a heart with a top that looks a little bit like a bow. This is perfect for gifting; add a magnet or pin back to turn it into a simple gift. Use different yarn weights to create hearts of varying size.

  • 07 of 10

    Crochet Hearts Blanket by Addicted 2 The Hook

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (9)

    Rows of crochet hearts create a blanket that will remind someone of how much you love them. The instructions include sizing information for everything from cribs to king size beds. The pattern also includes a photo tutorial for the five row repeat that makes up the hearts. Change colors at every repeat to make a more colorful variation on this design.

  • 08 of 10

    Precious Hearts Bunting by Made with a Twist

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (10)

    This crochet pattern shows you how to make a simple heart. More importantly, it shows you how to string a set of these hearts together to create bunting. This is perfect decor for a Valentine's Day party. Heart bunting can also decorate a nursery or kitchen in any season.

    Continue to 9 of 10 below

  • 09 of 10

    Crochet Hearts Cowl by Hookloopsarah

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (11)

    Make tall crochet squares that have hearts in the center of them and join those squares together to create a cute, cozy cowl. This pattern alternates the heart squares with other colorful squares, giving you lots of options for creating mix-and-match cowls.

  • 10 of 10

    Pom Pom Heart Pillow by MJ's Off The Hook Designs

    10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (12)

    The heart is the star of this crochet pillow. It is highlighted by the same-color pom poms added to the corners of the cushion. This pattern comes with a graph as well as a video tutorial that shows you step-by-step how to change colors in crochet. Beginners will find it easy to learn how to crochet a heart using these instructions. Worked up with a size M crochet hook and bulky roving yarn, this is a home decor or gift item that can be created last-minute.

10 Crochet Heart Patterns for Valentine's Day (2024)

FAQs

What can I make with crochet hearts? ›

You can turn crochet hearts into pillows, gift bags, and bunting. Crochet hearts dress up blankets and accessories. Of course, it doesn't have to be February 14th for you to enjoy making and sharing crochet hearts; many of these crochet patterns can be used year round.

What is the strongest crochet pattern? ›

Crochet Thermal Stitch is a super dense and one of the thickest crochet stitches. It's worked on two rows simultaneously which gives a double layer and a super thick and sturdy texture. Thermal stitch is the perfect stitch for potholders, bags, coasters or anything where you need extra sturdiness in crochet.

How do you make a yarn covered heart? ›

Step 1 : Trace out heart shapes in cardboard and cut out. Step 2 : Glue the beginning strand of yarn on the cut out heart and begin wrapping the yarn around until it is fully covered. Once covered, cut and tuck the end piece under the others and glue it. You are now done!

How do you make hearts with your fingers? ›

A hand heart is a gesture in which a person forms a heart shape using their fingers. The "hand heart" is typically formed by one using both thumbs to form the bottom of the heart, while bending the remaining fingers and having them connect at the fingernails in order to form a heart shape.

Is crocheting good for your heart? ›

Once you get beyond the initial learning curve, knitting and crocheting can lower heart rate and blood pressure and reduce harmful blood levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

What can I make with heart Moulds? ›

Silicon heart mold recipes
  1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts Recipe. ...
  2. I Heart Brookies! ...
  3. Conversation Heart Cheesecakes | Hungry Happenings. ...
  4. Cake. ...
  5. 20 Cute Valentine's Day Gifts Using Heart Shaped Moulds. ...
  6. Conversation Heart Cheesecakes | Hungry Happenings. ...
  7. Chocolate Valentine Hearts - Vicky Barone.

Who is the fastest crochet? ›

Fastest Crocheter

Lisa Gentry of Monroe, Louisiana, USA did just that, managing to set a record of 5,118 stitches in just 30 minutes! That is the equivalent of 170 stitches per minute!

What crochet stitch is easiest? ›

Let's start at the very beginning with the crochet chain stitch. It's the most basic and the first one that beginners learn since it's also the first stitch used when starting new crochet patterns. Most crochet patterns start with a certain number of chain stitches, and the rest of the project builds onto them.

What is butterfly crochet? ›

Crocheted butterflies make great pins and appliques for crochet projects. You can easily make a butterfly by creating a ruffled circle and then folding it in half and using a chain to form the butterfly's body. Then, you can embellish your butterfly with antennae to make it look even more realistic.

What is the easiest thing to crochet? ›

A scarf is one of the easiest crochet projects to start.

How do you make a crochet heart bigger? ›

You can make a mini heart by stopping after Round 1, a medium-size heart by stopping after Round 2, or a large crochet heart by stopping after Round 3. You can also change the size of the heart by using thicker or thinner yarns.

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Ouida Strosin DO

Last Updated:

Views: 5671

Rating: 4.6 / 5 (56 voted)

Reviews: 95% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Ouida Strosin DO

Birthday: 1995-04-27

Address: Suite 927 930 Kilback Radial, Candidaville, TN 87795

Phone: +8561498978366

Job: Legacy Manufacturing Specialist

Hobby: Singing, Mountain biking, Water sports, Water sports, Taxidermy, Polo, Pet

Introduction: My name is Ouida Strosin DO, I am a precious, combative, spotless, modern, spotless, beautiful, precious person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.