With Heart + from the Heart

Dear users, dear authors,
it’s not only at Christmas that people like to give gifts with heart and from the heart—you can do that all year round. :-) Hearts are also very popular as decorations.
Shop heart-themed items now.

@Authors,
2-3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget the link and image, as well as the usual info.

Crochet Pattern: Heart Bracelet

A wonderful little gift for girls young and old; crochet it a bit longer and you’ll have the matching necklace to go with it.
Even without beads, the hearts strung together look lovely. A few scraps of leftover yarn in your desired color are enough to make it (yarn that isn’t too thick).

Click here for details & pattern

The bracelet shown is crocheted from crochet thread with hook size 2.5.

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Crochet Pattern: Decoration for Jar Lids
Turn your old jars and a few scraps of leftover yarn into gift packaging that comes from the heart. Just fill the jars with something “nice”—it doesn’t always have to be jam.
The pattern is written so that a decoration can be crocheted for lids of all sizes.

Details & pattern are available here

As always, both patterns are written without abbreviations.

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Crochet pattern for a simple eco mesh bag with crochet heart






(To purchase/download, please click the image)

A simple and quick crocheted shopping mesh bag that can hold even heavier groceries when made with parcel twine. If you like, you can also line the bag.

• With bag handle
• can also be used as a (drawstring) pouch/shoulder bag – as a shopper
• or even carried on your back – “piggyback” – as a small backpack.
  
• Any yarn of your choice is possible with the matching hook size, used here: 250 g parcel twine
  (100% hemp), 200 g – 160 m yardage and 6.0 mm crochet hook;
  2 stitch markers recommended, cord stoppers if needed.
  
• Any desired size is possible
• Also suitable for using up leftover yarn (color changes are explained)
• Easy to crochet – basic crochet knowledge is enough

Included in the download :

• PDF crochet pattern for the bag, cord, and crochet heart – illustrated and bag pattern also in a short version
• PDF Crochet Basics – basic crochet techniques – illustrated

Gingerbread hearts are available at Christmas, but you can't eat these—they're practical potholders for the kitchen. Write your heartfelt message on them and you'll have a truly personal gift!
The potholders are very easy to crochet, and you can decorate them however you like.
You can DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN HERE!

Especially during the transitional season, when you don’t want to turn on the heat yet, evenings can sometimes get uncomfortably chilly. That’s when a warmed grain pillow against your back is a real treat! With this pretty crocheted heart cover, it can also be decorative when it’s not in use. The front is crocheted in popcorn stitch (explained in detail in the pattern), and the back in single crochet stitches. This way you can decide for yourself how much warmth you let through.
Here’s the pattern!

Christmas comes first, of course, but Valentine’s Day follows soon after. If that still feels too far away - hearts are always a good choice! A little pouch with knitted-in hearts is perfect for wrapping small gifts or for storing little bits and pieces.

You can find the pattern here.



This little pouch is knitted from leftover sock yarn and isn’t difficult in itself if you have a bit of experience with two-color patterns. However, the pattern is also suitable as a beginner project for this technique because the pouch is small enough that you won’t immediately give up in frustration if you’re struggling.
The hearts are shown in a knitting chart.

A scarf with knitted-in hearts will delight your loved one’s neck. It’ll keep him twice as warm in winter.

Click here for the pattern.



The pattern is simple. It consists of knit and purl stitches and knits up quickly with thick yarn. Yarn usage depends on the desired length. There is a knitting chart for the hearts.

A potholder with hearts looks great in the kitchen. When cooking together or as a small gift for loved ones.

Here is the pattern.



This potholder is knitted using the double-face technique, so it’s not necessarily suitable for beginners. You’ll need leftover cotton yarn in 2 different colors, approx. 45–50 m of each color. The heart motif is shown in a knitting chart.

Every mom will be delighted!!! - and ALSO at Christmas!
A very quick decorative pillow worked in Fair Isle technique - perfect as a gift for any occasion!

The size of the finished cushion is approximately 35 x 35 cm.

A chart guides you through the lettering.
A precise layout - divided into the knitting sections to be worked - makes finishing easier.

And here’s the pattern and more details...

A scented pillow like this is quick to make and makes an excellent small gift for Christmas!
It also looks lovely in a walk-in closet, on the sofa, or
on a windowsill—and it fills the air with a pleasant scent, too.

The finished pillow measures approximately 24 x 23 cm .

A chart will guide you through the heart pattern .

Click here for the pattern and more details... 

Valentinchen comes with a beautiful big heart.

click here to go to the pattern

     

You’ll receive a detailed 33-page pattern with lots of photos to follow along. The doll is approx. 36 cm tall. The PDF includes the pattern for the doll, the dress, the stockings, the hairband, as well as the heart and the rose blossom.

Also suitable for ambitious beginners

required skills: 
The pattern does not include a basic course. You should be familiar with crocheting single crochet stitches, half double and double crochet, as well as chain and slip stitches.

