No Magic Ring Mini Crochet Heart Applique Tutorial

How to Crochet a Heart

Materials:

• Yarn (any weight)
• Crochet hook (size H-8 or 5mm)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• dc: double crochet
• trc: treble crochet
• hdc: half double crochet

Instructions:

1. Make a Magic Ring:
   • Create a slip knot and place it on your hook.
   • Yarn over (YO) and pull through the slip knot.
   • YO and pull through both loops on the hook.
   • YO and pull through both loops on the hook again.
   • You should now have a ring of 2 loops on your hook.
2. Round 1:
   • ch 2, 15 dc into the ring, sl st into the top of the first dc.
3. Round 2:
   • ch 2, 1 dc into the same stitch, 4 trc into the next stitch, 2 dc into the next stitch, 1 hdc into each of the next four stitches.
   • Now we are at the point of the heart: 1 dc, 1 trc, 1 dc into the next stitch.
   • Going up the other side: 1 hdc into each of the next four stitches, 2 dc into the next stitch, 4 trc into the next stitch, 1 dc into the next stitch, ch 2, sl st into the same stitch.
4. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Tips:

• You can use any color or weight of yarn you like.
• If you want a larger heart, use a larger hook or a thicker yarn.
• You can add embellishments to your heart, such as buttons, beads, or sequins.