How to Crochet a Heart [Beginner Tutorial]

It’s time we put some of those stitches to practice. This crochet heart is a quick and easy project. When we say quick and easy, we’re talking 10 minutes or less. It is an excellent way for you to try a few stitches without taking on too large of a project.

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Items needed to make a crochet heart:

This crochet heart pattern is great for all levels but especially for beginners since there are not many different types of stitches used but you can recap on the one’s we have already taught over on YouTube.

Here is a comprehensive list of everything you will need for this:

  • We used a US G-6 (4.0mm) crochet hook (or your preference)
  • Medium/worsted weight 100% acrylic yarn in light blue, pink (or your preference)
  • Scissors or cutting tool

Stitch terms used in this pattern:

Stitches used in the crochet heart:

Let’s start on our crochet heart!

First, let’s start by doing a magic ring.

Next, chain two.

After that, make three treble crochet inside the magic ring.

Once finished with three treble crochet, go ahead and do three double crochet stitches.

Chain one stitch.

Now, one more treble crochet.

Chain one stitch again.

Then into three double crochet stitches.

Ok, three treble crochet stitches.

With three treble crochet completed, chain two.

6:10 Next slip stitch into the ring.

Chain one.

Tighten your magic ring and cut your yarn.

Finish by weaving in your ends. You did it!

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Finished crochet heart

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Wrapping Up the Crochet Heart for Beginners

The beginner’s crochet heart pattern offers a fun entry point into the world of crochet. Hopefully you were able to recap on some of your basic stitches and make something tangible! Its simplicity makes it an ideal starting project for those new to the crochet. We’ll see you over on YouTube for the next crochet tutorial.

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