Little Stuffed Hearts ~ Crochet

Little Stuffed Hearts

These sweet little hearts are quick and easy to make.

They can be left plain, or decorated with beads, buttons or bows.

Make a single heart, or join 2 and lightly stuff for a little padded heart.

So cute!

Little Crochet Hearts

Little Stuffed Crochet Hearts

DK yarn

3.25mm (or 3.5mm) hook

A very small amount of polyester stuffing

Instructions   ~  in UK terminology

Chain 4, and join into a circle with a slip stitch

Round 1:      Chain 3, 1 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 7 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, chain 3, slip stitch into ring

Round 2:       Chain 3, 2 treble crochet in next 4 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 3 double treble crochet in next stitch, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 treble crochet  in next 4 stitches, ch3, join into c hain stitches, fasten off

Tighten up the centre by putting the start ‘tail’ onto a sewing needle and weave it through the stitches of the first round, pull up tightly

If you want to make little stuffed hearts ~

     make 2 pieces the same,

     join them by sewing almost all around, or crochet them together,

     add a little polyester stuffing

     finish the joining and secure,

     make a little hanging loop if desired,

     fasten off and darn away ends.