Offset Hearts Crochet Pattern Photo Tutorial
The Offset Hearts Pattern is a two-row repeat decorative pattern that uses simple and cluster V stitches in two colors or more to create the puff hearts across the fabric. It works great for baby blankets, modern afghans, sweaters, beanies, and more.
Learn how to crochet the Offset Hearts Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials:
- Marriner Yarns Aran in brown and pink
- 5mm crochet hook
Abbreviations:
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sk – skip
- yo- yarn over
- dc – double crochet
- dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
Notes:
- ch3 at the beginning of rows count as a double crochet
- stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row
- stitches contained within ( ) are made into the same ch-space or stitch (as directed)
- the color changes are made after the row has been started to create a border around the hearts
- after every color change, cut the previous yarn and leave a long enough tail that can be weaved in
Instructions:
Starting Chain: Start with brown. This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 6chs + 2chs. My starting chain is 32ch.
Row 1: Continue with brown, (dc, ch1, dc) in the 6th ch from hook, *sk2, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch*, repeat from * until you have 2chs left, sk1, dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: ch3, change colors to pink, (dc2tog, ch3, dc2tog) in the ch1 space between the dc stitches below, *ch1, sk the next ch1 space between the dc stitches below, (dc2tog, ch3, dc2tog) in the next ch1 space between the dc stitches below *, repeat from * until you have crocheted in the last ch1 space, change colors to brown, dc in the last dc stitch below.
Row 3: Continue with brown, ch3, (dc, ch1, dc) in the ch3 space between the dc2tog below, * (dc, ch1, dc) in the ch1 space, (dc, ch1, dc) in the ch2 space between the dc2tog below*, repeat from * until you have crocheted in every ch1 and ch3 spaces below, dc in the top chain of ch3 below, turn.
Row 4: ch3, change colors to pink, dc2tog in the very first st, ch1, sk the first ch1 between the dc stitches below, *(dc2tog, ch3, dc2tog) in the next ch1 space between the dc stitches below, sk the next ch1 space between the dc stitches below*, repeat from * until the last ch1 space, dc2tog in the top ch of ch3 at the end, change colors to brown, dc in the same ch, turn
Row 5: Continue with brown, ch3, (dc, ch1, dc) in the ch3 space between the dc2tog below, * (dc, ch1, dc) in the ch1 space, (dc, ch1, dc) in the ch2 space between the dc2tog below*, repeat from * until you have crocheted in every ch1 and ch3 spaces below, dc in the top chain of ch3 below, turn.
Repeat rows 2 – 5 until you have the required length for your project. Fasten off and weave in all the ends.
