Crocheted heart [Pattern]

Love is in the air! This little bunny is in love! Would you like to learn how to crochet his heart yourself? Just get your favorite yarn and your crochet hook and crochet some hearts. You can make one for your mom, your friends, your granny or just make one for yourself!

Abbreviations
ch = chain stitch
sc = single crochet
R = round
{…} x 3 = repeat everything between the {} as many times as directed
(..) = This indicates the number of stitches at the end of a round
inc.  = increase: crochet 2 sc in the next sc
dec. = decrease: crochet the next 2 sc together

Lets get started!
We will first crochet two cups and then crochet these together.
R1: 6sc in a ring (6)
R2: 6 x inc. (12)
R3: {1sc, 1 x inc.} x 6 (18)
R4: {2sc, 1 x inc.} x 6 (24)
R5: {3sc, 1 x inc.} x 6 (30)
R6-9: 30sc

Finish off and crochet a second cup. Don’t finish off the second cup and continue with R10.

R10: crochet 22sc on the second cup, jump to the first cup and crochet 22sc over the first cup.

R11: Jump bak to the second cup, skip 8sc and crochet 44sc over both cups as shown in the figure above. You will skip 8sc on both cups. Sew these 8 sc together on the inside of the heart. Then continue with R12
R12: {20sc, 1 x dec.} x 2 (42)
R13: {5sc, 1 x dec.} x 6 (36)
R14: 36sc
R15: {4sc, 1 x dec.} x 6 (30)
R16: 30sc
R17: {3sc, 1 x dec.} x 6 (24)
R18: 24sc
R19: {2sc, 1 x dec.} x 6 (18)
R20: 18sc

Fill up the heart.

R21: {1sc, 1 x dec.} x 6 (12)
R22: 12sc
R23: 6 x dec. (6)

Finish off and wave in the end.

And there you have your heart! Wouldn’t this be sweet for mothers day? Have fun crocheting!

Love Irene