The 2024 Advent Calendar Crochet Heart Pattern is a charming and delightful project perfect for the holiday season. This heart-shaped design features a lovely red and white color scheme, making it an eye-catching decoration. The heart is worked in continuous rounds, which adds to its plush texture and shape. It also includes a face applique that gives it a playful touch, making it suitable for both children and adults who love festive crafts.
As you follow the step-by-step instructions, you’ll find that this project combines basic stitches with simple shaping techniques, making it an engaging crochet experience for all skill levels. Remember to refer to any photos provided alongside the directions for visual guidance as you create your heart.
Project Details
- Terminology: U.S.
- Skill Level: Easy
- Finished Size: Approximately 4.5″ (11.5 cm) wide, excluding hanging loop
- Construction Method: Worked in continuous rounds
- Gauge: Not provided
Materials and Tools
| Yarn Option | Yarn and Specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contrast A Red | Medium Weight (#4) | 1 ball or 33 yds (30 m) |
| Contrast B White | Medium Weight (#4) | 1 ball or 5 yds (4.5 m) |
- Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Susan Bates® yarn needle
- Susan Bates® stitch marker
- Polyester stuffing
- Small amount of black worsted weight yarn
- Alternate: Key chain clasp
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Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| pm | place marker |
| tr | treble crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc3tog | single crochet three together (decrease) |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in a Spiral
This pattern uses continuous rounds for the heart, meaning there will be no joins in each round. To keep track of your rounds, use a stitch marker.
Changing Yarn Colors
When changing colors for the face applique, make sure to weave in the ends securely to avoid any unraveling.
Complete Pattern Instructions
Heart
With A, ch 2.
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st rnd | *(RS).* 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. PM on last st. | 6 |
| 2nd rnd | (3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) twice. | 10 |
| 3rd rnd | 1 sc in first sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. | 14 |
| 4th rnd | 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. | 18 |
| 5th rnd | 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. | 22 |
| 6th rnd | 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. | 26 |
| 7th rnd | 1 sc in each of first 5 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 12 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 7 sc. | 30 |
| 8th rnd | 1 sc in each of first 6 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 14 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 8 sc. | 34 |
| 9th to 12th rnds | 1 sc in each sc around. | – |
| 13th rnd | (Ch 1. Skip next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Sc3tog. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc) twice. | 26 |
| 14th rnd | (Working over ch-1 of 13th rnd, sl st in first skipped st of 12th rnd. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Sc3tog. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc) twice. | 22 |
| 15th rnd | (Sl st in same sp as next sl st on 14th rnd. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Sc3tog. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc) twice. | 18 |
| 16th rnd | (Sl st in 2nd skipped sc of 12th rnd. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc3tog. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) twice. | 14 |
| 17th rnd | (Sl st in same sp as next sl st on 16th rnd. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc3tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) twice. Sl st in next sl st. | 10 |
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming. Stuff Heart firmly. With yarn needle and long tail, whipstitch top of Heart closed.
Hanging Loop
Cut a strand of A 5″ (12.5 cm) long. Fold strand in half and tie ends to form Hanging Loop. Pull Hanging Loop halfway through top of Heart at whipstitch, then pull Hanging Loop through itself and tighten to secure.
Alternate: With A and yarn needle, pass yarn through top of Heart and base of provided Keychain Clasp. Whipstitch and tie securely as close to top of Heart as possible and weave in ends.
