How To: Crochet The Heart Stitch – Easy Tutorial
Crisp autumn mornings are the perfect excuse to head outdoors for a walk with the dog, the children in tow and a flask of warm tea to share. Sharing little, everyday moments like these with our nearest and dearest fill us with warmth and happiness, despite the chill in the air.
Pretty and whimsical, when I first discovered this loveable stitch I immediately envisioned all of the heartfelt handmade gifts I could crochet in the lead up to Christmas!
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The Heart Stitch creates an adorable ‘heart’ design (thus the name), whilst remaining dense and versatile enough to use when crocheting cushions covers, snuggly scarves or cosy baby blankets. Hearts are the symbol for love, making this the perfect stitch to use when crocheting something special for those nearest and dearest to your own heart.
Learning a new crochet stitch or technique is always such fun, don’t you agree? If you’re keen to challenge yourself this weekend as you’re cozied up on the sofa, you’re in luck as this helpful step-by-step video tutorial will guide you through all the necessary steps needed to learn the adorable “Heart Stitch“, in an easy to follow speed!
Materials
Willow & Lark Ramble Yarn (137yds/50g)
— Snowdrop/101; Colour A
— Rhubarb Pink/127; Colour B
3.75mm (F/5) Crochet Hook
Stitches & Abbreviations
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
cl – cluster stitch
Foundation
Chain in multiples of 6 + 3, in A.
Pattern
Row 1: Skip 3 ch (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in every ch. Turn your work.
Row 2: Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 1 sc in every st. Turn your work.
Row 3: Change to colour B. Ch2 (counts as 1st dc of 1st cl), 1 cl in same st. *Ch2, skip 5 sts, (1 cl, ch2, 1 cl) in next st. Repeat from the * all across. Ch2, skip 5 sts, 1 cl in next st. Turn your work.
Row 4: Change to colour A. Ch1, 1 sc in same st. Ch1, *1 hdc in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th skipped sts from the previous row, working around the ‘ch2’. Ch2, skip next cl, 1 sc in next ‘ch2’ space, ch2, skip next cl. Repeat from the * all across. 1 hdc in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th skipped sts from the previous row, working around the ‘ch2’. Ch1, 1 sc in next cl. Turn your work.
Row 5: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in next ‘ch1’ space. *1 dc in next 3 sts. 1 dc in next ‘ch2’ space, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ‘ch2’ space. Repeat from the * all across. 1 dc in next 3 sts. 1 dc in next ‘ch1’ space, 1 dc in next st. Turn your work.
Repeat
Row 2 – 5 until you reach your desired length.
Is there a specific crochet stitch or interesting technique you’d love to learn? I’m always open to new ideas and inspiration when it comes to sharing crochet with the world!
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Have a lovely day crocheting…
This is so pretty, I’m making a scarf with this pattern to give away. Thank you so much!
i do not know what ch sts in multiples of 6 plus3 means for the foundation row, I would like to see the cluster stitch in writing.
Me too!!!! !!!!!!!!!!
The cluster stitch is basically a double crochet decrease. You work half of a double crochet three times as if decreasing before finishing the stitch. What makes it a cluster is that it’s all worked in the same stitch.
Thank you for the pattern! I don’t know if anyone is still reading this after 4 years but… before your first row of any crochet project, you have to make a chain. Here, your chains need to be divisible by 6. So, chain 6 or 12 or 18 or 24 or 36 or 42 or 48 and so on, divisible by 6, until your chain is the right length for whatever you’re making, whether it’s a washcloth or a blanket. Then, do 3 more chains right before you turn.
Thank you so much!!! Being a newbies on crochet you just made me understand something I wasn’t fully grasping. Thank you so much! ☺️
You are doing Gods work Kathy thank you from 2025
Thank you for this heart pattern stitch.
I LOVE this!!! I crochet hats for the Children’s hospitals and in February it is heart health month so do LOTS of red hats. With this heart pattern they will be super cute!!! Thank you so much for this pattern I also do baby hats for our hospital in Indiana for the newborns so this will be cute with many different colors.
By any chance, is there a hat or beanie pattern that uses this stitch? Thank you♥️
I have a new great niece. Would make a nice baby blanket.
Lovely stitch, dear 💕 and thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. I’ve pinned! Have a great new week ahead! 🍃🌸🍃
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing
I love it!! Thank you for sharing the tutorial!! I can’t wait to try this pretty heart stitch!
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So very pretty. I can’t wait to try this. Thank you
You go way too fast! And you don’t even provide the directions for the cluster stitch on writing… It makes zero sense! I honestly wanted to brake my phone watching your video it was so frustrating!
The cluster stitch is basically a double crochet decrease. You work half of a double crochet three times as if decreasing before finishing the stitch. What makes it a cluster is that it’s all worked in the same stitch.
Beautiful pattern
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What a lovely stitch! I often knit the heart or double heart stitch, but in the same color. Can’t wait to try this hear stitch. Thank you for sharing!
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Beautiful. Lovely shade of pink/red.
Beautiful. I’m in love with the color ❤️
ThankYou Heart Stitch
This is such a great pattern, I am sure I will use it very soon. Thanks so much!
I love this pattern it was tough to follow directions at first and then I got the hang of it.
And I’m making a baby blanket in this pattern
I make baby blankets and pillow sets all the time. I’m so intimidated trying to make baby sweaters. What’s a SIMPLE pattern for it?
thank you for sharing.
I don’t understand why you put the half heart at the beginning and at the end. Your photo of it on Pinterest doesn’t show it that way at all.
I just saw the heart stitch and love it…plus your two colors are perfect. Love the way you explain everything and the camera work is perfect. Thank you.
Adorable 😍
Thank You for such a great tutorial
I’m using it for a little clutch bag for a Dearest 💗 friend….
Thank You.
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Can u tell me how much of each yarn color for a baby blanket ? I ordered 4 white and two of the blue since niece is having a boy. Thank you so much for your reply.
When you change to color B and leave color A behind in row 3, and then you have to switch back to color A in row 4, then color A will be on the opposite site, do you have to fasten it off ??
Beautiful pattern! It’s 2023 and I just found your blog last month, and I love it, so pretty and informative. I so wish you were still adding posts, but I am enjoying learning these patterns you have here. Thank you so much!
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Awesome stitch and colors
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That heart stitch tutorial looks amazing! Perfect for crafting some cozy gifts this winter. It reminds me of the simple, addictive fun of Retro bowl. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, just like mastering a new crochet technique.
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I absolutely love this heart stitch tutorial! As a crocheting enthusiast who also enjoys playing Sprunki game during breaks, I find these detailed instructions extremely helpful. The step-by-step guide with clear abbreviations makes it easy to follow, even for beginners. I’m excited to try this adorable pattern for making Christmas gifts – perhaps a cozy scarf for my niece who also loves Sprunki game! The heart motif is perfect for showing love to family members through handmade items. Thanks for sharing this beautiful stitch technique!