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Valentine’s Day is that extra special occasion when lovers express their hearts. At Hoooked, we are strong advocates of handmade gifts, believing that crafting a personal gift for your loved ones holds unique significance. It involves putting your heart, soul, and time into creating a special present. Plus, with our yarns, you can also embrace sustainability.
What should I make?
If you’re looking for ideas for handmade gifts you can always check out our DIY Kits. You can find Valentine’s-themed Kits:
Alternatively, you can select from the others we offer, guaranteed to melt your lover’s heart. Here are some examples:
Heart Keychain
We've also prepared one free pattern for you to create a lovely Heart Keychain. This not only makes for the perfect small gift but also ensures your loved one can always carry a piece of you everywhere.
Below, you'll find the crochet pattern. We used Eco Barbante Milano, composed of 85% recycled cotton and 15% other recycled fibres, along with our 100% Recycled Cotton Filling.
It's a beginner-friendly pattern and a delightful, quick project perfect for your breaks. Choose your favourite yarn and colour, and spread the love!
Level: Easy
Crochet Pattern
Measurements:
Height - 6,5 cm (2.6 in)
Width - 6 cm (2.4 in)
What you need:
Yarn:
, 85% recycled cotton, 15% other recycled fibres, in the colour of your choice
Hook:
Stitches and abbreviations:
R - Round
ch - Chain
st - Stitch
dc - Double crochet
dc2tog - Double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
[*] - Sequence of stitches to repeat
(*) - Number of stitches at the end of the round
Notes:
This pattern uses UK crochet terms.
Pattern:
R1: 6 dc into magic ring (6)
R2: [1 dc, 2 dc in the next st] 3 times (9)
R3: [2 dc, 2 dc in the next st] 3 times (12)
Fasten off, leaving some thread for sewing, and make another piece. Do not fasten off the second one.
Now it is time to join both pieces together.
R4: 12 dc in the first piece, and 12 dc in the second piece (24)
R5: [4 dc, dc2tog] 4 times (20)
You may need to use the thread of the first piece to sew the hole left between both pieces when joining them together.
R6: [3 dc, dc2tog] 4 times (16)
R7: [2 dc, dc2tog] 4 times (12)
R8: 12 dc (12)
Start stuffing and continue as you go.
R9: [1 dc, dc2tog] 4 times (8)
R10: dc2tog 4 times (4)
Fasten off and sew the hole closed.
Attach the heart to the keyring.
We would love to see what you’ll make! Share your projects with us by tagging @hoooked.zpagetti and using the hashtag #gethoooked.