How to Make a Small Crochet Heart

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Learn how to make a small crochet heart with this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. You can view the pattern completely free on this page!

UPDATED: OCTOBER 12, 2023 BY BRITTANY
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Red, pink and white small crochet hearts.

Skill Level | Intermediate
Finished Size | 2″ wide and 1.5″ long


If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add a finishing touch to projects like baby blankets, patriotic designs, or heart-themed creations, you’re in the right place!

These small crochet hearts are versatile and can be sewn directly onto any project, bringing a delightful touch of cuteness.

About Our Small Crochet Heart Pattern

This small crochet heart is completed in a single round using a nifty technique called the magic ring. So it’s perfect for using up scrap yarn!

If you’re unfamiliar with the magic ring, this article will really help you out. It’s a little tricky to get the hang of at first but it’s an incredibly useful skill to know.

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the steps to making your first small crochet heart. I’ve included everything you need so you’ll have it finished in no time.


Pattern Overview:

Recommended Supplies


Stitch Abbreviations


This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.

  • Ch Chain
  • Dc Double Crochet
  • Hk Hook
  • Slst Slip Stitch
  • Sp Space
  • St(s) Stitch(es)
  • Tc Treble Crochet

Pattern Notes


This adorably small crochet heart is currently available in one size only. You can change the size slightly by using a thicker yarn and a larger hook for a bigger heart, or by using a thinner yarn and a smaller hook for a smaller heart.

When you use a medium-weight yarn and the recommended hook size, your heart will measure about 2″ wide. If your measurements aren’t exactly the same, there’s nothing to worry about.

To make a bigger crochet heart: Use a bulky weight yarn and a 6.5 mm crochet hook

To make a smaller crochet heart: Use a lightweight yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook.

You can experiment with different yarn weights and hook sizes to change the finished size of your heart, and there’s no need to make any adjustments to the pattern. This is the easiest way to crochet a bigger or smaller butterfly.

Gauge: Use the finished size to check your gauge

Finished Size: 2″ wide by 1.5″ long

Not sure what gauge is? Check out our comprehensive guide to learn all about it here.

Small Crochet Heart Pattern Instructions


Round 1: Make a magic ring (or alternate method) with the following stitches – Dc, 5 Tc, 4 Dc, ch 2, 4 Dc, 5 Tc, Dc, slst. Draw up your magic ring, fasten off, and weave in your ends.

Finishing Your Small Crochet Heart

Your heart should look pretty good right off the hook, but you might notice the point of the heart curling inward. You can easily fix this with wet blocking!

If you’re unfamiliar with blocking, we have another article that will show you everything you need to know about it!


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