{10 days of Hearts} Day 10: Line of Hearts

Source: rainbowknits.co.uk via Emma on Pinterest

Final Day of my 10 part series, and this final project is a little different, because I have not made one... yet.  As always I am browsing pinterest, finding new trends and ideas and I found this edging pattern from Rainbow Knits, A Line of Hearts. I asked if I could feature it and was very pleased when she said yes.

Pattern is available as a download, just click on the above link, or on the picture linked through pinterest.

Such a lovely idea, and I may be finishing off my granny heart baby blanket this way. It would also make a gorgeous scarf.


And this brings us to the end of the feature; 10 days of hearts. I hope you enjoyed! You can find all the links at any time under the 'hearts' washi tape button on the left of my blog, but here is a quick summary for you.

Day 1, Heart Ornament. Day 2, Granny's Heart. Day 3, Potholder. Day 4, Frilly Heart. Day 5, Lacey Heart. Day 6, Cross stitched Heart. Day 7, Danish Heart Basket. Day 8, Raspberry Glaze, Day 9, Sunburst Granny Heart. And Today's post is 10, A Line of Hearts. 

{10 Days of Hearts} Day 9. Sunburst Granny Hearts

The Sunburst heart is big and beautiful. I have used previously to make a wedding present for a friend. I also have one hanging on my wall! The pattern is from Bunny Mummy, click here to find the pattern.

The version on my wall uses thick 12ply yarn and a 6mm hook.

Please take a moment to have a look at Bunny Mummy's blog, she has a lot of great patterns, and has a great sense of colour! Find her at bunnymummy-jacquie.blogspot.com

{10 Days of Hearts} Day 8: Raspberry Glaze

It's my sons birthday today! We usually end up making a few batches of cupcakes to take to our various activities, and I decided to use this icing for one of the occasions! I like this icing, as it uses fruit, and while it does contain a lot of sugar, it doesn't contain butter or artificial colours.
Method:

• Blend 250 grams fresh or frozen raspberries (I didn't strain the seeds, but you can if you prefer)
• Add 1 cup icing sugar

This makes a beautiful shiny glaze. Also a really lovely shade of red, and it tastes really nice! I think I did make too much, but the sugar will keep it until valentine's day

So technically, this isn't a heart, but it will ice a few heart shaped cookies, and i thought I should add a project that isn't all crochet!

{10 Days of Hearts} Day 7. Danish Heart Basket

Did you ever fold these hearts out of card? I remember doing it!, Now you have a chance to crochet one!

Find the pattern here on Allison's blog. She also includes the assembly instructions which will work the same for a cardboard or paper version.

It looks quite complex, but is pretty easy to make up, so everyone will marvel at your talents!

Allison's blog is alipyper.com, And a big thanks to Allison for letting me share her pattern today!

{10 Days of Hearts} Day 2: Granny's Heart

Today's Heart project is a work in progress. I am making a baby blanket for a friend of mine. I've already made her a little pram blanket, but want to make her a big one too. this Granny square would also make a cute cushion cover.

I use US terms, ch = chain, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch

Start with this mini heart: (this also links to a stitch conversion chart if you need it!)

Insert the hook through the top of the left hand 'bump' marked with the star in the diagram, and pull a loop through
into this stitch, 3ch,2dc, 3ch, 3dc, 3ch
then skip the next 5 stitches, and into the next marked stitch: 3dc, 3ch,3dc,3ch.
skip the 3 stitches at the point of the heart, and into next marked stitch: 3dc, 3ch,3dc,3ch.
skip the next 5 stitches, and into the next marked stitch, 3dc, 3ch, 3dc and 2 ch, sl st back into 3rd chain from beginning.


Second round
Starting in any corner: 3ch, 2dc,3ch,3dc,1ch
into next space: 4dc,1ch
into next corner: 3dc,3ch,3dc,1ch

into next space: 4dc,1ch
into next corner: 3dc,3ch,3dc,1ch

into next space: 4dc,1ch
into next corner: 3dc,3ch,3dc,1ch
into next space: 4dc,1ch sl,st into top of 3rd chain.




And you'll have this square:

If you would like to keep going, you can build a larger square, but I am staying with this size,  and will update when I have done more!

{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!