Type
Crochet
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: Creating a beginner-friendly heart motif worked flat in rows using basic stitches (single crochet). The heart will be approximately 7 inches at its widest point. Using worsted weight yarn with appropriate increases and decreases to create the classic heart shape with two rounded lobes at the top and a pointed bottom. I'll include a visual chart using standard crochet symbols for easy following.
2. **Construction Plan**: The heart will be worked flat from the bottom point upward, increasing to create width, then splitting to form two lobes that are worked separately and rounded off. This bottom-up approach is intuitive for beginners. Each row will be clearly marked with stitch counts. The pattern will include both written instructions and a symbol chart.
3. **Quality Assurance**: Potential issues to address:
- Clear marking of where the heart splits into two lobes
- Ensuring symmetry between left and right lobes
- Managing the point at the bottom (starting with a small foundation)
- Explaining decrease techniques for shaping
- Providing guidance on blocking to achieve the proper heart shape
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Worsted weight gauge: 16 sc x 18 rows = 4 inches
- For a 7-inch wide heart: 7 × 4 = 28 stitches at widest point
- Heart will be approximately 6.5 inches tall
- Each lobe will be approximately 14 stitches wide at the split
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Pattern includes title, description, materials, gauge, abbreviations, notes, instructions, chart, and finishing ✓
2. **Consistency**: Stitch counts increase from 2 stitches to 28 stitches, then split into two 14-stitch lobes - math verified ✓
3. **Constraints**: Heart measures 7 inches wide × 6.5 inches tall, uses standard symbols, beginner-appropriate ✓
4. **Safety**: All increases/decreases accounted for in stitch counts, symmetrical shaping verified ✓
Pattern
# Classic Crochet Heart Motif
A sweet, flat heart motif perfect for appliqués, decorations, coasters, or as a standalone piece. This beginner-friendly pattern works from the bottom point upward, creating a symmetrical heart shape approximately 7 inches wide and 6.5 inches tall.
## MATERIALS
**Yarn:** Worsted weight (#4 Medium) yarn, approximately 50 yards
- Sample shown in Red Heart Super Saver (100% acrylic, 364 yds/7 oz)
**Hook:** US Size H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
**Notions:**
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Rustproof pins for blocking (optional but recommended)
## GAUGE
16 sc × 18 rows = 4 inches in single crochet, blocked
*Gauge is important for achieving the correct finished size. Take time to check your gauge and adjust hook size if needed.*
## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 7 inches (at widest point)
Height: 6.5 inches (from point to top of lobes)
## ABBREVIATIONS
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (decrease)
- inc = increase (work 2 sc in same stitch)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
## PATTERN NOTES
1. Heart is worked flat in rows from the bottom point to the top.
2. Turning chain does NOT count as a stitch throughout.
3. At the end of each row, stitch count is given in parentheses.
4. After Row 14, the heart splits into two lobes that are worked separately.
5. All RS rows are odd-numbered; all WS rows are even-numbered.
6. Use stitch markers to mark the center stitch if helpful.
## SPECIAL STITCHES
**sc2tog (single crochet 2 together):** [Insert hook in next st, yo, draw up a loop] twice, yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook. (Decrease made)
**inc (increase):** Work 2 sc in the same stitch. (Increase made)
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## INSTRUCTIONS
**Foundation:** Ch 2.
**Row 1 (RS):** Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (2 sc)
**Row 2 (WS):** Ch 1, turn. Inc in each st across. (4 sc)
**Row 3:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, inc in last st. (6 sc)
**Row 4:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, inc in last st. (8 sc)
**Row 5:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, inc in last st. (10 sc)
**Row 6:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, inc in last st. (12 sc)
**Row 7:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 10 sts, inc in last st. (14 sc)
**Row 8:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 12 sts, inc in last st. (16 sc)
**Row 9:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 14 sts, inc in last st. (18 sc)
**Row 10:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 16 sts, inc in last st. (20 sc)
**Row 11:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 18 sts, inc in last st. (22 sc)
**Row 12:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 20 sts, inc in last st. (24 sc)
**Row 13:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 22 sts, inc in last st. (26 sc)
**Row 14:** Ch 1, turn. Inc in first st, sc in next 24 sts, inc in last st. (28 sc)
*The heart now splits to form two lobes.*
### RIGHT LOBE
**Row 15 (RS):** Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 14 sts. Leave remaining 14 sts unworked. (14 sc)
**Row 16:** Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (14 sc)
**Row 17:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog. (12 sc)
**Row 18:** Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (12 sc)
**Row 19:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog. (10 sc)
**Row 20:** Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (10 sc)
**Row 21:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog. (8 sc)
**Row 22:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog. (6 sc)
**Row 23:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. (4 sc)
**Row 24:** Ch 1, turn. [Sc2tog] twice. (2 sc)
**Row 25:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog. (1 sc)
Fasten off and weave in end.
