Welcome! Today we’re looking at Crochet Mini Hearts, the tiniest little projects that bring a big dose of sweetness to any crafting day.
Each heart is worked as a small, flat motif with a rounded top and a pointed bottom, and the petal-like lobes at the top give it that classic shape. The colors in the reference pieces range from soft baby pink and blush to bright rose and a crisp white, so you can easily build a little set that suits your style.
These hearts are perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or any time you want a handmade touch. They work beautifully as appliques on hats, bags and cards, or as a cluster of cheerful accents on a gift. The full step-by-step tutorial is in the video, and this page is here to help you prepare and crochet with confidence.
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Skill Level
Beginner. The construction uses simple, repeated stitches worked in the round, and the shape comes from basic increases and a little shaping at the top, so it is a friendly first project.
Materials
- Yarn: a light worsted or DK weight cotton or acrylic yarn works well. It gives the hearts structure and keeps the stitches neat, and the cotton-style yarn in the reference pieces shows how nicely it holds its shape.
- Hook: a 3.0 mm to 3.5 mm hook is typical for this yarn weight, which keeps the fabric dense and the hearts sturdy.
- Scissors for trimming your yarn.
- A yarn or tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet. Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
- dc: double crochet. Yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop, then work off two loops twice.
- ch: chain. Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook to make a foundation.
- sl st: slip stitch. Insert the hook, yarn over and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook, used for joining and neat finishing.
Pattern Notes
- US terms are used throughout.
- Keep your tension even so each heart lies flat and the sides match.
- Size can be adjusted by changing your hook size or yarn weight, which will make each heart larger or smaller.
- Edges may look a little uneven before blocking, and that is completely normal.
How It’s Made
- Start with a small ring or foundation at the center of the heart.
- Work the first round to create the base of the motif.
- Build up the rounds, adding stitches to shape the rounded top.
- Form the two lobes at the top of the heart, which give it its signature shape.
- Shape the pointed bottom so the heart tapers neatly.
- Finish with a slip stitch border for a clean, polished edge.
- Weave in your ends and trim the tails.
Check the video for the exact rounds and stitch placement.
Assembly and Finishing Tips
Weave in your ends carefully on the back of the heart so they stay hidden and secure. Block your hearts gently by pressing them with a damp cloth and letting them dry flat, which helps them sit nicely. If you plan to attach them to other items, sew them on with a matching thread for a strong, tidy finish. Keep your edges straight by counting your stitches as you go, especially at the lobes.
Make It Yours
Mix pink, red and white for a classic Valentine’s color palette, or stick to one shade for a soft, monochrome look. Make larger hearts with thicker yarn for a bold accent, or keep them tiny for a delicate scatter. Attach a cluster of hearts to a headband, keychain or hair clip for a quick and charming gift. Use them as sweet embellishments on handmade cards, gift tags or hats.
Happy crocheting, and we’d love to see your finished mini hearts!
Tutorial and photos of this mini hearts by: ElyseCrochets 💌.
