Create these delightful crochet heart pencil toppers to add a touch of charm to your writing tools! These toppers feature a vibrant heart design that can be customized with various colors, making them perfect for gifts, classroom supplies, or simply to brighten your own desk. The project primarily incorporates techniques such as working in continuous spiral rounds and basic stitch manipulation, making it accessible for those with some crochet experience.
As you follow this tutorial, you’ll create a pencil tube and a two-part heart. The construction of the heart is particularly engaging, as it involves shaping each hump separately and attaching it to the pencil tube. If you have basic crochet skills, you’ll find joy in bringing these pencil toppers to life!
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: U.S. terminology
- Skill Level: Intermediate (requires knowledge of basic crochet stitches and techniques)
- Finished Size: Fits standard pencils
- Construction Method: Continuous spiral rounds
Materials and Tools
| Yarn option | Yarn and specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1 | Red Heart® Super Saver® – Contrast A Cherry Red and B Lavender | A: 1 ball or 10 yds / 9 m, B: 1 ball or 5.5 yds / 5 m |
| Version 2 | Red Heart® Super Saver® – Contrast A Lavender and B Jade | A: 1 ball or 10 yds / 9 m, B: 1 ball or 5.5 yds / 5 m |
| Version 3 | Red Heart® Super Saver® – Contrast A Shocking Pink and B Spring Green | A: 1 ball or 10 yds / 9 m, B: 1 ball or 5.5 yds / 5 m |
- Crochet hook: Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Susan Bates® stitch marker
- Susan Bates® yarn needle
- Polyester stuffing
- Purchased pencils
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Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sc2tog | single crochet two together (decrease) |
| pm | place marker |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| rep | repeat |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in a Spiral
This pattern uses continuous spiral rounds, meaning you won’t join at the end of each round. To mark your first stitch, use a stitch marker to keep track of your starting point. This will help you accurately shape the pencil topper.
Changing Yarn Colors
When switching colors between the pencil tube and the heart, ensure to leave enough of a tail to weave in later for a neat finish.
Pencil Tube Instructions
- With B, ch 7. Join with sl st to form a ring.
- 1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch around. (7 sc) PM on first sc.
- 2nd rnd: 1 sc in each sc around.
- Repeat last rnd 8 times more.
- Next rnd: (Sc2tog) 3 times. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to first st.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread end through remaining stitches and draw up tightly.
Heart Instructions
Base of Heart
- With A, ch 8. Join with sl st to form a ring, leaving a long tail approximately 6″ .
- 1st rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first ch. *1 sc in next ch. 2 sc in next ch.* Rep from * to last ch. 1 sc in last ch. (12 sc) PM on first sc.
- 2nd rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc.* Rep from * around. (18 sc)
- 3rd rnd: 1 sc in each sc around.
- 4th rnd: *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc.* Rep from * around. (24 sc)
- 5th rnd: As 3rd rnd.
Heart Humps
First Hump
- 1st rnd: 1 sc in each of next 12 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Leave remaining sc unworked.
- 2nd rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc) twice. (10 sts)
- 3rd rnd: (Sc2tog) 5 times. Join with sl st to first st. (5 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long end. Thread end through remaining loops and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.