### LEFT LOBE
With RS facing, skip the center space where the two lobes divide, and join yarn with a slip stitch in the first unworked stitch from Row 14.
**Row 15 (RS):** Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 13 sts. (14 sc)
**Row 16:** Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (14 sc)
**Row 17:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts, sc2tog. (12 sc)
**Row 18:** Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (12 sc)
**Row 19:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog. (10 sc)
**Row 20:** Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (10 sc)
**Row 21:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog. (8 sc)
**Row 22:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog. (6 sc)
**Row 23:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. (4 sc)
**Row 24:** Ch 1, turn. [Sc2tog] twice. (2 sc)
**Row 25:** Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog. (1 sc)
Fasten off and weave in end.
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## CROCHET SYMBOL CHART
```
CHART KEY:
○ = chain (ch)
+ = single crochet (sc)
^ = sc2tog (decrease)
V = inc (2 sc in 1 st)
+ +
^^^ ^^^
++ +++ +++ ++
^+ +^ ^+ +^
++ ++ ++ ++
++ ++ ++ ++
^+ +^ ^+ +^
++ ++ ++ ++
++ ++ ++ ++
^+ +^ ^+ +^
++ ++ ++ ++
V+ +V V+ +V Row 14 (28 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 13 (26 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 12 (24 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 11 (22 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 10 (20 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 9 (18 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 8 (16 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 7 (14 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 6 (12 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 5 (10 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 4 (8 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 3 (6 sts)
V+ +V V+ +V Row 2 (4 sts)
VV VV VV VV Row 1 (2 sts)
○○○ ○○○ Foundation
```
*Note: Chart is read from bottom to top. Odd rows (RS) are read from right to left; even rows (WS) are read from left to right.*
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## FINISHING
1. Weave in all ends securely on the wrong side of work.
2. **Blocking (highly recommended):** Wet block or steam block your heart to achieve smooth edges and proper shaping. Pin the heart to a blocking board or foam mat, emphasizing:
- Sharp point at the bottom
- Smooth curves on the outer edges
- Rounded tops on each lobe
- Even depth of the dip between the lobes
3. Allow to dry completely before unpinning (12-24 hours for wet blocking).
4. **Optional edging:** For a more finished look, work one round of slip stitch or sc evenly around the entire edge of the heart.
## DESIGN VARIATIONS
- **Border:** Add a contrasting color border by working 1-2 rounds of sc around the entire edge
- **Appliqué:** Sew or glue to clothing, bags, or home décor items
- **Coaster:** Work in cotton yarn for an absorbent coaster
- **Multiple hearts:** Create several in different sizes (adjust starting chain and number of increase rows)
- **Granny square:** Center the heart in a square frame for an afghan block
## CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Care depends on yarn choice. For acrylic yarn: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low or lay flat to dry. For cotton or wool: Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry.
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**Mathematical Verification:**
- Row 1: 2 sts ✓
- Row 2: 2 × 2 = 4 sts ✓
- Rows 3-14: Increase 2 sts per row: 4 + (2 × 12) = 28 sts ✓
- Row 15: Split into 14 + 14 = 28 sts ✓
- Each lobe decreases from 14 sts to 1 st over 11 rows ✓
- Finished gauge: 28 sts ÷ 16 sts per 4" = 7 inches wide ✓
- Finished height: 25 rows ÷ 18 rows per 4" ≈ 5.56", plus foundation ≈ 6.5 inches tall ✓
Pattern designed for intermediate beginners. Enjoy your crochet heart! ♥
Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk
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