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

[Dina Scokin]

Dearest Lucy! I love your page but i do not understand if the abreviate instructionts are for the US, please enlighten me.
Also are the pictures in US instructions? I asume not so i will have to translatr.
Sorry i sound so lost but i am a 83 year old person that is taking up crcheting again after a long time not doing so.please Help!!!!!!!!
Love and thank you for your loving creations. Dina

[fremiet monique]

tres jolis coeurs ;mais aimerais la traduction en F français ;je ne suis plus toute jeune; et cela me parait dur a faire merci de me le faire traduire ;je ferais un don ;;; c'est pour une petite fille malade;;;

[eclectichomelife.blogspot.com]

Lucy just made a couple of these and put them on a card, am going to give it to my husband for Valentines day! thanks... want to see... http://eclectichomelife.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/hearts-hearts-and.html

[Alice Nebot]

A girlfriend of mine asked me to make a Valentine's bracelet for his 9 year old son who's looking for a gift for his girlfriend! After trying out many patterns, your's was the cutest! I made a cute little bracelet for him and I posted a photo on my blog with a link back to you : http://feebyme.fr

Thank you for being so generous at sharing your patterns.

[Thelma]

Hello Lucy! I just made a garland of these adorable hearts to send to my daughter who is away at college. She lives in a house with 6 other girls. The only colors of yarn I have on hand that would look nice for Valentine's Day is violet and ivory. So that is what I used and the garland looks awfully cute, if I do say so myself. They can hang it across the front window. Thanks so much for the pattern!

[Jenny Skinner]

Thank you very much.. afters hours of fruitless searching and attempts I found your directions. It took me a couple of attempts on the picot but I have finished a 'perfect' little heart. Thanks for your willingness to share.

[Rita Solis Radius]

Hello!
I like the way you give us the pattern, thanks for sharing it!

Rita.

[Rosangela]

You are the best. Thanks a lot.

[dodot]

i like all the crochet instruction that u show to us.

[Antoinette]

I love your teeny tiny hearts! They featured in my 365 day project today... Have a look at www.365heartsproject.blogspot.com.

[Beitske]

Love them, so cute. Can i put/crochet these in a granny square?

[Yogagirrrl]

Love these, and I can see the potential of serious addiction! THANK YOU :-)

[Tess]

love these! Thank you so much for sharing!! :)

[Leedom Jablonski]

I do love stitching. My mother dear patiently taught me this since elementary grade. But I haven't tried these tiny heart shapes yet. Your ideas are such an addition to my hobby. Thanks!

[La bique]

I just love your colorful universe ! Why looking for crocheted hearts tutorials, I found yours and thought them so really cute ! I was wondering whether you'd mind if I translated it in French on my blog ?

[Leseera]

Thank you so much for such a cute and easy to understand pattern, have only made one but am addicted to spreading the love already :)

[Brenda]

Thank you much for sharing.

[Ellisen]

Absolutely gorgeous Happy Flower Decoration. Thanks so much for your wonderful instructions, and for so kindly sharing the patterns with us. I want to make it NOW!

[vrbeauty]

muchas gracias por compartir tu arte!!!!para mi es muy importante ya que me encanta pero no cuento con el dinero para tomar clases o comprar revistas.soy tu seguidora!!!!!!gracias!un abrazo desde argentina.

[soad]

hi my name is soad from Cairo Egypt am start to learning crochet and i love every thing in the attic
u full me with a lot of info witch is so great and helpful thank you for every thing

[Diane Wood]

Your site is just awesome!! I love everything in it!! Is there by chance a pattern for the crocheted purple heart that you made as a gift for your friend? I love it and want to make one if I can. Thanks again for all the wonderful things you share!! You are very special!!

[Verity]

These little hearts are adorable! Thank you for sharing your great ideas.

[Montse]

sempre llegeixo el teu blog. M'agrada molt. un peto desde Catalunya

[Anna in Manchester]

Ooh these look so gorgeous, I am very excited by how quick they are and keep pawing the different colour ones I've made - yum! Possibilities are endless... thanks a lot!

[Carolyn]

Thankyou Lucy for your wonderful inspiration and tutorial. I was taught crocheting by my great aunt nearly 30 years ago and your blog has re-ignited my interest.I have just finished a granny square blanket as requested by my 17 yr old son. He even helped with the design. I have just made my first t.t. heart and hope to sneak it onto the corner of his blanket:) Wish me luck! (it's pink)