Valentine’s Day is a few weeks away, so why not start adorning your house (self, bags, books, etc) with hearts? This is a super quick 3 row pattern that you can probably complete in under 5 minutes. String them up garland-style, or add a safety pin to the back and have yourself a brooch. I chain stitched some together to make a vertical garland. Love!
Materials
worsted weight yarn
5mm (H) hookAbbreviations (U.S. terms)
Ch- chain
SC- single crochet
DC – double crochet
slst- slip stitch
sk- skip
st- stitchPattern
Ch 4
Row 1: 1 SC in second ch from hook, 3 SC in next ch, 1 SC in last ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: 3 DC in first st, 1 SC in next st, 3 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st, 4 DC in last st. Ch 1, DO NOT TURN.Edge: 2 SC in first half of the side of last DC, 1 SC in next half, SC the first and last ch of the beginning chain together, 1 SC in the first ch of beg ch-3 of Row 2, 2 SC in next ch, 2 SC in last ch, 2 SC in first DC, 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches, 3 SC in the “corner stitch”, 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 SC in last DC. Slst to top of first SC. Fasten off.
The edge can seem a little confusing, so I made this video–
Crochet Heart Edge from Lisa Gutierrez on Vimeo.
This is the very first time I’ve made a crochet video. To be completely honest…I LOVED IT. It was awkward at first and pretty difficult to get focus, but I think I might make more for future projects. I found the music on Vimeo and it’s called “Instrumental salad” by Marlo Eggplant (www.myspace.com/marloeggplantmusic).
I used Windows Movie Maker to create this video. Any tips for newbies? I didn’t realize there were black edges on the sides until after. I expected the bars on top, but not the sides. I’ll have to figure out what those are next time.
Let me know what you think about goodknits videos!
super cute! I might have to make a few of these if I find the time. Love the colors you chose, I’ve been using very similar colors for a blanket.
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So cute! Thank you!
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great idea, I love such videos. thanks for sharing and have a great week :)
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Love it! So simple yet perfect! The video addition is great as well!
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Great pattern! I appreciated how you stopped after each stitch and that there was no talking, makes it easier for those of us visual learners to follow..lol.
May I make a suggestion that you not move the piece out of the camera range…a few times this happened and I wasn’t sure if I was where I was supposed to be.
Other wise this was great…what a neat little idea!!
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Lisa
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January 21st, 2012 at 12:28 am
Thank you for your suggestions!
I think I need to invest in a tabletop tripod for future videos. I placed it in front of me to get this video and it was difficult to tell when I was in the frame. I think if it were off the table, I’d be able to see my work easier.
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I LOVE that you did this video! Thanks so much for posting it! :D:D:D:D
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the hearts are so cute, I’m going to make a few when I get some free time, hopefully tonight!
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also, the video is really good! The light is so pretty :)
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so cute! I really liked the music you picked. Very simple. Thanks.
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These are so sweet! I love handmade valentines for the ones I love! And so simple!
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I attracted to your blog by these hearts. Gorgeous colour you’ve used there. I am preparing a post about crochet heart on my blog http://peppercon.blogspot.com/, your blog will be a perfect link. Thanks for sharing!
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I made one of these the other day, and wrote about it. Thanks for the great video.
http://simplisticallysassy.blogspot.com/2012/02/crochet-heart-garland.html
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very darling!
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How cute. I am gathering a heart roundup and I am adding this!
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