How to Crochet a Heart | Keychain | Tutorial | Valentines

Crocheting a heart keychain is a lovely project that makes for a perfect Valentine’s gift or personal keepsake. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial to guide you through making a crochet heart that can be used as a keychain.

Materials:

• Yarn: Red or pink for a traditional heart, but any color works!
• Crochet hook: Suitable for your yarn (usually 3.5mm to 5mm).
• Stuffing: If you want a puffy heart (optional).
• Keychain ring: For attaching your heart.
• Yarn needle: To weave in ends.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sl st: Slip stitch
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• tr: Treble (triple) crochet
• st: Stitch

Step 1: Magic Ring

1. Begin with a magic ring (or you can start with a chain 4 and slip stitch to form a ring).

Step 2: Round 1

1. Into the magic ring:
   • Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet),
   • 3 double crochets,
   • 3 half double crochets,
   • 1 double crochet,
   • 1 treble crochet,
   • 1 double crochet,
   • 3 half double crochets,
   • 3 double crochets,
   • Chain 3 and slip stitch into the center of the magic ring.
2. Pull the tail of the magic ring to close it tight. You now have a heart shape.

Step 3: Round 2

1. Chain 3 and slip stitch into the same stitch.
2. Work into the next stitches:
   • 2 single crochets into each of the next 2 stitches,
   • 2 half double crochets into each of the next 3 stitches,
   • 1 half double crochet,
   • In the treble crochet stitch from the previous round, work 1 half double crochet, chain 3, and slip stitch into the same stitch (this creates the point of the heart),
   • Continue working: 1 half double crochet into the next stitch,
   • 2 half double crochets into each of the next 3 stitches,
   • 2 single crochets into each of the next 2 stitches.
3. Chain 3, slip stitch to the center of the heart, and fasten off.

Step 4: Finish the Heart

• Weave in the ends with the yarn needle.
• If you want the heart to be more three-dimensional, you can crochet two hearts and sew them together, leaving a small gap to stuff them with filling before closing it.

Step 5: Attach Keychain

1. Use the yarn needle to sew the heart onto a keychain ring.
2. Secure tightly and weave in any loose ends.

Optional: Customize It

• Add embellishments: Use beads or embroidery for extra decoration.
• Play with sizes: Use thicker yarn for a larger heart or finer yarn for a smaller, more delicate heart.

Your crochet heart keychain is now ready! This little project is fast and easy, making it an ideal handmade Valentine’s Day gift.

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