I knew I wanted to make some crocheted hearts to decorate the shop this Valentine's Day, but got extra excited when I realized the crochet hook makes a perfect little Cupid's arrow! Pattern below!
Crochet Heart with Arrow
US Crochet Terms
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
dtr = double treble crochet
sl st = slip stitch
HEART **Edited 2/3 to correct error in row 2**
ch2
ch2
row 1: 3 sc in 2nd chain from hook, ch 1, turn (3 sc)
row 2: 2 sc in 1st sc (increase made), sc across, ch 1, turn (4 sc)
row 3: 2 sc in 1st sc (increase made), sc across, ch1, turn (5 sc)
row 4: 2 sc in 1st sc (increase made), sc across, ch1, turn (6 sc)
row 5: 2 sc in 1st sc (increase made), sc across, ch1, turn (7 sc)
row 6: 2 sc in 1st sc (increase made), sc across, ch1, turn (8 sc)
row 7: 2 sc in 1st sc (increase made), sc across, ch1, turn (9 sc)
row 8: 2 sc in 1st sc (increase made), sc across, ch1, turn (10 sc)
row 9: 2 sc in 1st sc (increase made), sc across, ch1, turn (11 sc)
row 10 (shaping the top of the heart): dc in 1st sc, 2 tr in next sc, dtr in next sc, tr then dc in next sc, hdc in next sc, sl st in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc then tr in next sc, dtr in next sc, 2 tr in next sc, 2 dc in last sc, fasten off, weave in ends
ARROW END
ch 4
ch 4
row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, ch 1, turn
row 2: sc in 1st two sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in last two sc, fasten off, weave in ends
To attach the arrow end to the crochet hook, you may want to stretch the triangle to expose the two holes that you made 3 single crochets in on both rows. With the pointed end of the crocheted triangle facing the hook, insert the non-hooked end of the crochet hook over the top of the triangle into the first hole, then up through the next hole as shown below. I made the mistake the first time of turning the triangle the other way which made it look like the arrow head instead of the feathered end.
Next insert the hooked end through the heart from front to back and back to front as shown in the finished photo above.
This is my first shared pattern, so I hope it serves you well! I would love to see photos if you make one!
Lauren
