Ever wanted to learn how to crochet a tiny heart so you could add heart accents to your crochet projects? Want to try something small and simple? This is an easy pattern to crochet a tiny heart that is well suited to beginners! Not only are they cute and easy to make, but they can be added to so many different crochet projects. They are also great for adding a sweet accent for special occasions like Valentine’s day. These tiny hearts are so easy to make that you will be able to whip them up in just a few minutes, making it easy to add to any project. If you are new to crocheting, this is a good project to practice with as it is a simple pattern for learning how to crochet in the round.
Need some ideas for how to use the hearts? Here are some examples!
✦ Add cute accents to things like your cardigan, purse, or leg warmers (like this cardigan)
✦ Use it as an applique for a granny square
✦ Make a charm with it and other small items
✦ Create a small bookmark
✦ Attach it to a hair clip to make a simple, cute accessory
✦ Make a bunch of them and string them together to create a cute garland
Pattern tips
The yarn weight that you use for this project will change the size of your heart. Need a bigger heart? Try using a medium weight size 4 yarn and 4.0mm hook. Want a tiny little one? Use a super fine weight size 1 yarn with a 2.0mm hook.
Adding to the versatility of this project, you can use whatever yarn material that you would like!
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Step-by-step guide on Youtube
More of a visual learner or feeling stuck? All of my free patterns have a Youtube video tutorial! I show you how to crochet it step-by-step. Also, the video includes a demonstration on making the heart into a cute hair clip. Check it out below!
✂️ Materials
The following is the yarn & hook size that I used in my video tutorial, but you can use whatever you’d like for this project.
✦ worsted medium weight 4 acrylic yarn
✦ 4.0mm hook
✦ scissors
✦ darning needle
optional materials
✦ a small piece of felt
✦ hairclip
📔 Abbreviations
Written using US crochet terminology.
mr: magic ring
sl st: slit stitch
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
tr: treble
fo: fasten off
📄 Tiny Heart Pattern
Worked into the magic ring in one round. make sure to work over both yarn strands so that you can pull your heart to close at the end
Side 01: create a mr, ch 2, dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, tr
Side 02: 3 dc, 2 tr, dc, ch 2, sl st into mr
Pull tightly to close the heart and weave in your ends on the back side.
There we have it, super quick and easy! Our tiny hearts are all complete! I hope you have fun adding these to your crochet projects. Until next time, byyyyye. ♥
