How to Crochet the Simple Heart Stitch
The crochet simple heart stitch is a sweet and charming stitch that adds a touch of love and warmth to any crochet project. With its simple yet adorable heart-shaped motifs, this stitch is perfect for creating heartfelt gifts, baby blankets, home décor items, and more. The simple heart stitch is relatively easy to master, making it suitable for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. In this tutorial, we will explore the step-by-step process of crocheting the simple heart stitch, including the stitch pattern, techniques, and tips to achieve the desired result. Whether you're looking to create a heartfelt gift for a loved one or simply add a touch of love to your crochet projects, the simple heart stitch is sure to capture hearts and spread love through your crochet creations!
Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term):
Chain stitch – ch
Double crochet / Single crochet – dc/sc Treble / Double crochet – tr / dc
Stitch – st
Foundation Chain: Multiples of 8 + 2
Row 1: Skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next ch, * 2ch, skip 2ch, 1tr/dc in next ch, 3tr.dc in next, 1tr/dc In next, 2ch, skip 2ch, 1dc/sc in next ch, rep from *, turn.
Row 2: * Make 5ch, 1dc/sc in first tr/dc, make ring over second and first tr/dc: { work 1ch, insert your hook under second tr/dc and make 5dc/sc (see pictures below), then insert hook under first tr/dc, work 5dc/sc and 1ch}. Work 1dc/sc + 3ch + 2dc/sc in third tr/dc, then make ring over fifth and fourth tr/dc (as was written above). Work 1dc/sc in top of fifth tr/dc; rep from *. Make 2ch 1tr/dc in last dc/sc below, turn.
Row 3: Make 3ch, 2tr/dc in space of 2ch, * 2ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 2ch, 5tr/dc in space of 5ch; rep from *. Work 2ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 2ch, 2tr/dc in space of 5ch, 1tr/dc in third ch, turn.
Row 4: Make 4ch, 1dc/sc in first tr/dc, work ring over third and second tr/dc, 1dc/sc in top of third tr/dc. Then make * 5ch, 1dc/sc in first tr/dc, ring over second and first tr/dc, 1dc/sc + 3ch + 2dc/sc in third tr/dc, make ring over fifth and fourth tr/dc. Work 1dc/sc in top of fifth tr/dc; rep from *.
Work 5ch, 1dc/sc in first tr/dc, work ring over second and first tr/dc, 1dc/sc and 1tr/dc in third ch, turn.
Row 5: Make 1ch and 1dc/sc in top of first st, 2ch, * 5tr/dc in space of 5ch, 2ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 2ch; rep from *, 5tr/dc in space of 5ch, 2ch, 1dc/sc n space of 4ch, turn.
Repeat rows 2 – 5 until you have reached your desired length.
Color combination white & cyan
Colors & rows: * 1 & 2 – dark cyan; 3 & 4 - light cyan; 7 & 8 white *.
