Easy Crochet Heart Tutorial

Q: Do you have other small crochet projects?

I sure do! You might enjoy my Crocheted Cherry Pattern or this sweet Crocheted Sprout Bookmark .

Some of the most cherished crafts I’ve made over the years are also the simplest. These little crochet hearts are one of those sweet, quick wins that bring a surprising amount of joy. There is something so special about a handcrafted item

Whether I’m stitching up a bunch to tuck into Valentine’s cards, adding a thoughtful handmade touch to a gift, or just keeping my hands busy while watching a movie, these have become a favorite go-to project. They’re a great way to use up scrap yarn and make something meaningful—no big time commitment required.

Three colorful crochet hearts in shades of pink and red on a soft green and white background with text overlay reading "Easy Crochet Heart Tutorial"

Crocheted Heart FAQs:

What size are these hearts?

The finished size depends a bit on your yarn and hook, but with worsted weight yarn and a 5mm hook, mine came out around 2.5 inches across.

Can I use different yarn weights?

Absolutely! Thinner yarn and smaller hooks will give you daintier hearts, while chunky yarns will make plumper ones. It’s a fun way to customize them.

How can I use these crochet hearts?

So many ways! Turn them into keychains, magnets, pins, garlands, or gift toppers. I’ve even seen them glued onto the front of handmade cards.

Are these beginner-friendly?

Yes! If you know how to chain, single crochet, and double crochet, you can make these hearts. It’s a great quick project for practicing stitches too.

Do you have other small crochet projects?

I sure do! You might enjoy my Crocheted Cherry Pattern or this sweet Crocheted Sprout Bookmark.

List of Supplies:

Materials needed for crocheting a heart: pink yarn, scissors, gold crochet hook, and yarn needle on white background

Crochet hook 5mm
Yarn
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations used:

DC = double crochet

TR = treble crochet

Three crochet hearts in shades of red and pink arranged on a pastel background for a Valentine's Day themed craft

Instructions:

Beginning of a pink crochet heart project with a gold 3.5mm crochet hook and a magic ring in progress

Step -1:

Select a colored yarn of your choice and start your work with a slip knot at the open end of the yarn. Chain 4 and form a ring.

Early stage of crochet heart with pink yarn forming a chain loop around a gold crochet hook on white background

Step -2:

After forming the ring, work 4 chains.

Close-up of first stitches in pink yarn being worked into the center ring to begin forming the heart shape

Step – 3:

Work a DC (double crochet) through the center of the ring.

Pink crochet piece with increasing stitches starting to form the base shape of the heart with a gold hook

Step – 4:

Work 3 more DC through the center of the ring. This means that we worked a total of 4 DC.

Half of a crochet heart completed in pink yarn, showing curved shaping around a gold hook

Step – 5:

Now, work 2 TR (treble crochet) through the ring.

Step – 6:

Next, work 4 chains.

Side view of the completed first side of a pink crochet heart with yarn and hook ready for the next stitches

Step – 7:

Work a slip stitch through the center.

Pink yarn heart in progress showing curved shaping and gold crochet hook positioned vertically beside it

Step – 8:

Chain 4 again to start working on the other half of the heart pattern.

Crochet heart halfway finished in pink yarn with gold hook, showing the start of the second curve being built

Step – 9:

Work 2 TR and then 4 DC through the center of the pattern.

Two halves of a crochet heart joined at the base, showing clear heart shaping with gold hook inserted

Step – 10:

Find the 4^th chain of our first 4 chains and work a slip stitch through it. The first round of the crochet heart pattern is done.

Completed base of pink crochet heart with center hole and rounded edges formed, loop still on hook

Step – 11:

Work 4 chains to start the second round of the heart pattern.

Crochet heart shape taking form with pink yarn as second arch begins with a chain loop on gold hook

Step – 12:

Work 1 DC into the same chain stitch where we worked the slip stitch.

Second side of pink crochet heart being built, showing even shaping and smooth stitches

Step – 13:

Now, work 2 DC into the next chain stitch.

Top arch of crochet heart complete, showing symmetrical pink stitches and gold hook attached

Step -14:

Work 2 DC into the next 2 chain stitches.

Crochet heart in progress with pink yarn, showing the start of the top right arch forming above the base curve

Step -15:

Now, work 1 DC and 1 TR into the next chain stitch.

Pink crochet heart in progress with top right arch fully formed and hook ready for final shaping on the left side

Step -16:

Work 2 TR into the next chain stitch.

Pink crochet heart with the second arch being built, stitches growing upward along the side with gold hook

Step -17:

Work 3 TR into the next (last) chain stitch.

Left side of pink crochet heart forming a rounded edge as the stitches increase in height, yarn loop on hook

Step -18:

Find the first stitch of the 4 chains of that end. Work 1 DC into the first chain stitch of the 4 chains.

Crochet heart nearing completion with even, symmetrical arches on both sides and gold hook still active

Finishing touches on pink crochet heart with gold hook placed at the side as final stitches are added

Step -19 and 20:

Now, chain 4 and slip stitch into the center of the heart pattern.

Shaped pink crochet heart with complete top curves and gold crochet hook preparing to fasten off

Step -21:

Work 4 chain stitches.

Nearly completed pink crochet heart, showing clear top and bottom shaping with hook loop still attached

Step -22:

Find the 4^th chain of the top chain stitch and work a DC into the 4^th chain stitch.

Finished crochet heart with only one stitch left on the hook, ready to weave in the tail

Step -23:

Follow this pattern for the next 6 chain stitches – 3 TR, 2 TR, 1 Tr-1DC, 2 DC, 2 DC, and 2 DC.

Completed crochet heart in pink yarn with a yarn needle beside it, ready to weave in the loose end

Step -24:

Find the 4^th chain of the next stitches and work a slip stitch into it.

Finished pink crochet heart being sewn with yarn needle through the stitches to secure the tail

Step -25:

Remove the crochet hook and cut off the yarn from the bundle by leaving a few inches extra.

Fully finished pink crochet heart with tail woven in, showing clean rounded edges and center ring

Step -26:

Insert a tapestry needle through the open end of the yarn.

Completed pink crochet heart with yarn needle threaded and ready to weave in the tail end

Step -27:

Work a few running stitches on the backside of the heart pattern and then cut off extra yarn.

Ideas for Gifting Your Crochet Hearts:

Tuck into lunchboxes or care packages as a surprise “thinking of you”
Use as party favors or wedding decor
Add essential oil drops and use as scented drawer sachets
One of my favorite uses? I used to teach my craft club at school (when I was a teacher) to make them and we’d donate them to a local organization that hands them out to unhoused people with a little note that says “you are loved”. Now I make them on my own for this purpose.

Variations to Try:

Add a border in a contrasting color for a layered look
Stitch two together and lightly stuff for a plushie-style heart
Sew onto a baby hat or sweater for an adorable accent

These little crochet hearts are more than just cute—they’re a reminder of how even a small handmade item can carry big meaning. I hope they bring a little extra love and creativity into your day, just like they have in mine.

If you make some, I’d love to see your creations! Tag me on Instagram @CreativeCynchronicity or drop a comment below to let me know how you used them.

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