Winter Berries ~ Crochet around a rock!
This is such a different idea, and it looks so effective. I love the idea of crocheting around a rock!
And now that we’re almost into Winter here in Australia, this tutorial is entirely appropriate.
Free Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Hearts
Wren & the Bump absolutely loved these little smiling hearts when I made them the other week, and I’ve already got one tucked away as a gift for my mother for Mother’s Day next month.
{but don’t tell her}
Remember, this is only my second try at writing out a pattern, so if I’ve been unclear about anything, please let me know so that I can fix it up!
With your help, I’ll improve as I go along…
If you need help with the magic circle, I posted a great video about it here.
It should also jog your memory if you’ve crocheted before but forgotten how. 
Stitch Key
sc ~ single chain stitch
2sc into each sc ~ stitch 2 sc into each sc of the previous round (row)
sc2tog ~ decrease stitch
1st circle
Magic circle with 6sc
2sc into each sc (12)
2sc into 1st sc, then 1sc into next sc * repeat for entire round (18)
2sc into 1st sc, then 1sc into next 2 sc * repeat for entire round (24)
sc entire round
Finish off circle, leaving 3in tail.
2nd circle
Magic circle with 6sc
2sc into each sc (12)
2sc into 1st sc, then 1sc into next sc * repeat for entire round (18)
2sc into 1st sc, then 1sc into next 2 sc * repeat for entire round (24)
sc entire round
Do not finish off circle, and place a marker (even a wire bread tie will do) around the last stitch.
Joining
Lay circles on top of each other, with right sides facing inwards.
Using tail from 1st circle, sew through 4 stitches and secure firmly.
Make sure that the direction of stitches on your 2nd circle is moving towards the join, with at least 2sc to be done before you crochet across the join.
Unfold the joined circles, so that you can now crochet around both as shown below.
‘Body’ of the heart
sc entire round for 5 rows
sc2 together, sc 5 * repeat for entire round
sc entire round
sc2 together, sc 4 * repeat for entire round
sc entire round
sc2 together, sc 3 * repeat for entire round
Attach dolls’ eyes. These look best positioned on the first row, where you began decreasing (sc2 together)
Sew a little smile between and just below the eyes in a contrasting red, pink or black.
sc entire round
sc2 together, sc 2 * repeat for entire round
sc entire round
sc2 together for entire round
finish off, leaving a tail long enough to sew through each stitch & close the hole.
Stuff your heart very firmly & sew the hole closed, working the end inside.
Note:
The red & green hearts in the picture were made from 8ply crepe yarn, using a size 3 crochet hook, while the little blue heart was made from4ply wool, using a size 2 crochet hook.
Need help with hook sizes? Here’s a handy-dandy conversion chart.
Let me know how you go, I’d love to share the pictures of your finished work!
