While doing the Thing A Day Challenge for February, I’ve run across a ton of beautiful crochet heart patterns – all for free. These are all first rate designs given freely by the creators. Thanks to each and every one of you for sharing so generously with the crafting community. Since I definitely want to keep track of all these fantastic patterns and tutorials, I thought I’d put them in one place for easy reference. Bookmarking didn’t seem sufficient since I wanted to share the designs and give a shout out to the designers. And of course, what better place to keep track of my life stuff than on my blog, right? Hope you enjoy my little round up of some fantastic crochet and knit designs from some really dynamic designers. As I’ve gotten absolutely obsessed with crocheting and knitting hearts and flowers, I’ll be continually adding to this round up, so bookmark it and subscribe to our rss feed. Stay tuned for a Crochet and Knit Flower Pattern Round Up!
Wanting to make some really small Valentine’s hearts, Julie Kundhi of julie-k whipped up this cute little pattern. Visit her etsy shop at kundhicreative where she’s presently hosting a Flowers for Haiti sale. Proceeds from all flower pins will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.
Anna of Mochimochi Land offers up these cutesy little Amigurumi style hearts. They’re fast and easy. You’ll find yourself knitting a bunch these for friends, family and luvas!
This free pattern is courtesy of Cocoa Cream’s Craft Closet. I know you just want to grab your nearest yarn and get started on these. They are just too lovely. And do stop by Cocoa Cream Crochet’s etsy shop for some more crochet pleasure.
I found that learning the Magic Ring was a great alternative to starting crochet in the round. Here’s an excellent video from KawaiiGurumi. Although she’s targeting Amigurumi artists, this tutorial works for anyone working in the round, and was by far the most clear that I found. I had my Magic Ring first time around. Thanks for sharing. P.S. If you’re interested in learning amigurumi crochet KawaiiGurumi has an entire Youtube channel on How to Amigurumi!
Coming to us from Bella Dia is this charming little (or big, who’s counting?) Heart Garland. Cassi Griffin has written a tutorial that is extremely detailed and pleasing to the eye with tons and tons of close up pictures. This tutorial was a breeze to follow. Recommended for beginners. This was one of the first hearts I was able to make without a hitch – no mistakes at all. Thanks, Cassi, for a marvelous tutorial! Oh and BTW, Cassie also makes the cutest one-of-a-kind little mushroom houses. You’ve got to take a peek!
This free pattern is an original from RoxyCraft. This one got me started on the Amigurumi craze. If you haven’t been bitten yet, check out Roxycraft’s collection of free patterns. These make up so quick and are so much fun. They’re absolutely addictive!
It’s really another Amigurumi heart, but I like to compare different patterns. Sometimes just a little twist in phrasing can help you understand a pattern so much better. This one comes from Sandra who creates limited edition or one-of-a-kind Pepika Dolls.
Mandy of Little Birdie Secrets teaches you how to crochet these little lovelies with embroidery floss in a great 4 minute video with assurances you’ll be making them in 2. Check out her site to see how she’s incorporated these hearts on cards and scrapbook pages as well as on baby accessories. She’s also got a how-to crochet a flower video that I’m eternally grateful for.
Knit this heart, from Renee Blixt of Suite 101, using any size hook and any type yarn. Make appliqués, pillows, sachets, and more. I made this. Very fast and easy.
Here’s another amigurumi style heart that Patricia Kruep of Little Berry Studio so graciously shared here on Instructables. Look how cute these look in that cup. Thank You Patricia.
Thank you, Jill of Wool’s Happenin’ for sharing this cute little knit heart dishcloth. I think this cutey pie would brighten up any kitchen all year long, not just Valentine’s Day. While you’re knitting this up, don’t forget to congratulate Jill on following her passion and focusing full time on her business, Starstruck Cat Design, which offers one of a kind hand-crafted items. Good luck in all your endeavors, Jill!
Only a few more days to do hearts before Valentine’s Day. I’ve always wanted to try a doily, and I found this lovely Heart Coaster/Mini Doily on CrochetDoilies.com. Proprietor Leslie, the “Crochet Queen,” is a true master crocheter. She’s got tons of beautiful doily patterns on her site. This is just one of many she offers for free! She also has a great selection of Vintage crochet books and offers personalized custom designs. Thanks, Leslie, for all the inspiration!
I tried this pattern earlier this month and was totally baffled with it. I had to put it down in total frustration. I really like this doily, so I decided to give it another try. The second time around went much better. Proof that I am making crochet progress. There are several mistakes. My stitching got really distorted in both of the lobes of the heart. I miscounted the picots. I’m sure there’s more, but I can live with them. I’m happy it looks like a heart.
This was my first go at crochet thread and a number 10 steel hook. The pattern calls for a number 7, but this is what I had on hand. It’s tiny and it’s difficult. ‘Nough said. I’m not sure what this thread is (I have to start remembering to keep labels). The pattern recommended #10 cotton. It might be #10 cotton. All I know is it’s WAYYYY thin. I got through this pattern by shear grit and determination (clenched teeth and all). I think I can get used to the “tiny-ness” of this style of crochet, given the gratifying end result. Doilies sure are pretty, aren’t they? I’ve already got my eye on this seductive Valentine Ring of Hearts Doily for next year. The description says it takes 10-12 hours to complete. I’ll give myself 10-12 months.
