Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Crochet Heart Magnets

Crochet Heart Magnets Tutorial by Make It Handmade

Chubby Crochet Heart Pattern

Start with a magic ring. Work the following stitches into the magic ring: Chain 3, triple crochet 3, double crochet 2, half double crochet 1, chain 1 and triple crochet 1. (1 half of heart formed.)
Crochet Heart Magnets Tutorial by Make It Handmade
Now we will work the other side of the heart. Still working alll stitches in the magic ring: Chain 1, half double crochet 1, double crochet 2, triple crochet 3, chain 2 and join chain to magic ring with a slip stitch.

Pull the magic ring tight and watch your sweet little heart form!
Crochet Heart Magnets Tutorial by Make It Handmade
You could stop there, but to make a bigger heart you'll need to do an additional round. To work the second round:
Chain 2, work 1 half double crochet and 2 triple crochets in the first triple crochet. Work 3 triple crochets in the next stitch. Work 4 double crochets in the next 4 stitches. You should be at the bottom of the heart.

In the point of the heart (should be a triple crochet from the first round) work the following stitches: 1 double crochet, chain 1, 1 triple crochet, chain 1, 1 double crochet.

To complete the heart: Work 4 double crochets in the next 4 stitches. Work 3 triple crochets in the next stitch. Work 2 triple crochets and 1 half double crochet in the next stitch. Chain 1 and slip stitch to join the chain to the heart.
Crochet Heart Magnets Tutorial by Make It Handmade
Once you've finished making your heart, glue a magnet on the back. I used tacky glue, since I'm horrible with hot glue. I think hot glue would be more secure.
Crochet Heart Magnets Tutorial by Make It Handmade
I didn't like having the magnet exposed, so I made a second heart and attached it to the back using a crochet slip stitch.
Crochet Heart Magnets Tutorial by Make It Handmade

Crochet Heart Magnets Tutorial by Make It Handmade
Now it's just a matter of sticking it on the fridge. This would be a great candy substitute for kids Valentines. I ended up running out of magnets before I ran out of hearts, so I'm going to have to figure out what do with the rest!
Crochet Heart Magnets Tutorial by Make It Handmade

1 comment:

  1. I made some crochet hearts and thought: cute, but what do I do with them?! This is a great idea, thanks!

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