{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!