Crochet Textured Hearts Stitch Tutorial

The Crochet Textured Hearts Stitch is a delightful and captivating pattern that brings a touch of love and charm to your crochet projects. This stitch features intricately designed hearts that stand out with a unique textured appearance, making it perfect for adding an extra layer of meaning to your creations.

The Textured Hearts Stitch is achieved by incorporating a combination of stitches and techniques that result in the distinctive heart motifs. The texture of the stitch adds depth and dimension to the hearts, creating a visually appealing and tactile design that you'll love to showcase.

In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of crocheting the Textured Hearts Stitch. You'll learn how to create individual hearts, manage your tension, and integrate this stitch into a variety of projects, from blankets and scarves to decorative items and more.

Whether you're new to crochet or an experienced crafter, the Crochet Textured Hearts Stitch offers an opportunity to infuse your creations with a heartfelt touch. So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's embark on a journey to craft beautiful and textured crochet pieces adorned with the charming Textured Hearts Stitch.

 Instructions:

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 13 + 1

Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term): Chain stitch – ch

Slip stitch – sl.st

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc / sc

Half treble / Half double crochet – h.tr / h.dc

Treble / Double crochet – tr / dc

Double treble / Treble – d.tr /tr

Stitch – st

Row 1: Skip 3ch, 1tr/dc in each of the next 4ch, work 1tr/dc + heart: 1tr/dc in next st, 7ch,

skip 2ch and work 1sl/st in each of the next 5ch, 1ch.

Continue work on opposite side: skip 2 st,1dc/sc in next, 1h.tr / h.dc, 1tr/dc.

Then work in last st: 4d.tr / tr + 4ch + sl.st + 4ch, continue work on opposite side in the same last st: 4d.tr/tr.

Then make 1tr/dc in next st, 1h.tr/h.dc, 1dc/sc and sl.st in ch.

Insert hook into two loops of dc/sc and work sl.st.

* 1tr/dc in each of the next 12ch, 1tr/dc + heart; rep from *, 1tr/dc in each of the next 6ch, turn.

Row 2: 3ch, 1tr/dc in each of the next tr/dc below, 1tr/dc in 3rd ch, turn.

Row 3: 3ch, 1tr/dc in each of the next 5tr/dc below, make joining of the heart: turn, drop the loop from your hook, insert your hook through 2 loops of sl.st, grab the dropped loop with your hook

and pull it through the stitch, turn.

*1tr/dc in each of the next 5tr/dc below, 1tr/dc + heart, 1tr/dc in each of the next 7tr/dc below, make joining of the heart; rep from *, 1tr/dc in each of the next 5tr/dc below, 1tr/dc in 3rd ch, turn.

Row 4: 3ch, 1tr/dc in each of the next tr/dc below, 1tr/dc in 3rd ch, turn.

Row 5: 3ch, 1tr/dc in each of the next 4tr/dc below, 1tr/dc + heart, * 1tr/dc in each of the next 6tr/dc below, make joining of the heart, 1tr/dc in each of the next 6tr/dc below, 1tr/dc + heart; rep from *, 1tr/dc in each of the next 5tr/dc below, 1tr/dc in 3rd ch, turn.

Repeat rows 2 - 5 until you have reached your desired length.

Colors & rows: 1 – light pink, 2 & 3 – dark pink, 4 & 5 – white, 6 & 7 – light pink, 8 & 9 – dark pink, 10 – 18 white.