Do you want to send your friends and family something special for Valentine’s Day? Crochet valentines / hearts. I used a modified version of the heart pattern found in the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Crochet Today. The crochet hearts in the magazine are coasters. They are larger (12 rows and edging) and do not include a hole in the center. Here are my variations on the pattern to make a hanging heart valentine.
- To begin – Row 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in ring – 6sc. (this creates the hole in the center)
- Work ONLY rows 2-7 of the pattern found in the magazine. See magazine clip below.
- After completing row 7: you’ll need to finish the edges between the two humps at the top of the heart. I picked up stitches to single crochet. I just eye-balled the hearts to judge the number of stitches. Bind off after you’ve smoothed out the humps.
- I used Sugar ‘n Cream Pinky Stripes yarn, which you can find at nearly every yarn outlet. I picked up the ribbon at the same store where I purchased the yarn.
- I delicately washed and blocked the hearts and that gave them a nice firm shape.
I plan to mail my sweeties each a heart. The perfect packaging can be found at Staples – anti-static CD/Disk Mailers. I like these because they are constructed of light cardboard. Also, they’re the perfect size and you can decorate the outside of the envelope (I used a fine point Sharpie pen.). I also plan to cover the “caution” text with valentine-themed stickers. UPDATE: The cost to mail one “package” is $1.22.
You can find some cute valentine images here. You can also download vintage valentine images to create your own cards.
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I really loved the crochet valentine hearts that you made. I thought it would be nice to make them for a baby shower that I have coming up in a couple of months. Thanks for the beautifu heart.
I would love to have the pattern also. I want to make these for my SS ladies at church. They are really cute.
Some people block using steam, some block after they’ve washed a garment. I do the latter. I wash everything because after working on a project for awhile it gets dirty (even if you can’t see the dirt).
Also, some people block on blocking boards and some block on a bed or on a carpet. I block items on a spare bed.
Here are my steps:
1. Wash item per instructions on yarn wrapper. I use a detergent that has no phosphates. There are several laundry solutions made for yarn, but I use Meyer’s laundry detergent – it’s green and does not contain any harsh chemicals. You can find it in most grocery stores. Plus, there are many yummy scents to choose from. I always put garments in a lingerie bag made for washing. This keeps garments from being stretched in the machine. If in doubt about temperatures – go with cold wash and cold rinse. Always wash on the most delicate cycle.
2. After washing, remove item from machine and lingerie bag. Layout the item/s on a bed/carpeting covered with a clean sheet. Here’s the trick. I used a sheet that has a grid pattern on it. The grid is really helpful in blocking square edges. Most patterns have instructions as to the size a piece should be when blocked. Use a measuring tape and stretch/align garment to specified inches. Use long straight pins (with T tops or ball tops) to pin item to the sheet/bed or sheet/carpet. Allow your item/s to dry completely.
3. Once the garment/item is dry you can follow instructions for seaming it together if it calls for that.
I was wondering if you had a good tutorial on how to block? I’ve been crocheting for over 10 years and have never done this process with any of my projects.
Thanks!
Hi, I love these valentines! I want to do this for this coming Valentines Day… Any chance you could give the entire pattern here? The links to the magazine come up with an error…
Thanks!
I lovvved these sweet hearts, wonnnderfullll:)) I am going to give a link at my blog to share with all my friends…
Those are gorgoeus! Love the way you’ve turned them into a hanging valentine. They’ll be pretty in the Christmas Tree or as a garland too I think.
I know what cha mean about nooking the pattern, I had to nook it also lol
Those crocheted Valentine hearts are so cute. What a wonderful ideas for Valentine’s Day.