Ready to make something super cute? Check out this Crochet Heart Pillow Tutorial! It's all about turning yarn into a cozy pillow shaped like a heart. You'll learn to stitch it up, step by step, with easy instructions to follow. Whether you're new to crocheting or just looking for a fun project, this tutorial has got you covered.
Crochet Heart Pillow Tutorial
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn
- Polyester stuffing
- Stitch marker (or a bobby pin/different color yarn)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle (optional)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
Crochet Pattern:
Starting the Heart:
- Start with a slip knot. Wrap the yarn around two fingers, rotate your fingers to see your nails, go underneath the first round of yarn, grab the second, pull the hook through, and remove your fingers, pulling both tails to tighten the loop on the crochet hook.
- Chain 2. Yarn over and pull through to make your chains.
First Round:
- Work 8 single crochet stitches into the second chain from the hook. Use the yarn under technique for a nice look.
Second Round:
- Work an increase (2 single crochet stitches) in each stitch from the first round, ending with 16 stitches.
Third Round:
- Alternate between one single crochet stitch and an increase around, ending with 24 stitches.
Rounds Four & Five:
- Work one single crochet stitch in each stitch around, maintaining 24 stitches.
Creating the Second Half:
- Repeat steps 1-5 for the second half of the heart but do not cut the yarn at the end of round five. Do not make an invisible fasten off.
Joining the Halves:
Start Round Six by joining the second piece to the first with a single crochet stitch, working 12 single crochet stitches in the second piece, then joining to the first piece at the marked fake stitch, and continuing around both pieces, ending with 48 stitches.
Round Seven:
- Work one single crochet stitch in each stitch around, keeping 48 stitches.
Rounds Eight-Nine:
- Continue as instructed, each round may involve increasing or decreasing as specified in the video, with the appropriate stitches to shape the heart.
Finishing the Heart:
Round Ten and Onwards:
- Follow the pattern's specified increases and decreases to shape the top and bottom of the heart, working through rounds that gradually decrease the number of stitches.
Stuffing:
- Start stuffing the heart after the initial rounds of shaping, ensuring to evenly fill both the top lobes and the main body to achieve the desired shape.
Closing and Finishing Touches:
- Use the invisible fasten off method to neatly close any openings.
- Use a yarn needle or the crochet hook to weave in any loose ends for a clean finish.
Additional Tips:
- Count your stitches at the end of each round to ensure consistency.
- Use the invisible decrease technique for smoother decreases.
- Adjust the video speed if needed to follow along more comfortably.
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