Making a crochet heart applique is a fun and sweet project that adds a personal touch to anything you attach it to. Picture this: with just yarn and a hook, you can whip up a little piece of love. Whether you're sprucing up a bag, making a thoughtful gift, or simply collecting cute hearts, this project is for you.
Crochet Heart Applique
Materials Needed:
- Cotton yarn (or any yarn of your choice)
- Matching crochet hook
- Scissors
- Sewing needle
- Optional: little petals for decoration
Pattern Instructions:
Round 1:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Crochet 3 chain stitches.
- Make 3 triple crochet stitches into the ring.
- Crochet 3 double crochet stitches into the ring.
- Chain 1.
- Again, make 3 double crochet stitches into the ring.
- Crochet 3 triple crochet stitches into the ring.
- Pull the yarn, then make 2 chain stitches.
- Complete the round with a slip stitch into the ring.
- The first round is finished.
Round 2:
- Crochet in the hole from the previous round, making 3 single crochet stitches.
- In the next 2 stitches, crochet 2 single crochet stitches in each (total 4 single crochets).
- Then, crochet one single crochet in the next 4 stitches.
- In the hole, make one half double crochet, chain 1, and another half double crochet.
- Next, crochet one single crochet in the next 4 stitches.
- Crochet 2 single crochets in the next 2 stitches.
- In the hole, make 2 single crochet stitches.
- Complete the round with a slip stitch in the first stitch.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a tail, and lightly pull it.
Finishing Steps:
- Pull the yarn on the backside to close the initial magic ring.
- Sew both yarn ends on the backside.
- Your head is now finished.
To Use as a Keychain:
- If you want to attach it as a keychain, use the sewing needle and yarn to add a little petal or any decoration of your choice.
- From the bottom of the head, bring the needle to the middle and back down through the same place.
- Adjust the length of the yarn loop that will attach to the keyring as needed.
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