Are you looking for a quick and easy crochet project to make for Valentine’s Day? Let’s learn how to make The String of Hearts Crochet Garland Pattern!!
I don’t know about you, but after the holidays, I’m looking for a quick and easy crochet project. I love to add just a few Valentine’s pieces of decor around my home after Christmas, and this beginner friendly, low time commitment project, makes the perfect addition.
The String of Hearts Crochet Garland Pattern takes a few of my existing crochet patterns and turns them into a brand new garland design, with just a few small changes in placement. The pattern uses a few basic crochet stitches and is rated advanced beginner. You’ll have the opportunity to work in the round and learn a fun decrease technique, that you’re sure to use for years to come!
How To Style The String Of Hearts Crochet Garland
Below is an example of how I styled The String of Hearts Crochet Garland around a fireplace mantel. I used small command hooks, in each corner of the mantel, to secure the twine. Simply tie a knot around the hook. I like to create a nice drape in the center. The garland would also look amazing hanging on a mirror or hutch.
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Yarn Suggestions For The String Of Hearts Crochet Garland Pattern
The String Of Hearts Crochet Garland Pattern is written using size 6 super bulky yarn. I prefer Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick. The colors shown are Cranberry, Rouge, Fisherman, & Potion.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarns
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Alternative Yarn Suggestions
Feel free to experiment with different yarns, but please note the gauge may turn out smaller or larger depending on what you use. If you change the yarn size of the project, be sure to adjust your hook size accordingly.
Some of my favorite yarn alternatives are as follows:
Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn
Bernat Maker (2 strands held together)
Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me (2 strands held together)
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarns
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Sizing
The String of Hearts Crochet Garland Pattern length is fully customizable. I made 5 hearts and 10 balls, and the garland fit perfectly on my fireplace mantle that measures 45 inches long. When measuring the twine length, cut it several feet longer than you need, to allow room for drape and hanging.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
beg – beginning
ch(s) – chain/chains
dc – double crochet
inv-scdec – invisible single crochet decrease
rnd(s) – round/rounds
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches
tr – treble or triple crochet
Materials
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Size 6, Super Bulky Yarn
I prefer Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Yardage will depend on the length you make. Each heart takes less than 20 yards, and each ball is about 4 yards.
L11/8mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge)
N15/10mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge)
Tapestry Needle
Flexible or Standard Measuring Tape
Twine (yardage varies depending on the length garland you make, I used about 220 inches total)
Gauge
Gauge Working in the Round for Heart
1st round in pattern = 3 Inches Across with N Hook
Gauge Working in the Round for Ball Garland
1st 2 rounds in pattern = 2 Inches Across with L Hook
Special Stitches
Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (inv-scdec)
Insert hook into front loop only of 1st st, insert hook into front loop only of next st, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops on hook. (counts as 1 single crochet)
Full Video Instructions for The Invisible Single Crochet Decrease Here
Video Instructions For The String Of Hearts Crochet Garland Pattern
Heart Written Instructions
– I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick in the color Cranberry for the hearts.
– Create 5 hearts total (or desired amount for your garland length)
Rnd 1. With N hook, create a magic circle, ch3, (working in circle) 2tr, ch1, 3dc, ch1, 1tr, ch1, 3dc, ch1, 2tr, ch3, sl st. Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Set aside and continue to ball garland instructions below.
Crochet Ball Garland Written Instructions
– Create 2 balls for each heart you crocheted above (I made 5 in Fisherman, 2 in Potion, and 3 in Rouge)
– Beg ch of each rnd does not count as st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch.
Rnd 1. With L hook & a 24” beg tail, create a magic circle, ch1, work 6 sc in circle, join with sl st. (6sc)
Rnd 2. Ch1, work 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st. (12sc)
Rnd 3. Inv-scdec around, join with sl st. (6sc)
Fasten off leaving a long tail end. Weave in the beg tail to secure and then stuff tail inside the ball, no need for Polyfil! Take ending tail and weave in and out of the front loops of last round, cinch closed, weave in loose ends, and fasten off.
Adding The Embellishments To The Twine
Step 1
Take a long piece of twine (approximately 30 inches), thread onto a tapestry needle. Insert the needle through to the top center of the heart (as shown below). Remove the needle and make sure each piece of twine is pulled evenly (to the same height). Tie a knot in the top center of the heart to secure.
Step 2
Take the remaining twine tails (that are attached to the heart), and thread them back onto the tapestry needle. Take a crochet ball, thread twine through the center of the ball (where the magic circle was created), and push the needle through the top (where the ball was cinched closed). Add the second ball to the twine in the same manner as the first ball.
Step 3
Adjust the spacing between the crochet balls as desired. Take the remaining two twine tails and tie a bow around a long piece of twine (long enough to cover the length of the mantel or mirror you’re putting it on).
Tie all remaining heart strands across the long piece of twine, and space as desired.
Your String of Hearts Crochet Garland is complete, hang and enjoy!!
You may also enjoy The Puffy Heart Crochet Basket Pattern, as well as these Free Valantine’s Day Crochet Patterns.
If you try The String Of Hearts Crochet Garland Pattern, I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin
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