I got the idea to make this Valentine’s crochet wreath after seeing a friend’s gorgeous heart-shaped ribbon wreath. This crochet design looks great hanging on my door when I pull into my driveway, adding a nice homemade vibe to the place. Whenever someone comes over, they always ask, “Did you make that?” and I just smile and say, “Yep!” It feels good to see their surprise. This pattern is intermediate-level and uses linked double crochets to create a smooth, textured look, perfect for adding a cozy, handcrafted feel to your Valentine’s decor. Whether it’s on your front door or inside, this wreath is a sweet way to show off your crochet skills and celebrate the season of love!

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Materials

Yarn:
Hobby Lobby, I Love This Yarn (100% Acrylic; 355yds [325 m]; 7 oz [198 g]; 1 skein in Cranberry; 1 skein in Black Marble

Hook:
US 7 (4.5 mm)

Notions:
2 Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle

Other:
Heart-shaped wire wreath form (12 in X 13 in) 

Important Info

Gauge:
5 dc by 3 Rnds = 4” [10cm]. Work in Rnds 1–3 of pattern. Unblocked

Finished Size:
15 in (38 cm) by 17 in (43 cm), including ribbon

Pattern Notes

• Pattern is written in US terms and Imperial measurements.
• Pattern is worked in joined rounds.
• Join with a sl st in the 1st st of the rnd. 
• Repeat instructions within [brackets] the indicated number of times.

Abbreviations

• BLO: Back Loop Only
• ch/chs: chain/chains
• ch-sp: chain space
• dc: double crochet
• dec: decrease (sc2tog)
• FO: Fasten Off
• hdc: half double crochet 
• sc: single crochet 
• sl st: slip stitch
• sp/sps: space/spaces
• st/sts: stitch/stitches
• tr: treble crochet

Special Stitches

• ldc: linked double crochet [ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook and pull up a loop, insert hook into beginning st and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through 2 remaining loops on hook]
• sc3tog: single crochet 3 together: Insert hook into the first st, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), insert hook into the next st, yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), insert hook into the next st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo and pull though all 4 loops.

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Instructions

Body

With Cranberry
Reference Photo 1  below for all references to stitch placement labeled A–E

When working sts in Rnd1, add enough sts to cover the wire, but not so many that it bunches up.

Rnd 1: join yarn with a sl st to first section around middle bar of wire wreath (A), sc around the entire wire form, making sure the “dip” (B) and “point” (C) of heart have an odd number of sts. The total number of sts must be a multiple of 3, join. Ex: 156 total sts ÷ 3 = 52 OR 183 total sts ÷ 3 = 61

Mark the top & bottom of center st in the dip and point sections. For example, if you have 21 sc in the dip section, place a marker on the top & bottom of the 11th sc. There should be an even number of sts on both sides of the marked stitch. The top markers will move up each round, while the bottom markers are for st placement on Rnd7 and will not move. 

Rnd 2: ldc (see Special Stitches), dc to 1 st before marked st, hdc in next st, sc in marked st, move top marker up, hdc in next st, dc to marked st in point, tr in marked st, remove marker, dc around, join.  

Rnd 3: [sc 3, ch 2, turn, sl st around post of 3rd sc from hook, ch 1, turn, 5 dc in ch-2 sp] repeat to 3 sts before marked st, sc 2, sc3tog (see Special Stitches), move marker up, sc 6, ch 2, turn, sl st around post of 3rd sc from hook, ch 1, turn, 5 dc in ch-2 sp, [sc 3, ch 2, turn, sl st around post of 3rd sc from hook, ch 1, turn, 5 dc in ch-2 sp] repeat to end of round, join. 

In the next rnd, you will be joining Rnd3 to the outer wire with a series of sc.

Rnd 4: [sc 3 around outer wire, insert hook in ch-2 sp from Rnd3 and sc around outer wire to secure Rnd3] repeat to 3 sts before marked st, sc 7 around wire at dip (D), remove marker, insert hook in ch-2 sp and sc around outer wire to secure Rnd3, [sc 3 around outer wire, insert hook in ch-2 sp and sc around outer wire to secure Rnd3] repeat to 4 sts before point, sc 4, sc 3 around wire at point (E), [sc 3 around wire, insert hook into ch-2 sp and sc around wire to secure Rnd3] repeat to end of round, join, changing to black marble in last st.  

With Black Marble
Rnd 5: ldc, dc in each st around, join. 

Rnd 6: [ch 3, sl st in next st] repeat around, join. FO and weave in ends.

With Cranberry
Reference Photo 2  below for all references to stitch and decrease placement labeled F–I

In this section, you will work toward the center, or innermost, section of the heart.

Join Cranberry with a sl st to BLO of marked st (F). 

Rnd 7: sc to 1 st before marked st, sc3tog, move marker up, sc around, join, move marker up. 

In Rnds 8–12, you will be working in the BLO. 

Rnd 8: [dec] twice, sc to 1 st before marked st, sc3tog, move marker up, sc to 4 sts before marked st, [dec] twice, join, move marker up. 

Rnd 9: [dec] twice, sc to left bend section (G), evenly space 6 decreases in left bend section, sc to 1 st before marked st, sc3tog, move marker up, sc to right bend section (H), evenly space 6 decreases in right bend section, sc to 4 sts before marked st, [dec] twice, join, move marker up.

Rnd 10: Repeat Rnd 9

Rnd 11: [dec] twice, sc to straight section (I), evenly space 3 decreases in straight section, sc to left bend section (G), evenly space 4 decreases in left bend section sc to 1 st before marked st, sc3tog, move marker up, sc to right bend section (H), evenly space 4 decreases in right bend section, sc to straight section (I), evenly space 3 decreases in straight section, sc to 4 sts before marked st, [dec] twice, join, move marker up.

Rnd 12: Repeat Rnd 11

In the next rnd you will be joining Rnd13 to the centermost wire by placing your sc sts around the wire.

Rnd 13: sc to marker, 3 sc in marked stitch, remove marker, sc around, join, changing to Black Marble in last st. 

With Black Marble
Rnd 14: [ch 3, sl st in next st] repeat around, join.FO and weave in ends.

Ribbon

With Black Marble
Row 1: leaving a 10 in (25 cm) tail for sewing, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. 10 sc
Rows 2–6: sc 10, ch 1, turn. 
Row 7: sc 5, ch 1, turn. Leave last 5 sc unworked. 5 sc
Rows 8–19: sc 5, ch 1, turn. 5 sc

In the next row, you will join the ribbon to the unworked sts of Row7.
Row20: sc 5. 5 sc FO, weave in end. 

Flip the wreath so the backside is facing; sew the ribbon to the center back of the wreath using a whip stitch. Weave in end. 

Hang on door with a wreath hanger or 3M Hook. 

I would love to see your beautiful wreaths hanging from your doors. Make sure to tag me on social media @sweetbirdcrochet! And while you’re here, let me know you made this pattern in the comments below!