Flaunt your creativity with an adorable crochet row & round hearts pattern that’s customizable for all sizes—perfect for any project!

Tiny hearts stitched with love can transform even the simplest of projects into heartfelt treasures. These charming crochet hearts are created using vibrant red yarn and bordered in delicate white, giving them a timeless and eye-catching look. Their ability to blend seamlessly into almost any design makes them perfect for enhancing a variety of handmade projects. Whether you’re adding them to a blanket, dreaming up a garland, or turning them into cute accessories, their versatility ensures they shine in any setting.

Crochet Row & Round Hearts

The pattern has all sizes, making it easy to customize based on your preferences or project needs. From tiny embellishments to larger statement pieces, these hearts are a dynamic addition to any creation. Their simplicity also makes them ideal for beginners, presenting an easy-to-follow design that doesn’t require advanced skills. For experienced crocheters, they offer a quick and satisfying way to add a thoughtful touch to your designs. These hearts bring character and charm to everything they’re paired with.

How To Crochet Hearts Applique

Learn how to create two adorable crochet heart designs: the "Round Heart" and the "Row Heart." The tutorial includes detailed steps to make two heart patterns, along with instructions for how to add decorative trims. Both designs are quick and easy, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion.

Materials Needed

1. Yarn:
   • Worsted-weight yarn (e.g., red and cream).
   • Optional: Experiment with different colors or stick to one.
2. Crochet Hooks:
   • 4mm hook (used for the main body).
   • 3.5mm hook (used for the trim in Round Heart).
3. Other Tools:
   • Scissors (to trim loose ends).
   • Needle (to weave in ends).
   • Stitch markers (optional but helpful).

PART 1: Round Heart

Step 1: Magic Circle and Foundation

1. Using the red yarn and a 4mm hook, create a magic circle. Leave a bit of extra yarn for later.
2. Chain 2.
3. Make 3 treble crochets into the magic circle:
   • Yarn over twice, insert into the circle, pull through (repeat for three stitches).
4. Make 4 double crochets into the magic circle:
   • Yarn over once, insert into the circle, pull through (repeat for four stitches).
5. Make 1 treble crochet into the magic circle to complete the first half.

Step 2: Create the Symmetrical Half

1. Repeat the previous stitches but in reverse order:
   • 4 double crochets, then 3 treble crochets.
2. Chain 2 and slip stitch into the center.
3. Pull the yarn tail tightly to close the magic circle. This will create the basic heart shape.

Step 3: Round Two – Refine the Shape

1. Work into the chain-2 space created earlier:
   • 1 single crochet.
   • 1 single crochet + 1 half-double crochet into the next stitch.
   • Into the next stitch: 3 half-double crochets.
   • Work 4 single crochets into the next four stitches.
2. At the bottom tip of the heart:
   • Crochet 1 single crochet + 1 half-double crochet + 1 single crochet into the same stitch.
3. Work up the other side:
   • 5 single crochets into the next stitches.
   • 3 half-double crochets into the next stitch.
   • Into the next stitch: 1 half-double crochet + 1 single crochet.
4. To finish, do a single crochet or slip stitch into the chain space where the row began.

Step 4: Adding the Trim

1. Attach white yarn to the top part of the heart.
2. Make trim by working:
   • Chain 3, slip stitch into the next stitch (repeat all the way around).
3. If desired, add “handles” to hook the heart onto garlands or collars:
   • Instead of chaining 3, add chain 5 loops above the three half-double crochet areas on both sides.
4. At the bottom tip, chain 4 before continuing the pattern, which emphasizes the heart's point.
5. Finish with a final slip stitch and weave in loose ends using a needle.

PART 2: Row Heart

Step 1: Create the Base

1. Using red yarn and a 4mm hook, create a magic circle.
2. Crochet 3 single crochets into the circle. Leave the circle slightly open.
3. Chain 1 and turn.

Step 2: Increasing Stitches

1. Into the first stitch, crochet 2 single crochets.
2. Into the middle stitch, crochet 1 single crochet.
3. Into the last stitch, crochet 2 single crochets. You should now have 5 stitches.
4. Repeat the process for the second row, ending with 7 stitches.

Step 3: Building the Heart Shape

1. Work 1 single crochet into each stitch except for the last stitch (add 2 single crochets into the last stitch).
2. Continue rows until the row count reaches 10 stitches across.
3. Start separating the “humps” of the heart:
   • Work only the first 5 stitches of the row. Chain 1 and turn.
   • Start skipping the first stitch in each row until two stitches remain.
   • Fasten off and repeat the process to create the second “hump.”

Step 4: Adding the Trim

1. Work single crochets around the border of the heart, including into chain spaces.
2. On the bottom tip (magic circle), crochet:
   • Single crochet + Half-double crochet + Single crochet into the circle. Pull the tail tight to close the gap fully.
3. Finish with white yarn trim (similar to Round Heart):
   • Chain 3, slip stitch into the next stitch (repeat around).
   • Add optional chain-5 loops if desired.

Conclusion

Crocheting hearts is an enjoyable project for anyone, from beginners to experienced crafters. Both the Round Heart and Row Heart designs are quick to make and allow room for creativity in color combinations and finishing details. These hearts can be customized with loops for garlands or collars, or simply left as standalone decorations.

If you try these patterns, consider experimenting with your own use cases—placemats, keychains, or even borders for larger crochet projects.

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