I’m proud of myself for taking on this challenge and seeing it through. I thought it would be way beyond my skill level, but the individual stitches are surprisingly basic. It’s the level of concentration required combining those stitches. That said, I think I’ll whip up another Jumbo Hexagon Granny square. I need a little mental break before I tackle another doily.
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Crafty Sanity tweeted and posted about these Jumbo Hexagon Granny squares yesterday and I just had to try one. Thanks Jennifer! Jennifer said to head over to Attic24 to check out Lucy’s over -the-top easy tutorial that even a beginner like me could follow without frustration. Thanks Lucy!!
This was fun. I’d have to get quite a bit more yarn if I wanted to make a quilt. I really just like the dead simple meditative repetition of the stitches on this hexagon, and that it works up so quickly. I’ll definitely be returning to this.
When looking for inspired creatives who epitomize the ethical eco-friendly movement, I didn’t have to go far. Call it serendipity, synchronicity or the Universe conspiring to lend me a hand starting this blog. I stumbled upon Tara Swiger of Blonde Chicken Boutique while reading Gary Vaynerchuk‘s new book, Crush It! I didn’t rush to the computer to look up every featured blogger highlighted in Gary’s book, but when you come across a name like Blonde Chicken Boutique doesn’t that compel you to find out what on earth they might be up to?
Wel,l Tara is up to her eyeballs in yarn. And she does a lot more than just sell the most beautiful, mouth watering skeins of puffiness I’ve ever had the pleasure of drooling over – and that’s just the pictures on her site. I haven’t had a chance yet to order any, but with names like Chocolate-Covered Cherries, Candy Apple, Thin Mint, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip what is a mere mortal to do but start scrounging for more discretionary income. Universe, are You listening??
Tara does all the yarn dyeing, spinning, photographing and writing while her husband, Jay serves as the shipping and design department.
Tara started Blonde Chicken Boutique in 2006 when she discovered a lack of beautiful, colorful, eco-friendly yarns. Tara’s passion is to
provide all fiber artists with yarn that will make them feel good, knowing their creative endeavors are sustaining a healthier, gentler world.
Over at Blonde Chicken Boutique you can learn so much more about how Tara works with local farmers in the Tennessee area, getting to know the characteristics of each individual sheep (or is that lamb) and carrying those characteristics through the spinning process for the fiber artists to be connected to. Tara explains it much better:
I want to connect with farmers, share their passion for their animals with fiber artists who are equally passionate about their yarn. Building a community of fiber growers and fiber users is my main goal in everything I do here at Blonde Chicken Boutique. I’m ever-reaching towards that goal by offering the LocalSpun Club, talking about the farmers on the blog and selling their fiber in the Boutique.
Tara makes all her yarn at home, in Johnson City, TN. As she describes:
in the very tippy tip of TN, where it pokes between VA and NC.
She dyes in big pots in her kitchen while listening to NPR and crafty podcasts like Stash & Burn, Cast-On, CraftyPod, CraftSanity. She spins in the living room, usually snuggled in with Beau the pup. Tara playfully cautions
Spinning requires long hours of sitting and while it’s great for quiet meditation, a girl (and her patient husband) can only take so much quiet. For that reason, we watch copious amounts of TV and movies, most recently Buffy (yeah, we’re late to the game), Battlestar Gallactica, How I Met Your Mother, The Office & Lost.
So take a peak at Blonde Chicken Boutique for a sensory-overloaded journey of home spun yarn from farm to fiber, and learn how an ethical eco-friendly business should and can be run. Enjoy!
Wanting to make some really small Valentine’s hearts, Julie Kundhi of julie-k whipped up this cute little pattern. Visit her etsy shop at kundhicreative where she’s presently hosting a Flowers for Haiti sale. Proceeds from all flower pins will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.
Anna of Mochimochi Land offers up these cutesy little Amigurumi style hearts. They’re fast and easy. You’ll find yourself knitting a bunch these for friends, family and luvas!
This free pattern is courtesy of Cocoa Cream’s Craft Closet. I know you just want to grab your nearest yarn and get started on these. They are just too lovely. And do stop by Cocoa Cream Crochet’s etsy shop for some more crochet pleasure.
Here’s another amigurumi style heart that Patricia Kruep of Little Berry Studio so graciously shared here on Instructables. Look how cute these look in that cup. Thank You Patricia.
Thank you, Jill of Wool’s Happenin’ for sharing this cute little knit heart dishcloth. I think this cutey pie would brighten up any kitchen all year long, not just Valentine’s Day. While you’re knitting this up, don’t forget to congratulate Jill on following her passion and focusing full time on her business, Starstruck Cat Design, which offers one of a kind hand-crafted items. Good luck in all your endeavors, Jill!
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of 
