Teeny Tiny Hearts

This is my pattern for making Teeny Tiny Hearts which are rather on the cute side and super easy and quick to do.

The pattern is written in UK terms, the stitches as follows ::

sl st :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook.

dc (double crochet) :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.

htr (half treble) :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook.

tr (treble) :: yarn over , insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops on hook (two loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops.

For US peeps:

UK dc = US sc

UK htr = US hdc

UK tr = US dc

To begin :: chain 4, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

ROUND 1 ::

Chain 2 (counts as 1 dc) (picture above)...

You'll be working out of the ring for this first round. As you make each stitch, make sure your hook passes under the tail end of the yarn (see in above picture, the yarn end is held horizontally, across to the left?) If you do this, you will effectively be crocheting over the tail end as you work, saving you from having to darn it in later.

Work 8 dc's into the ring (picture above). Slip stitch into 2nd chain of of initial ch-2 to close the round.

Now before you continue with the next round, flip your little circle over to the wrong side. You should have crocheted right over the tail end with every stitch you made, but the end of it will still be there sticking out. Give it a firm pull, and it'll close up the hole in the middle of the central ring. You can now snip the tail end off close to the stitches, and there's no need for any further darning in.

ROUND 2 ::

You'll be working out of the stitches for this round...you should clearly be able to count 9 stitches in total, as pictured above.

Work 5 tr's into the first stitch (pictured above)

1 tr into next stitch.

1htr into next stitch.

1 dc into next stitch.

This has formed the left side of the heart, as pictured above.

Now for the point of the heart...into the next stitch work 1tr, then ch 2 (as above).

Insert hook into 2nd chain from hook and make a slip stitch...this forms a "picot point".

Work 1 tr into SAME STITCH (picture above), and the point is complete.

1 dc into next stitch.

1 htr into next stitch.

1 tr into next stitch.

You should now have just one stitch left at the top (as above).

Into the last stitch work 5 tr's (as above).

All the stitches are complete, but I need to explain how to finish off. First snip your yarn off, leaving about 4 or 5 inches. See in the above picture where i've stuck my needle? It's a point somewhere in the first round, midway between the first stitch and the last stitch of that first round, does that make sense??

Stick your hook into that place then, inserting it from front to back as shown above.

Yarn over and pull a loop through to the front, as above.

Pull the yarn/tail end all the way through the stitch on your hook, as above.

Now give a tug on the tail end - pull it out and downwards to tighten the loop and draw the last stitches downwards towards the centre of the heart, as above.

I'm sorry if this all sounds complicated, but I promise you it's not when you're doing it!

OK, last bit....stick your hook into the exact same place as before, only this time insert it from the BACK, as above. Then catch the tail end with your hook and pull it right through the heart to the back. Pull it through firmly, give it a tug..........

....and that's your teeny tiny heart all finished!

You might need to pull it into shape a little, especially at the picot point.

On the reverse side you can now darn in that tail end, or use it to create a little hanging loop, as above.

These hearts are very quick and easy to produce, and can be used for all sorts of decorative bits and bobs. However, please don't hold me responsible if you become addicted to making them, it's not my fault ok?

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ps.......thought it might be helpful if i wrote out a condensed pattern for you to copy/paste...

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chain 4, join with a  sl st to form a ring.

:: Round 1 ::

ch 2, then work 8dc into ring. sl st into 2nd ch of initial ch-2 to close round (9 stitches)

:: Round 2 ::

5tr's into 1st stitch

1tr into 2nd stitch

1htr into 3rd stitch

1dc into 4th stitch

1tr, ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch from hook (picot point made), 1tr (all worked into 5th stitch)

1dc into 6th sticth

1htr into 7th stitch

1tr into 8th stitch

5tr's into 9th st.

Fasten off as described above, pulling tail end firmly through to the back.

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Wishing you lots of hooky hearty fun!!!!!!!

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Comments

[Bev Farrall]

Oh Lucy, the tiny hearts and stars are so addictive. Am going to try the snowflakes and flowers next.... Have just finished a bunch of 5 hearts for a friend just home from hospital. Has been so good to get the crochet hooks busy again. Cheers Bev
⭐❤⭐💜⭐💙⭐

[Jean]

Thank you, it worked wonderfully!!

[devilleneuve]

Merci pour ce joli modèle et pour toutes ces magnifiques idées de crochet!! c'est tellement joli, j'adore!!

