How to crochet a heart for beginners step by step voluminous, small, flat. Schemes

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A crochet heart, knitted by hand, a great gift for loved ones, close friends and relatives. This gift goes especially well with Valentine's Day, March 8, and birthdays. Beginner needlewomen need to learn how to select materials and tools before creating a knitted heart.

Materials and tools for knitting

You can crochet a heart for beginners from wool, cotton, acrylic or mixed yarn. It depends on the needlewoman's preferences. To work, you need to prepare a hook and threads.

If you need to create a special shape, you may need additional materials:

glue;
sewing needle;
floss;
synthetic padding, which will be used as a filler;
braid;
ribbon for decoration;
buttons that can act as eyes or a mouth when decorating the “face” of the heart;
beads;
rhinestones.

Tips for Beginners

Beginner needlewomen should follow these recommendations when choosing a hook:

it should fit comfortably in your hand and not slip out;
its head should not be sharp, which will help prevent injury and breakage of the thread;
The hook length should be medium.

The hook can be held in your hand in 2 ways:

The instrument passes between the index finger and thumb and is placed on top of the hand.
The hook is clamped with the same fingers, but its edge goes under the palm.

Crochet Patterns for Hearts

There are many ways to make a knitted heart. It can be flat, voluminous, openwork. It can be complemented with beautiful bows, ruffles or images of cute animals, cartoon characters.

For example, from small openwork hearts you can make:

garland;
suspension;
decoration for cards or packaging.

It is best to use thin cotton yarn like iris or slightly thicker for knitting them. The most suitable hooks are No. 1.5 or No. 2.

To knit an openwork heart, you need:

Make 2 round flowers.
In the process of knitting the 3rd motif, combine all 3 parts.
Perform the binding.

Patterns, description of beautiful knitted products in the shape of a heart for beginners

You can crochet a heart (for beginners, step-by-step instructions are described further in the article) in various ways. Needlewomen are advised to try simple options first. Once everything works out, you can start to show your imagination - add unique elements to what has already been done or even create a product from scratch.

Small flat heart

Small flat hearts are knitted in large quantities at once. In this case, you can make a beautiful garland from them and hang it, for example, on a window or other interior item. Craftswomen can easily make such a heart in a matter of minutes.

To work, you need to prepare the following materials and tools:

red yarn;
hook No. 3;
needle;
scissors.

How to crochet a heart for beginners step by step voluminous, small, flat — How to crochet a flat heart, diagram.

The work takes place in the following stages:

Make a slip stitch. You won't need it later. You only need to create it to start knitting.
Make 3 chain stitches.
Insert the hook into the 3rd loop, starting from the hook. 4 double crochets are crocheted into it.
Make 2 chain stitches.
Knit a slip stitch into the 2nd stitch, starting from the hook. You don't need to count the stitch that is on the hook.
When you have the tip of the future heart, start knitting its 2nd half. To do this, knit 4 double crochets again in the same loop that was already used when knitting the 1st half. Then make 2 air loops again and knit a connecting post in the same hole.
Cut the thread, leaving the end so that it can be hidden.
Tighten the thread and admire the finished product.
Hide the ends using a needle. From the wrong side, the needle is threaded inside the knitting between the loops. Then the thread is pulled tighter and cut.
Attach a thin bow to the finished heart. Other hearts made according to the same pattern will then be attached to it. The result will be a delightful garland of many hearts.

Volumetric heart

A voluminous heart is a little more difficult to make than a flat one, but the result will be a soft and beautiful product.

For work you will need 4 items:

threads;
hook;
scissors;
cotton wool or padding polyester.

You can crochet a heart (there are easy patterns for beginners) by following these steps:

