Materials most yarns will work with this pattern
I used an DK/8ply yarn with a
(this will work with most yarns and the appropriate hook for the chosen yarn)
H/8-5.00 mm hook
Needle for sewing in ends

US Terms used
Chain = Ch
Double crochet =Dc
Slip stitch = Slst
3 double crochet together over the next 3 stitches = dc3tog
5 double crochet together over the next 5 stitches = dc5tog
Gauge is not important for this pattern
Use the recommended hook for the yarn you are using

Notes: you will turn your work after each row
Chain stitches are always counted
Stitches in ** are repeated
Stitches in () are the corner stitches and stitch count
Stitches in {} are the heart stitches
Ch 4 at the start of every row counts as a double crochet and chain 1