[Lakshmi]

Do u have YouTube channel means pls send me link

[Lakshmi]

Hi Lucy, nice patterns,, plz give me details about tr htr, what is this i cant understand

[Sarah Dunne]

Is there a video for this at all?

I find it helps while looking at the pictures

[Carol]

I made it on the first try. Thanks so much. Attaching it to a zombie doll for my grandson.

[Michèle]

Thank you so much for these patterns and directions! I had quitted crocheting for more than 30 years and managed to get something nice after a few attempts... Your pictures and instructions are so clear I understand them better than some instructions found over the web in my own language (French)! I just also wanted to add one tiny comment on the teeny tiny heart: maybe my knitting is not what it should be but I end up with a hole (can't be seen when the heart is put in shape but I know it is there!) in the vicinity of the picot point. My solution was to not snip the end tail yarn once we have tightened up the first ring and use it once the heart is finished to add a pair of stitches to close the hole in question. Again, this is probably because I got something wrong! Anyway I love these hearts, and the flowers, and the snowflakes, and, well, everything in this blog, not to mention your amazing mastering of colours and I have started snowing the house under hooky things and bits and pieces of yarn...

[Olga Viré]

Muchas gracias! me encantan los corazones...

[Virginia Jara Guerrero]

Hola Lucy, Soy Chilena de <3. Me encanta todo lo que haces es demasiado bello.
Bendiciones

[Jane]

They are really cute! Nice idea for interior and wedding decoration!

[Jenny Chsmbers]

Never crocheted a thing before...just created a tiny Heart thanks to your fabulous instructions!
Than you💜

[Becca]

Thanks for this - so easy, and such a great shape - perfect the #showthelove campaign

http://fortheloveof.org.uk/show-the-love-overview/

[Jude]

Love what you do in your bright colours it must make your days cheerful to make up for the drab rainy stuff!

[Trudy Thayer owner/artist at StrayCat Studio]

I know events happen when they are supposed to, but I sure wish my finding your site had happened so much earlier. However, I'm truly tickled I found you now. Your color combos are sooooo relaxing to me, maybe it's one artist to another. I shall remain a forever fan. Thanks for sharing your gift with us. It's appreciated.

[Carol]

All this time later - I've wanted to make your Happy Flower decoration for so long! and FINALLY! I'm making one for my one and only Granddaughter! (I have six grandsons!)
It IS HAPPY! and it makes me HAPPY to look at it! it was fun to make - though I'm still making the 'trimmings' for it. The flower, now starched and awaiting drying (seems to take forever!), just makes me smile every time I look at it.

THANK YOU for this lovely, HAPPY decoration! You are so wonderful, Lucy! You've given so much to all of us. So as Christmas is approaching once again, I wish you and your beautiful family a Blessed and Beautiful Christmas season - and a New Year filled with God's Blessings! for YOU are a Blessing to all of us.
THANK YOU!

[alison]

Hi Lucy,
I am quite new to crochet...
Love your little hearts!
Could you recommend the size of hook & yarn weight as this is not yet second nature to me!
Thank you
Alison

[Dina Scokin]

hi dear Lucy! i used to get your page on the internet and i do not get it any more. please put me in your mailing list again you are the most clear and enjoable sate i ever had and i miss you dearly.
thenks for shering
Dina Scokin [email protected]

ps do not have a web side

[Julie Davidson]

OMG so easy, thank you, your instructions are easy to understand and follow especially for a beginner like me.

[Jacky Mustcraft]

Oh Lucy.....this is lovely....I cant wait to have a go...thanks very much for sharing xx

[Astra]

I want to thank you for the great lessons :) the photos are the best I have seen and also the condensed pattern is so useful; I used to crochet a lot but have just come back to it; I have made some flowers and will be starting on hearts soon; Thankyou for sharing this;

[Ninette]

Thank you so much for your directions! I've already crocheted 9 hearts - they're really addictive!

[Lyn]

I just love looking at your site - it's a really feel-good, colourful, exuberant spot to browse. Love your colour combinations and ideas.

[Clémence]

Hello Lucy! I have been reading your blog for years now and I always love it! I'm from France from La Rochelle and I sent you a mandala this year and I want to tell you that what you did with it was really wonderful!I used your tiny heart pattern to make a small bag for a lovely doll and I want to thank you for this hard work you had to make the instruction so clear! I hope my french readers can follow it!

[Silvia Cardoso]

Loved your sweety heart ♡