Stage	Description
1	Create a so-called "bowl". This will be the longest step, because it is in turn divided into 7 stages: 1. Make a chain stitch. 2. Cast on 6 chain stitches in a row. 3. Turn a row of 6 air loops into a ring. 4. Tie the ring with a single crochet until it is completely closed. 5. After the 1st row is closed, go up using a chain stitch. Then make a row of single crochets again. You need to alternate: 1 column in one hole, 2 columns in the next, then 1 again, then 2, and so on until completely closed. 6. Do the 3rd row in the same way. 7. Make the 4th, 5th and all other rows using the same pattern, but you no longer need to alternate between 1 column and 2 columns. Now you need 1 column in each hole.
2	Make another "bowl" like the first one. The thread that will stick out from it should be left untouched.
3	Connect both "bowls". To do this, insert a hook into one of the holes of the first "bowl" and pull out a loop. Thread a thread through this loop: 2 "bowls" are connected into a single piece.
4	Continue knitting using the same method that was used to create both “bowls”.
5	Continue knitting the circle to the next “connection” on the opposite side.
6	Make the connection in the same way as previously used.
7	Knit one piece, periodically decreasing by 2-3 loops in each row so that the heart narrows downwards. If you do everything correctly, the shape of the product will be clearly visible by itself.
8	Make the heart voluminous and soft. For this, cotton wool or synthetic padding will be used. The filler should be used before the hole becomes too small. It is most convenient to push the cotton wool or synthetic padding into the heart with the back of the hook. You also need to press the filler with it so that it is well compacted. The properties of the finished product do not change depending on the type of filler.
9	Make the final touches - close the holes by decreasing the number of loops and secure the knot.
10	Decorate the resulting heart with beads.

Keychain

To knit a heart keychain with beads, you need to prepare the following materials and tools:

hook No. 1;
Czech beads No. 10 (no more than 10 g);
10cm beading needle;
cotton yarn 330 m, 50 g (professional needlewomen can use thinner material);
a small amount of holofiber.

The knitting itself follows a short pattern, which uses abbreviations:

"sbn" means "single crochet";
"P" - this is an "increase";
"r" - row.

First, 2 air loops are made.

Next, in rows:

Row 0 (0 p) – 4 sc without using beads in the 1st chain stitch.

All subsequent rows are created using beads:

1 row – 4 sc;
2 rows – (P) x 4 (8sc);
3 r – (1sc, p) x 4 (12sc);
4 rows – (2sc, P) x 4 (16sc);
5 r – (3sc, P) x 4 (20sc);
6 r – (4 sc, p) x 4 (24 sc);
7 row – (5sc, P) x 4 (28sc);
8 rows – (6sc, P) x 4 (32sc);
9 rows – (7sc, P) x 4 (36sc);
10 r – (8 sc, p) x 4 (40 sc);
11 r – (9 sc, p) x 4 (40 sc);
12 rows – (10sc, P) x 4 (48sc).

Next, connect the opposite corners with one loop.

Then you should knit in a small circle:

13 r – (11sc, P) x 2 (26sc);
14 r – (P, 12 sc) x 2 (24 sc);
15 r – (P, 11sc) x 2 (22sc);
16 r – (P, 10sc) x 2 (20sc);
17 r – (P, 19sc) x 2 (18sc);
18 r – (P, 2 sc) x 6 (12 sc);
19 row – (P, 1sc) x 6 (6sc).

The thread is inserted between the tops, the 2nd top should be knitted in the same way.

Pillow

A decorative pillow with hearts can be knitted from the remains of threads. You will need a hook No. 2 and 1.5 skeins of white and orange colors. The front side is knitted from relief motifs, and the back side is knitted from simple squares. For the front part, you need to take 9 motifs: 5 orange and 4 white, and for the back - 4 orange and 5 white.

Thus, the multi-colored motifs should be distributed throughout the entire product in a checkerboard pattern.

Napkin

A heart-shaped napkin made of intricate patterns can be used for table setting. It can also be used as an applique for another beautiful item. To knit such a napkin, you will need pink Iris yarn and a #1 hook.

The work is carried out as follows:

Cast on 10 chain stitches, which are then closed into a ring using a half-column.
Knit another 50 air loops, the last of which must be connected with a half-column to the 10th loop. In this case, you need to count from the end of the chain.
In the 1st row, knit 3 lifting ch, the ring should be crocheted with 19 sts with a yarn over.
The next 3 dc are made on 3 loops, while capturing 3 lifting chain stitches that were knitted at the beginning of the row.
Work a crochet stitch into each loop of the long chain.
To form a corner, in the center of the chain on 2 loops knit 3 st. with a yarn over.
Tie the ring with a double crochet and join with a half double crochet to the 3rd loop.
Knit 3 air loops and connect with half-columns to 3 columns of the previous row.
Turn the knitting and continue knitting. In this case, over the round part, you should make a dc in every 2nd loop, and over the straight part - in every 3rd.
Between the columns, knit 2 air loops.
Having reached the corner, make an arch of 6 air loops.
At the end, make a half-column that connects the last column with the 3rd loop.
Continue knitting with a column. Over each st of the previous row, you need to knit a st with a yarn over. In each arch above the straight one - 2 st with a yarn over, and in each above the round part - 3 st with a yarn over.
In the corner of the napkin make 12 double crochet stitches.
Connect the last loop of the row with a half-column to the 3rd loop.
Knit the 4th row in the same way as the 2nd.
The 5th row is done in the same way as the 3rd. However, it differs from the 3rd in that in the round part over all the arches 2 dc are made, and in the corner – 10 dc.
In the 6th row, repeat the pattern - st / with a yarn over, 1 chain stitch, picot, 1 chain stitch.
When tying the 2nd ring at the end of the row, connect it to the 1st so that 1 air loop is formed, in the middle of the picot, 1 dc without yarn; with the hook you need to grab another picot, 1 air loop.

