Saint Valentine's Heart Crochet Pattern by Mary's Amiland - Detailed Instructions for Amigurumi Lovers

Saint Valentine's Heart

by Mary's Amiland, January 2016

About This Pattern

I made this heart so I could add it to any of my amigurumi and make the perfect gift for Saint Valentine's Day. It can be used also for bags or key chains,I'm sure you willfind a way to use it!

I have tried my best to write clear instructions to guide you step by step during the execution of the pattern, however if anything is confusing, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at marysamiland@gmail.com. It would be my pleasure to assist you! English is not my native language so should you find the wording to be wrong, simply smile! But if you have the time and could let me know I would greatly appreciate it. Now it is time for you to get started... happy amiguruming!

How To Read The Pattern

This pattern is written in American crochet terminology. It is instructed whether to work in the round or in rows as follows: Rnd (work in the round): crochet in a continuous spiral, taking track of where the rounds begin and end by marking the end of a round with a stitch marker (safety pin). Do not join rounds unless otherwisenoted. Row (work in rows): work in rows turning the work at the end. Each row ends with a ch which is not counted in the number of stitches on hook in brackets. Note that if the ch is not needed it is not reported at the end of the row. When counts of Rnd and Row are sequential it means that the piece is worked continuing from one to the other without cutting the yarn. For example “Row1, Row2, Rnd 3, Rnd 4" means to start the piece working in rows and continue to work in the round after Row 2 is done. The "Chain 2" method is used to start crocheting in the round, feel free to replace it with the Magic Ring method (or Adjustable Ring) if you wish. This pattern uses single crochet invisible decrease abbreviated as dec. Find instructions in “Basic Stitches" at the end of this document. If you do not feel comfortable with this method feel free to make the traditional decrease. Find the instructions of crochet stitches used in the pattern including conversion charts in the appendix at the end of the document. Colour Codes In The Pattern · C1 (red) = heart Abbreviations In The Pattern ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sC = single crochet dec = single crochet over two stitches rep = repeat Rnd = work in the round Row = work in rows · In [] = the stitches to repeat for the reported numbers, e.g. “[2sc in next sc, sc 2] three times" means repeat "2sc in next sc, sc 2" three times in a row. · Between \*.\* = stitches to repeat around the round. · In () = stitch count at the end of the round/row

Heart Pattern

The heart is made by two pieces that are then joined together to complete the heart.

Piece A

Rnd 1: ch 2, sc 4 in second ch from hook (4) Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc around (8) Rnd 3: sc around (8) Rnd 4: \* sc 1, 2sc in next sc\* rep (12) Rnd 5: sc around (12) Fasten off and leave long end for sewing the little hole between the two pieces after joining them. Important: at the end of the second piece do not cut the yarn as you will continue to make Piece B.

Piece B

During the first round the two A pieces are joined together. PutthetwoApiecesaside Rnd 1: sc 4, continuing on the other item sc 11, moving onto the first item skip 1, sc 7 (22) Attheendoftheround thereisalittleholebetween the two items, made of on stitch per side. It will be sewedlater.

Mary's Amiland Saint Valentine's Heart

Rnd 2: sc around (22) Sew the little hole between the two pieces with the tail leftfromPieceA.

Rnd 3: sc 1, [sc 5, dec 1] three times (19) Rnd 4: sc 2, dec 1, [sc 3, dec 1] three times (15) Begin stuffing with fibrefill as you go. Rnd 5: sc 1, dec 1, [sc 2, dec 1] three times (11) Rnd 6: sc around (11) Rnd 7: dec 1, [sc 1, dec 1] three times (7) Finish stuffing, close off the hole at the end, and weaveend in.

Congratulations, you have completed this lovely heart!

And To End Up

Thank you for choosing one of my patterns for your hobby. I hope you have had a good time following it. If you wish to share your thoughts and suggestions please contact me either on the social networks or send me an email, feedback is more than welcome. I have done my best to provide you with a pattern free of mistakes, but if you have found one please do send me an email so I can revise the pattern. I would love to create a Photo Album of all the amigurumis crocheted by others following my patterns. If you like you can contribute to it by sending me an email..I cannot wait to see it! Till nex time .. happy amiguruming!

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Basic Stitches

Chain

Make a slipknot and place it on the hook. Yarn over, draw the yarn through the slip knot, letting the slip knot slide off the hook. \* Yarn over, draw the yarn through the new loop, letting the new loop slide off the hook. Repeat from \* for the desired number of chains.

Slip Stitch

Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over the hook, and pull through both stitches at once.

Single Crochet

Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over the hook, and pull through the stitch. Yarn over the hook and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook.

Single Crochet Invisible Decrease

Insert the hook into the front loop of the next two stitches, yarn over the hook, and pull through two loops on the hook. Yarn over the hook and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook.

Conversion Charts

Crochet Terms

Crochet Hook

1.5mm hook: steel crochet hook: 4.5 UK, 8 US