Introduction
Ein kleines rotes Herz is a small, charming heart appliqué. By making two motifs and sewing them together with a little stuffing, you can create a soft, three-dimensional heart.
Instructions are given in written abbreviated form and US terms.
Credits
Pattern Design & Photography: Assimina Saranti
Tech Editor: Olympia Driva
Skills Required/Techniques Used
- Basic crochet stitches
- Increasing
- Working in the round
- Sliding loop/Magic circle
- US crochet terminology
Materials
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona
Fingering / 4 ply / 14 wpi / 100% Cotton
62.5 meters – 69 yards / 25 grams
Scheepjes Catona Chroma
Fingering / 4 ply / 14 wpi / 100% Cotton
125 meters – 137 yards / 50 grams
Scheepjes Catona Shine
Fingering / 4 ply / 14 wpi / 100% Cotton
115 meters – 126 yards / 50 grams
Swiss Crochet Ceroessa
Light Fingering / 3 ply / 14 wpi / 50% Lurex, 50% Polyester
470 meters – 514 yards / 200 grams
Metallic Free Cord
Lace / 2 ply / 14 wpi / 73% Rayon, 14% Nylon, 13% Washi
160 meters – 126 yards / 40 grams
Approximate yardage required per motif:
6 meters / 6.5 yards.
Hook
2.00 mm
2.25 mm
2.50 mm
2.75 mm
3.00 mm
or size to obtain gauge
Notions
yarn needle
Gauge
20 sts / 22 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) square in single crochet with 3.00 mm and Catona
28 sts / 32 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) square in single crochet with 2.00 mm and Ceroessa
24 sts / 34 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) square in single crochet with 3.00 mm and Metallic Free Cord
Sizes
One Size
Finished Measurements
Width: 3.5 cm / 1.5 inches
Height: 2.5 cm / 1 inch
Abbreviations
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- spike sc: spike single crochet
References & Techniques
Sliding Loop/Magic Circle (video tutorial)
Spike single crochet
Insert the tip of the hook one row/round below the next stitch. Work a single crochet and pull the yarn tightly.
Pattern Notes
Each motif is worked in the round, always in the same direction. Simple crochet stitches are used to create the heart shape. The motifs can be used individually as appliqués or joined together to create a larger fabric. Alternatively, two motifs can be sewn together with a little stuffing to create a soft, three-dimensional heart.
Directions
Note: The chain stitches at the start of each round do not count as a stitch.
Begin with sliding loop.
Round 1: ch 1, sc 7 in loop, join with sl st. (1 ch + 7 sts)
Round 2: ch 1, sc 1, (hdc 2 and dc 1) in next st, (tr 3 and dc 1) in next st, sl st, (dc 1 and tr 3) in next st, (dc 1 and hdc 2) in next st, sc 1, join with sl st. (1 ch + 17 sts)
Round 3: ch 1, sc 4, (sc 2 in next st) 3 times, sl st, spike sc, sl st, (sc 2 in next st) 3 times, sc 4, join with sl st. (1 ch + 23 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a 10 cm/ 4 inches tail.
Finishing
Wash and iron or steam to measurements. Weave in ends.