Magnet

You can crochet a heart in the form of a magnet and attach it to the refrigerator. Beginner needlewomen can handle this option.

The heart must be knitted as follows:

1 row – 2 ch, 6 sc in the 2nd loop;
2 p – 6pr (12);
3 r – (1sc, etc.) x 6 (18);
4 rows – (2sc, inc) x 6 (18);
Row 5 and Row 6 – 24sc (24). The thread is cut, leaving a 15-centimeter end. The 2nd cup is also created, the thread remains untouched.
The loop needs to be put on the hook and continue knitting in a circle of the 1st cup, using the working thread;
7 row – 20 sc on the 1st cup. Then skip 4 sc on the 2nd cup, then – 20 sc. Using the end of the thread of the 1st cup, you need to connect the cups to each other from the inside, knitting 4 sc;
8-9 rows – 40 sc;
10 r – 7sc (dec., 1sc) x 2, 14sc, (dec., 1sc) x2, 7sc (36);
11 row – 36 sc;
12 r – 6 sc, 3 kills, 12 sc, 3 kills, 6 sc;
13 row – 30 sc;
14 r – (3 sc, dec) x 6;
15 row – (2sc, dec) x 6;
16 r – (1sc, dec.) x 6;
17 rows – 12 sc. Next, the knitting is filled with soft material;
18 rows – (1sc, dec). This must be repeated until the hole is closed. The thread must be cut and its end placed in the heart.

After the heart is knitted, you can move on to making an arrow that will pierce the heart. To make it, it is better to use a wooden skewer, which is simply inserted into the soft product. After that, you need to knit the tip for this arrow.

This is done as follows:

1 row – 2 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd loop from the hook, ch, turn;
2 r - 3sc, ch, turn;
3 r - ave., 1sbn, ave., ch, turn;
4 r – 5sc, ch, turn;
5 r - ave., 3sbn, ave., turn;
6 row – 7sc, ch, turn;
7 r - Ave. dc, hdc, sc, ss, sc, hdc, dc, dc.

The thread needs to be secured and cut. It is necessary to make 2 such parts. They are folded, and then from the place where the tip is attached, both are tied with sc. Then, all that remains is to make the fletching for the arrow.

A chain of 18 ch is collected and the following is done:

1 row – 1sc in 2nd loop, 6sc, dec. From 3sc, 6sc, inc, ch, turn;
2 row, 3 row, 4 row – inc, 6sc, dec. From 3sc, 6sc, inc, ch, turn;
5 r - ave., 6sbn, kill. From 3sbn, 6sbn, etc.

Next comes securing the thread and cutting it.

Plaid

A crochet blanket with hearts can be given to a child.

Work on it begins with casting on 8 stitches, and then the following is done:

Row	Description
1st	Knit 3 air loops (ch), 1 double crochet (dc), knit 1 dc into the loop until the end of the row. Next, a different color of thread is used.
2nd	Work 2 ch, 1 dc with one top in the last ch of the 1st row, 3 ch, skip 6 dc of the 1st row, 3 dc with one base and top, 2 ch, 3 dc with one base and top. This is repeated until the row ends. After 3 ch, you need to knit an “incomplete heart”: 3 dc with a single top and base. Next, you need to change the color.
3rd	Make 1 ch, 1 sc in the top of three loops of the second row, 2 ch, in dc in the fifth and sixth dc of the 1st row, 2 ch, 1 sc in the arch of 3 ch between the halves of knitting. This is repeated until the end of the row. In this case, you need to knit dc in the columns of the 1-nr row, choosing a pair of middle columns between the hearts. You need to finish the row by knitting 1 sc into the final loop of the “incomplete heart”.

