This simple and quick, addictive, stash busting, no-sew Tunisian Crochet Heart will soon become a firm favourite!

NOW including bonus Free pattern variation for Heart Pockets… see photos for examples. A tiny heart pouch with a hanger designed to hold your notes of Love and Little treats.

Have you been wanting to try Tunisian crochet, but just really want to dip your toes in the water, without taking on another large project?

Then these sweet crochet hearts are just the thing for you!
They’re the perfect beginner Tunisian crochet project.
You will learn all you need to know about how to do the Tunisian Simple Stitch, the most basic Tunisian stitch.

Once you get the hang of these you’ll be making them so quickly! Around 15 minutes for a single sided heart with edging, under 30 minutes for a double sided heart from start to finish!

A regular crochet hook (aluminium or ergonomic) can be used for this pattern, no need to purchase a Tunisian crochet hook.

Make these hearts for your friends, your children, your Mum or Grandmother - anyone you love!

This heart is perfect for any day of the year, including The classics: Valentine’s Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Random acts of crochet kindness, as a gift/card topper, creative patches on your clothing or just because you need a crochet heart. They also make wonderful wedding or party favours, or table decorations for these occasions.

These little cuties are quick to make, and use very little yarn. (5m for a single layered heart, 10m for a double sided heart in Sport weight/ 5ply/ Fine #2 yarn)

Choose to create a single layered heart as an appliqué, or join two hearts together, with or without a little stuffing, to create a cute and cuddly heart that fits perfectly into the palm of your hand.

The classic ric-rac style edging gives the hearts a professional and romantic finish that everyone will ‘ooh and ahh’ over!

Let your imagination soar, try using various yarns with appropriate hook sizes for different sized hearts. Add embroidered flowers or a simple message like ‘LOVE’ or ‘XO’ to the Tunisian Simple Stitch part of the heart as a gift for a special person in your life.

This Tunisian crochet heart pattern comes with a full video tutorial, detailed photo tutorial, clearly written pattern and email support.

If you’re completely new to Tunisian crochet, please watch the extra video linked inside the pattern just for you!

A number of pattern testers new to Tunisian crochet were successful the first time, following the written pattern with photos.

The pattern has been very thoroughly tested and tech edited.

There is a 2 page text-only printable section within the PDF for those who like to print out their patterns.

Remember this doesn’t contain the details, links or the help of the photos, so best to refer to the entire pattern for your first ones.

There are so many cute possibilities with this design:

• Make a collection in your chosen colour scheme to feature on your dining table for Valentine’s Day
• Make a bunch in your favourite colours and create a garland or add to a wreath base for a seasonal wreath.
• Add to wrapped gifts or handmade cards.
• Make as a cute Valentine’s Day gift, easy and quick enough to make a number of them, even one for each person in your child’s class!
• Make tiny ones using embroidery thread or crochet thread (#3 or #10) and attach to a key chain, or length of crochet cord as a bookmark, to a necklace for a cute charm, or as a pair of adorable earrings.

Almost any yarn weight can be used for this project, with corresponding hook size.

I recommend using a hook size you would normally use for your chosen yarn, if not a touch larger. Tunisian Simple Stitch makes a thick fabric and you may need to experiment a little to find the best hook for your chosen yarn.

Yarn Used for samples:

Scheepjes Catona; 100% mercerised cotton; 50g/1.75oz; 125m/137yds; Fine #2 Sport/ Light DK weight (5 ply)

Colours: Ombré pinks, from light to dark: 238, 222, 519, 114 & 413

Amounts required:

4g (10m) of above yarn per heart.

Hook size: 3mm with the above yarn
(2.75mm C-2 or 3.25mm D-3 are suitable US substitutes.)

Other Supplies:

A little polyester fibrefill, cotton balls, or yarn ends as stuffing
Yarn Scissors
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers x 4, optional.

Finished size:

5cm x 5cm (2in x 2in) when made with sport weight/ Fine #2/ 5 ply yarn and 3mm hook.


I look forward to seeing your creativity with this one, and can’t wait to see what you come up with.


Lots of love, Joy xx

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