You will also need:

• approx. 100 g yarn (needle size 2 ½–3) in sand
• approx. 50 g each (needle size 3–4) in raspberry, salmon & white
• approx. 100 g Catania by Schachenmayer in cinnamon, for the hair
• crochet hooks size 2.5 and 3.5
• threading needle, darning needle
• stuffing, embroidery floss in black or dark brown and red
• 2 safety eyes size 12 mm, approx. 35 small glass beads 2–4 mm
• 1 glass diamond 19 mm

Even very small gifts are very well received when presented in homemade packaging. This little bag is a particularly suitable gift package for lovely little presents.


It’s made from cardstock, measures about 16 x 12 x 5 cm, and is easy to make even for craft beginners thanks to detailed craft instructions and precise templates.

“Will you be my Valentine?”

That’s the question the little polar bear asks—and he wants to give away his heart! Will he succeed... all dressed up in a top hat? He’s certainly a handsome little fellow!



Crochet pattern for a polar bear with a heart
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/12202/haekelanleitung-eisbaer-mit-herz

• 19 pages
  
• Easy to follow, with lots of explanations and step-by-step photos
  
• Required skills: magic ring, thread ring, chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches
  
• The polar bear, including the top hat, is approx. 19 cm tall when made with a 2.5 mm hook and Schachenmayr Catania cotton yarn.
  
• Difficulty level: medium

The pattern is in PDF format.

Here’s a cute bracelet that comes with hearts and from the heart:

Sweet wrap bracelet — crocheted in no time. An eye-catcher on any wrist.  Also a great gift  or little present to bring along.

The bracelet is also super cute to wear as an anklet. And if you simply make it longer, it becomes a chic, delicate belt.

The bracelet is crocheted in one piece, so there’s no annoying weaving in of ends (only the beginning and end threads). So grab your yarn and a crochet hook and get started.

Go to the pattern here



Material: Anchor Aida crochet thread, 1.5 mm crochet hook, sewing needle
Required prior knowledge: chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet and treble crochet

Detailed description as a PDF file with text, images and crochet chart.

These bangles made from PET bottles also come with and from the heart.
I’ll show you a special method for quickly and easily making stylish bangles with just a little material.

All you need is an old PET bottle and some yarn—and in no time you’ll have truly unique pieces of jewelry.

Here’s the pattern



No metal, flexible and featherlight—making them super comfortable to wear. Materials used: plastic from PET bottles, cotton yarn (Catania Grande by Schachenmayr), jewelry glue.

The bangles are washable at 30 degrees in a laundry net.

Detailed description as a PDF file with over 40 step-by-step photos.

Everyone would probably love to receive this enchanting little children's bag with a heart as a gift. It's ideal for playing and storing little treasures. I like the bag because it's perfect for crochet beginners and only requires a small amount of material (100 g Bravo yarn in pink and 50 g Bravo yarn in white). The bottom of the bag is nice and sturdy and doesn't sag. There is an additional pocket on the back. With a size of approx. 21 x 11 x 11 cm, the bag is ideal for children.

You will receive a detailed 15-page illustrated step-by-step pattern. It is suitable for crochet beginners, since we only crochet chain stitches and single crochet stitches, and everything is
explained precisely, described, and shown in many photos. P.S. You can find the
free pattern for the crocheted decorative flower on my blog.

I hope you have lots of fun with this project - Yours, Ina

A heart says more than a thousand words. You can crochet this one and give it as a loving gift to someone special, use it to decorate a child’s room, use it as a gift tag or bag charm, or hang it in your closet as a scented sachet. All you need is 25 g of cotton yarn (125 m/50 g), a size 3 crochet hook, and some synthetic stuffing.

The crochet pattern is ideal for crochet beginners . For experienced crocheters, a crochet chart is also included. Anyone can do this! You’ll see… it’s a pleasure to crochet, and
in no time you’ll have something truly special to treat yourself or others
to.

I hope you have lots of fun crocheting, giving gifts, or decorating—Best wishes, Ina

If you want to say “I love you” with a handmade gift, this heart-shaped pillow is the perfect way to do it. It’s uniquely beautiful, lovingly and individually crocheted, and has a truly special visual appeal. First, we’ll crochet lots of African Flowers, which we’ll then join together. The back will be a solid color. The pillow is stuffed with synthetic batting so that its beautiful heart shape really stands out. Plus, it’s completely washable.

I hope you have lots of fun with this project—Yours, Ina

There’s a heart “hidden” here, too

Christmas time = crochet time
Nothing beats a festively decorated Christmas table!

Filet crochet is wonderfully suited for creating a decorative Christmas mood.
This pattern is perfect for beginners - this table runner will be finished in no time!

A detailed description of the filet technique can be found in the pattern.
A counting chart guides you through the Christmas design.

The finished table runner has an approximate size of 60 x 20 cm.
However, the listed gauge and the chart allow room for individual lengths.

And here’s the pattern and more details...