It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow! Are you ready to feel the love? No matter if you are going to spend this day alone, with friends or have romantic plans with your other half – you absolutely need to find some time for crocheting! And what better theme to undertake than hearts, right?
Today’s post is all about heart stitches! I knew that there will come the time when I write about one of Olivia‘s tutorials, because they’re just so beautiful. Often the easiest techniques create the loveliest patterns, so you will find a lot of ideas for beginners, as usual.
Grab your crochet hook and let’s dive in!
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This romantic stitch is dense but cute, so use it for kitchen accessories, cowls, cushion covers or baby blankets. Once you learn the basics of this stitch, you will go on without even looking. It’s a perfect idea for a weekend project.
Materials:
Olivia used Willow & Lark Ramble Yarn, which is 100% wool, in two lovely colorways: Snowdrop and Rhubarb Pink. She decided to use 3.75mm (F/5) crochet hook with it. I bet scissors and yarn needle for weaving ends will come in handy, too.
We start by making starting chain in multiples of 6 + 3. First row consists of double crochet stitches, next one of single crochets. Third row is when we introduce pink yarn. To achieve these cute heart shapes, we need to make double crochet clusters, which next are separated by background color.
For better instructions check out full video tutorial here, or written pattern if you prefer this way of learning.
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Our growing website and library of free crochet patterns has some projects that might interest you, too. On top of that, my list of Stitch Series is still growing! For example, check out my article on Moss Stitch aka Linen Stitch Crochet Ideas!
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Explore the article I wrote about Waffle Stitch Ideas, because it’s full of free resources!
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crochet roundup!
I loved exploring today’s theme, because there are as many ideas as there are crocheters. Finally, I chose for you the cutest color combinations and ideas for this special technique. Remember that heart stitch blanket or accessory can be a stunning gift for someone you love!
Be sure to read the post carefully for free patterns and tutorials.
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Heart Stitch by hellomissmaker
- photos by hellomissmaker (@hellomissmaker)
Bold colors go very well together and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! Make a pouch, blanket or a lovely dishcloth with this amazing heart stitch. Check out more inspiring crochet projects by hellomissmaker on her Instagram!
This project can be made using tutorial from the beginning of this article.
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Rainbow Heart Blanket by holly_pips
- photo by holly_pips (@holly_pips)
If you don’t know what color scheme to choose, go for foolproof solution – rainbow! Use little hearts as a detail or main motif against simple background. It looks great with basic crochet stitches! Take a look at holly_pips’ Instagram under the link above!
This project can be made using tutorial from the beginning of this article.
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Heart Stitch Blanket by Wendi Chong
- photos by Wendi Chong (@wendicrocheter)
Cream and pink is a match made in heaven, and producers of candy know it very well. If you need an inspiration for a very girly design, go for little hearts! Wendi used crab stitch as edging and it looks really cute.
This project can be made using tutorial from the beginning of this article.
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Heart Blanket by Kwamsuk Designs
- photos by Kwamsuk Designs (@kwamsuk.designs)
Pastel blue and colorful rows of hearts create a really lovely design. Here you can see how different colors of yarns can be used in every row, but I’m sure that using colorful ombre yarn for hearts would look stunning as well! See more of Kwamsuk Designs on their Instagram.
This project can be made using tutorial from the beginning of this article.
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Crochet Heart Stitch Free Pattern by MyPicot
- photos by MyPicot (MyPicot.com)
My journey with crochet actually started with me finding MyPicot’s designs and drooling over my laptop. As all of their patterns, this heart stitch is just heavenly! Structural, three-dimensional hearts look like applique, but are made as you go.
Find this free pattern with lovely photo-tutorial here: Crochet Heart Stitch.
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Crochet Modern Hearts Baby Blanket by Daisy Farm Crafts
- photos by Daisy Farm Crafts
Tapestry crochet is a topic for another article, but I just couldn’t resist showing you this adorable mint blanket. I can imagine this modern design changing its character completely when made with more contrasting colors – for example white and navy. It’s so versatile!
This is free crochet pattern called Crochet Modern Hearts Baby Blanket by Daisy Farm Crafts.
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Tune My Heart Blanket by Magdalene Lee
- photos by PinkLemons (this project on Ravelry)
Last but not least, a totally different approach to design. If you want your crochet heart to be bigger, go for this amazing idea! Making simple granny squares can be perfect opportunity to arrange them into something much more interesting.
Find this free pattern here: Tune My Heart Blanket.
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That’s all for today, but I’ll be back with much more inspiring projects and free patterns. Like, share and subscribe if you like what you see. Stay tuned!
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