Learn how to crochet the Heart Crochet Stitch with this complete tutorial!

The Heart Crochet Stitch tutorial is part of the Spring Rhapsody Blanket CAL Stitch series by Nana’s Crafty Home.

The Heart Stitch is such a cute stitch – a very simple stitch repeat creates a heart that would be sweet addition to so many different projects! Since the heart is a symbol of love this adorable stitch would be the perfect way to show how you feel to someone special. Create blankets, scarves, cowls, hats and so much more!

The only “special” stitch you need for the Heart Stitch is a Cluster Stitch which is basically just working 2 double crochet stitches together.

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Heart Crochet Stitch Written Instructions & Photo Tutorial

Supplies Shown:

Paintbox Cotton Aran
Paper White (Color A)
Raspberry Pink (Color B)

Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:

ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
CL = cluster (see special stitches below)
sk = skip
st(s) = stitch(es)
hdc = half double crochet

Cluster (CL): *yo, insert hook into st indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops,* repeat between * * 2 times (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Multiple: Chain multiples of 6 + 3 for foundation chain

Sample = chain of 33 in color A

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chs count as 1st st), 1 dc in remaining chs to end. Turn. (31)

Row 2: ch 1, 1 sc same st, 1 sc in each st to end. Turn.

Row 3: With Color B, ch 2 (counts as 1st dc of 1st CL), 1 CL in same st, *ch 2, sk 5 sts, (1 CL, ch 2, 1 CL) in next st, repeat between * * to last 6 st, ch 2, sk 5 st, 1 CL in last st. Turn.

Row 4: With Color A, ch 1, 1 sc in same st, ch1, *1 hdc in the 2nd, 3rd & 4th skipped sts from the previous row, (working around the ch 2 sp), ch 2, sk next CL, 1 sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next CL,* repeat between * * to last ch 2 sp, 1 hdc in the 2nd, 3rd & 4th skipped sts from the previous row, ch 1, sc in last CL. Turn.

Row 5:  ch 3, 1 dc in next ch 1 sp, *1 dc in next 3 st, 1 dc in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch 2 sp,* repeat between * * to last 4 st, 1 dc in next 3 st, 1 dc in next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in last st.  Turn.

Repeat row 2 – 5 to desired size.