How to Crochet Beautiful Hearts for Decor

Learn how to crochet cute little hearts perfect for many projects, from pet collars to garlands. The tutorial will teach both a round and a row heart, each accented with contrasting trim for added cuteness. Crochet these hearts to decorate for an Anniversary or other occasions – there are millions of ways to use them.

Supplies Used

This list includes everything required to crochet the two types of hearts shown in the video: the “Round Heart” and the “Row Heart”.

Yarn

Worsted weight yarn in two colors (e.g., red and cream).
Optional: Play with different colors like pink or a single color, as suggested in the video.

Crochet Hooks

4 mm crochet hook (used for most of the project).
3.5 mm crochet hook (used for smaller details like the trim in one of the hearts).

Tapestry Needle

Used to weave in loose ends after finishing the project.
Scissors
For cutting the yarn when finishing up.

Optional:

Stitch Marker: To help keep track of your stitches.

Skill Used

Making a Magic Circle: A foundational crochet skill used to start projects with a closed and tight center (e.g., for circular shapes like hearts).
Treble/Triple Crochet: Yarn-over technique used to create taller, elongated stitches for shaping the heart.
Double Crochet: A versatile stitch method used for building the heart shape and creating even depth around the structure.
Single Crochet: Basic crochet stitches used throughout to connect different sections and for details in the trim.
Half Double Crochet: Intermediate stitch often used for adding texture or filling spaces between taller stitches.
Chain Stitch: Fundamental skill for creating a string of loops used to shape certain elements (e.g., the trim or extra spaces for a pet collar attachment).
Slip Stitch: Used to finish a round, secure the stitches, or create decorative connections (e.g., the trim).
Increasing Stitches: Adding multiple stitches into the same stitch to create shapes like curves or edges, helping form the heart’s rounded top sections.

Handling Loose Ends: Use a tapestry needle to weave loose ends into the piece for a clean finish.
Trimming and Basic Yarn Management: Cutting yarn, maintaining tidy ends, and tying knots to secure the work.
Attaching Yarn for Trim: Reattaching yarn and switching colors for decorative purposes.
Shaping Techniques: The creator deliberately emphasizes methods to maintain the heart’s shape (e.g., pulling the magic circle tight, slip stitching at the “V” of the heart, or tying the yarn ends securely).