Quick and Easy Mini Heart Crochet Pattern

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Supplies Needed
3. Making a Slip Knot
4. Chain Two and Work Single Crochets
5. Row Two: Increasing the Stitch Count
6. Row Three: Further Increasing the Stitch Count
7. Rows Four to Seven: Maintaining the Stitch Count
8. Creating the Right-Side Bump
9. Creating the Left-Side Bump
10. Single Crocheting Around the Heart
11. Weaving in the Ends
12. Ideas for Using Mini Crochet Hearts
13. Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will learn how to create adorable mini crochet hearts. These hearts can be used as appliques, strung together to make a garland, or simply used as Valentine's Day decor around the house. Each heart measures approximately two inches by two inches and requires just four yards of yarn. With the use of a medium weight cotton yarn and a 3.5mm crochet hook, you'll be able to make these lovely hearts in no time. So let's gather our supplies and get started!

Supplies Needed

To create the mini crochet hearts, you will need the following supplies:

• Medium weight (four) cotton yarn
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Making a Slip Knot

To begin, we'll start by making a slip knot. This is the first step in preparing our yarn for crocheting. Follow these steps to make a slip knot:

1. Create a loop with the yarn, leaving a tail of a few inches.
2. Insert your crochet hook through the loop from front to back.
3. Grab the loose end of the yarn and pull it through the loop.
4. Tighten the knot by pulling on both ends of the yarn.

Chain Two and Work Single Crochets

After making a slip knot, we'll chain two stitches and work single crochets into the second chain from the hook. Here's how to do it:

1. Chain two stitches by yarning over the hook and pulling the yarn through the loop on the hook twice.
2. Insert your hook into the second chain from the hook.
3. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the chain, creating a loop on your hook.
4. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through both loops on your hook.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 two more times to work a total of three single crochets.

Row Two: Increasing the Stitch Count

In row two, we will increase the stitch count by working two single crochets into the first stitch, followed by one single crochet into the next stitch, and two single crochets into the last stitch. Here's how to do it:

1. Yarn over and insert your hook into the first stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch, creating a loop on your hook.
3. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through both loops on your hook. This completes the first single crochet.
4. Work another single crochet into the same stitch by following steps 1-3 again.
5. Insert your hook into the next stitch and repeat steps 2-4 to work one single crochet.
6. Finally, insert your hook into the last stitch and work two single crochets by repeating steps 2-4 twice.

Row Three: Further Increasing the Stitch Count

In row three, we will continue to increase the stitch count by working two single crochets into the first stitch, one single crochet into each of the next three stitches, and two single crochets into the last stitch. Here's how to do it:

1. Yarn over and insert your hook into the first stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch, creating a loop on your hook.
3. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through both loops on your hook. This completes the first single crochet.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 to work another single crochet into the same stitch.
5. Insert your hook into the next three stitches and work one single crochet in each by repeating steps 2-3.
6. Finally, insert your hook into the last stitch and work two single crochets by repeating steps 2-4 twice.

Rows Four to Seven: Maintaining the Stitch Count

From rows four to seven, we will maintain the stitch count of the previous row by working one single crochet into each stitch. Here's how to do it:

1. Chain one and turn your work.
2. Insert your hook into the first stitch and work one single crochet by following steps 2-4 of the previous sections.
3. Repeat step 2 for each stitch across the row.
4. Chain one at the end of each row before turning your work.
5. Continue working one single crochet in each stitch for rows four to seven.