The answer to the question of how to crochet a heart depends on the purpose of its use. If you need an application element, then this will be one way, but if you want to get a volumetric version, then it is better to choose a different manufacturing method.
There are quite a few different, simple and complex ways of knitting hearts. We will talk about a few, with the help of which you can easily crochet crocheted hearts. Schemes are simple and affordable. Which one you choose is up to you.
The easiest and fastest option
The first photo shows an example of a crocheted heart. This is the fastest and easiest option, which even a child can connect. This can be a small crocheted heart, medium or large. Any of them fit in the same way.
Its manufacture begins with knitting a square with crochets. What could be easier? We knit a chain of 9 air loops, and then continue to work with crochets. It is necessary to tie 9 rows (this is an approximate number). Depending on the yarn used, it may need more or less, the main thing is that in the end you get a square.
Now we expand the work in such a way as if we were going to continue knitting the next row. We make two crochets and in the middle loop of the side of the square we knit 10 columns with two crochets, alternating them with air loops. Next, you need to make a half-column in the corner of the square, and then on the next side repeat the knitting of the double crochet posts. That's all! Done your heart. Crocheting in this way, as noted above, allows you to make hearts of different sizes, from very small to large. The size will directly depend on the parameters of the connected square base. And, of course, do not forget, in case of an increase in size, to connect a larger number of columns with a crochet. For a harmonious appearance in a large instance, it will be necessary to increase the number of crochets in the columns.
Crochet volumetric heart
To crochet a volumetric heart, you can use several options. This can be continuous knitting with double crochet or without crochet. And in fact, and in another case, you need to knit two identical halves, which will be stitched together. It is through this technique that volume will be created.
The following is a knitting pattern explaining how to crochet a heart. Knitting begins with three air loops, in the middle of which three crochets are crocheted. Further, according to the scheme, additions are made by knitting two columns in one loop. Decreases are made, leaving the loop of the previous row untied where necessary (according to the scheme).
You need to connect two identical halves of the heart. You can use single crochet or double crochet, as in the following photo.
The next step involves combining two parts into one whole volumetric heart. This can be done using a needle with a thread, or using a hook. You can fill the heart with ordinary cotton, or with more modern materials, such as holofiber.
If you want to tie a voluminous heart, but with an openwork viscous, then this option is also possible.
But the volume in this case will be created due to airspace. The finished heart must be starched and dried using a suitable shape. Satin ribbons can be used as decorative elements for this heart.
As for the first volumetric version, made of solid viscous, you can give it originality and sophistication by finishing around the perimeter, for example, using the technique of knitting ringlets from air loops or double crochets. Just in the next photo, a variant of a yellow heart with decoration is presented.
How to crochet a heart, now you know, but how to use such a decorative ornament, decide for yourself. It can be a Christmas tree toy or a needle bed. Perhaps you will come up with other original applications.
Heart-shaped potholder or hot stand
The next option for knitting hearts is suitable for using the product as a hot stand or potholders. It fits very simply and quickly. After reading the description below, you will quickly find out how to crochet a heart.
Knitting begins with air loops connected in a ringlet. Further in the middle of the ring are crocheted columns until they completely fill the inner space. The next row also fits with double crochet. But the third one will differ from the previous ones, and the knitting technique will change. We will continue to knit not in a circle, but first in one direction, then in the other. In the lower part of the heart we will knit single crochet, and in the upper crochet, and for greater expressiveness, you can use double crochet. The last column of each row must be crocheted. This way you get a heart shape. In order to increase the size of the heart, it is necessary to knit a larger number of circular rows at the beginning of the work, and then continue knitting in the manner described above.
Openwork heart napkin
A beautiful and refined interior decoration can serve as a napkin made of openwork hearts. To knit its elements, the method described above is used.
Four identical hearts must be connected. Then we finish them, tying around the perimeter in the following way. In the lower part we alternate double crochet and air loops, in the upper part - two double crochet with one air loop.
The next row will be performed as follows: four air loops, one half-column, which joins through one loop. This is the last row. After its implementation, you can proceed to the connection of hearts among themselves. The photo shows which part you want to connect to. To do this, you can use a thin hook and thread to match the napkin or needle. Ready napkin must be starched. Having tied several such napkins, you can beautifully serve a festive table. Guests will definitely pay attention to your diligence and skillful hands.