Thursday, February 14, 2013

Mini Heart Ornament

I crocheted three mini heart ornaments for my family this Valentine's Day. A yellow one for my mom,a dark green one for my dad,and a grey one for my oldest brother,Paulie. They were rather quick and easy to make,so I've decided to post the pattern! First,I would like to get this out of the way.

I'm offering this pattern for free,but please respect my copyright. These images and the written pattern belong to me,and if you want to sell anything made from this pattern,please contact me first. Thank you. Now,here's the pattern!



Mini Heart Ornament
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Materials:
worsted weight yarn in your color of choice for the heart
DK weight yarn in your color of choice for the loop
size G/6,4.00mm crochet hook
a pair of scissors
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Stitch Key:
ch: chain
st: stitch
slst: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tc: triple crochet
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Pattern
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Heart: using your color of choice,
8 sc in ring
hdc in first st
dc,tc2,dc in next st
hdc in next st
slst in next st
sc3 in next st
slst in next st
hdc in next st
dc,tc2,dc in next st
hdc in next st
slst in a st from the first round on the back-cut grey yarn,but don't finish off.
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Loop: using your color of choice,
ch through the last ch you made on the heart,where you cut the other yarn
ch 14
slst in fifth ch from the hook,and continue slst in each ch after
slst in same space on the back of the heart you slst before
Finish off,and cut yarn. Tie off all yarn ends,and cut them off.
Finished!

Here is a photo of our Valentine's Day lights on our house.


Well,I hope you all have a Happy Valentine's Day!!