All 3 rows should be repeated until the very end of knitting.

Amigurumi

You can crochet a heart for beginners using the amigurumi technique if you follow the following steps in your work:

Stage

Description

1. 1 row – from a double amigurumi ring (DAR) 6 single crochets (sc);

2. 2 r – (in) x 6 (12sc);

3. 3 r – (ex, 1sbn) x 6 (18sbn);

4. 4 r – (2sbn, 2pr) x 6 (24sbn)4

5. 5 r – 1sbn, (pr, 3sbn) x 5, 2 sbn (28sbn);

6. 6 rows – (inc, 9sc) x 3 (33 sc);

7. 7 r – 5 sc, (inc, 10 sc) x 2, inc, 5 sc (36 sc);

8. 8 p – 36 sc;

9. 9 r – (ex, 11sc) x 3 (39sc);

10. 10 p – 39 sc;

11. 11 row – 39 sc. No need to close, leaving a 25 cm end.

1. 1 row – 6 sc are knitted from DKA;

2. 2 rows – (inc) x 6 (12 sc);

3. 3 r – (ex, 1sc) x 6 (18sc);

4. 4 r – (2sc, inc) x 6 (24sc);

5. 5 p – (inc, 3sc) x 6 (30sc);

6. 6 row – 2sc, (inc, 4sc) x 5, inc, 2sc (36sc);

7. 7 row – 5sc, 9inc, 11sc) x 2, inc, 6sc (39sc);

8. 8 r – (ex, 12 sc) x 3 (42 sc);

9. 9 row – 6sc, (inc, 13sc) x 2, inc, 7sc (45sc);

10. 10 p – 45 sc;

11. 11 row – (inc, 14sc) x 3 (48sc);

12. 12 rows – 48 sc;

13. 13 row – 48 sc, no need to tear off the thread;

14. 14 rows – both parts are connected, 32 sc. Moving on to the 2nd part, you need to skip 7 loops and make 41 sc;

15. 15 row – 10sc, dec, 9sc, dec, 22sc, dec, 11sc, dec, 13sc (69sc). The seven loops that remain should be knitted with the free remainder from the first part (7sc). Next, you need to continue knitting both parts;

16. 16 r – 14sc, dec, 27sc, (dec, 4sc) x 2, dec, 12sc (65sc);

17. 17 r – 10sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 19sc, (dec, 5sc)x2, dec, 9sc (60sc);

18. 18 r – 9sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 18sc, (dec, 3sc) x 2, 10sc (54sc);

19. 19 r – 7sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 15sc, (dec, 3sc)x2, dec, 8sc (49sc);

20. 20 r – 7sc, (dec, 6sc)x3, (dec, 2sc) x 2, dec, 6sc, dec (42sc);

21. 21 r – (5sc, dec) x 6 (36sc);

22. 22 r – 2 sc, (dec, 4 sc) x 5, dec, 2 sc (30 sc);

23. 23 r – (3sc, dec) x 6 (24sc);

24. 24 rows – (2sc, dec) x 6 (18sc);

25. 25 rows – 18 sc, after which you can start stuffing;

26. 26 r – (dec, 1sc) x 6 (12sc);

27. 27 p – 12 sc;

28. 28 r – Dec x 6 (6 sc);

29. 29 row – Dec, 4sc, after this you can close the loops.

Casket

To knit a beautiful and practical heart-shaped box, you need to prepare thick acrylic threads and a #5 hook. The work will take 90-120 minutes.

It will consist of the following stages:

Stage	Description
1	Cast on 3 chain stitches and make a double crochet into the 1st stitch.
2	Make another 16 sts into the same loop.
3	Tie the resulting circle like this: 1. in the 1st loop – 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 st with 2 yarn overs; 2. in the 2nd and 3rd loops – 2 sts with 2 yarn overs; 3. in the 4th and 5th loops – 2dc; 4. in the 6th loop – 2sc; 5. in the 7th loop – 1sc; 6. in the 8th loop – 1dc. The other half of the circle needs to be tied in reverse order. In the remaining loop you need to make a connecting post and connect it to the beginning of the binding. Then you need to tie the piece with double crochets in each loop.
4	Create another one of the same parts.
5	Place one piece inside another.
6	From the inside, tie with connecting posts.
7	Knit 2 pieces and make the other half of the box.
8	Connect both halves with tape.

To crochet a heart, you just need some threads with a hook and desire. Beginner needlewomen will also need patience and practice.

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