Friday, February 1, 2013

{10 Days of Hearts} Day 1. Heart Ornament



Valentine's Day is never a big celebration for me or my family, but it is nice to make a small thoughtful gift. That is the purpose of the feature I'm running for the next 10 days, small handmade, heartfelt gifts and decorations, one a day.

Today's heart project is a variation on an old post of mine; Mini Hearts. This time I'm starting with the magic ring method, and adding a loop to hang it up! I've noticed a few google searches on hearts with magic rings leading  people to this blog, so I don't want to disappoint.

I use the US terms: ch = chain, dc = double crochet, tr = triple/treble crochet, sl st = slip stitch.

Magic Ring tutorial here



Starting with the magic ring, then chain 4 (using US terms)
then 3 tr, 3 dc, 1 ch, 1tr, 1ch, 3dc, 3tr. all into the centre of the ring,
chain 4, Sl st in the centre,


then add 10 chains, and slip stitch back into centre and fasten off


And if you would like the UK terms: starting with the magic ring, then chain 4,
3 dtr, 3tr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1 ch, 3tr, 3 dtr, all into centre of ring 
chain 4, Sl st in the centre, 
then add 10 chains, and slip stitch back into centre and fasten off

click here for a more detailed tutorial on the heart. 


 hang them up inside, use as a gift tag, or even do a valentine's day yarnbomb!



Dont't forget to use the hashtag #10daysofcrochetaheart if you want to share something you have made. I would love to see!

13 comments:

  1. Oh they are so cute! Gorgeous photos too.

    Coming from FYBF

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  2. These are darling.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  3. Very sweet! I love crochet!
    www.musingnmayhem.com

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  4. Love this. They are so sweet. I have always admired people who crochet. My brother once tried to show me how to make flowers, but it didn't sink in. x
    Zanni http://heartmama.net

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  5. Doesnt look too hard. Love to try it out when i find my crochet hook.

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  6. That's so cute. I wish I was the crocheting type, i'd be definitely making lots of these lovelies. Visiting via FYBF x

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  7. Love these! Thanks for sharing over at And Sew We Craft!

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  8. I love these! They are so cute. I wish I could crochet properly.

    Thanks for linking up to And Sew We Craft Together!

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  9. What an excellent heart pattern. Thank you for sharing!!! (Kathy Nussbaum)

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  10. These are fabulous and real fun to do.

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  11. I love your pattern!! But I have trouble with the magic ring. Is there a way to do start without it?
    Thanks!!

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    1. I'm sorry I never got notification of this question! Chain 5 and work all thee stitches into the first chain (the one next to the slip knot)

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