There are a million heart patterns out there. This one is no different BUT we’ve added a bit of flare to them and assembled them in a way to create an adorable delivery for your sweet Valentine! We have worked these up in both Knit and Crochet patterns so the choice is yours! Enjoy!
Measurements:
Approx. 4in wide, 3in tall.
Materials:
- Yarn Weight Category: 4
- I am using Joann’s Big Twist Value Yarn in Bubble Gum, Deep Red and White
- Googly eyes
- Black & white yarn for facial embroidery
- Tapestry needle
Crochet hook 5.5m
Knitting Needles 5.5m
Gauge:
- Knit Gauge: 4 in = 18 stitches & 24 rows on size US 8 needles
- Crochet Gauge = 13 single crochet & 14 rows H8
Abbreviations:
Crochet:
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sp – Space
- rnd – round
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
Knit:
- K – Knit
- P – Purl
- K2tog – Knit 2 together
- P2Tog – Purl 2 together
- M – Make
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
Pattern:
If making pockets: work up 2 hearts
If using as embellishment: 1 heart
Crochet:
To start: ch 3, join with a slst to the first ch. Loop created.
Rnd 1: Ch 2. Into the loop, 3 tr, 4 dc, tr, 4 dc, 3 tr. Ch 2, and sl st into the loop.
Rnd 2: Continue working in rounds. Sc in ch-2 sp, (2 hdc and 1dc) in next st, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, (dc, tr, dc) in next st, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, (1 dc and 2 hdc) in next st, sc in ch-2 sp, sl st in sl st from the previous rnd.
Rnd 3: Sc in first 2 sts. 2 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, (2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st) two times, dc in next 5 sts, (dc, tr, dc) in next st, dc in next 6 sts, (1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st) two times, 1 dc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in sl st from previous rnd. Bind off.
Knit:
Cast on 3 stitches
Row 1: purl
Row 2: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1 (5sts)
Row 3 and every odd row: Purl
Row 4: K1, M1, K3, M1, K1 (7 sts)
Row 6: K1, M1, K5, M1, K1 (9 sts)
Row 8: K1, M1, K7, M1, K1 (11 sts)
Row 10: K1, M1, K9, M1, K1 (13 sts)
Row 12: K1, M1, K11, M1, K1 (15 sts)
Row 14: K1, M1, K13, M1, K1 (17 sts)
Row 16: K1, M1, K15, M1, K1 (19sts)
Row 18: K9, turn leaving the remaining 10 sts on a stitch holder
Row 19: P7, p2tog (8sts)
Row 20: K2tog, k4, k2tog (6 sts)
Row 21: P4, p2tog (5 sts)
Row 22: K2tog K1, K2tog (3sts)
Row 23: P2tog, P1
Row 24: Cast off.
Complete other side, return to 10 sts on st holder:
Row 1: K2tog, K8 (9sts)
Row 2: P2tog, P7 (8sts)
Row 3: K2tog, K4, K2tog (6sts)
Row 4: P2tog, P4 (5sts)
Row 5: K2tog, K1. K2tog (3sts)
Row 6: P2tog, P1 (2sts)
Row 7: Cast off.
Assembly:
The cleanest way to assemble these is to single crochet the two sides together. This method provides a finishing edge that favours the “right side” of the pocket. The pictures are shown with this method for both the knit and crochet pockets.
To do this, with right side facing, start at the center of the top left side of the heart. SC evenly along the edge to the center of the right side, leaving an open pocket along the top. Bind off and weave in ends.
If you are knitting, you can simply sew the two panels together, leaving the opening at the top in the same spot as the sc method.
Accessorizing The Pockets:
These pockets come to life with the googly eyes and embroidery. I’ve provided a few examples on how to do this in the photos below. Add eyebrows or eyelashes to add personality! Play with the placement and shape of the mouth to add some playfulness. If you’re looking for a simple take, try changing up the colour of the edging to add some contrast.
For additional accessories:
Crochet running legs:
With Black Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook to end, continue to sc past the end to add length to the legs. I added an additional 7 ch and attached them to each side of the cr heart.
Crochet/Knit Bowtie:
Crochet: With Black Ch 5,
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook to end, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: sc in each sc to end, ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 2 seven more times. Bind off.
Pinch the bowtie in the middle and tie off with yarn, use this to attach to the bottom of a heart.
Knit: With Black cast on 5,
Row 1: Knit across
Repeat Row 1 eight more times. Bind off.
Pinch the bowtie in the middle and tie off with yarn, use this to attach to the bottom of a heart.
Crochet Top-Hat: worked in rounds
With Black, ch 4, join with a slst to create a loop.
Rnd 1: 6 sc within loop
Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc BLO around (12 sc)
Rnd 3-6: sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 7: 2sc in each sc around (24 sc)
Rnd 8: sc in each sc around, bind off (24 sc)
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