Give my Love heart ornament

Give my Love Heart Ornament by Fiona Meade Crochet

What is Being Made

This is a Heart Christmas Tree Decoration designed by Fiona Meade Crochet. The finished ornament is a crocheted heart measuring approximately 10 cm across, suitable for hanging on a Christmas tree or displaying as a festive decoration. The heart features red coloring with white accents, creating a classic holiday aesthetic.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses crochet as the primary construction method and is classified as an intermediate difficulty pattern. The design employs UK crochet terminology throughout. The pattern is constructed using a structured approach where starting chains in each row count as a stitch, ensuring proper stitch counts and shaping. A key technique involves working multiple stitches into the same stitch location, indicated by square bracket notation in the pattern instructions.

The ornament is designed to have a dense, firm structure, which is achieved through careful yarn and hook selection. The bottom points of specific rows are marked by chain-2 spaces, and when working into these points, stitches are worked into the chain space rather than individual chains, creating smooth transitions and proper shaping for the heart form.

Stitches Used

• Treble crochet (tr) – the primary stitch used throughout the pattern for building the heart structure
• Chain stitches – used for foundation chains and shaping elements, including the distinctive chain-2 markers at row bottom points
• Multiple stitches into single stitch – a shaping technique where multiple treble crochets are worked into one stitch from the previous row to create the heart's curves and fullness

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Aran weight cotton-rich yarn, with approximately 25 meters of red yarn for the main heart and 2 meters of white yarn for accents. A 3mm crochet hook is specified to create the dense, firm fabric necessary for a structured ornament. Additional materials include a yarn needle for sewing in ends, a short ribbon or cord for hanging, and a small amount of toy stuffing to give the heart dimension and body.

The pattern notes that if using a different yarn weight, crafters should use as small a hook as possible to maintain the firm fabric quality, though this will affect the final size of the ornament accordingly.

Pattern Notes and Care

This pattern uses UK crochet terms, so familiarity with British crochet abbreviations and stitch definitions is important for successful completion. The finished ornament should not be hung near a flame, heat source, or lights for safety reasons. When not in use, the decoration should be stored flat to maintain its shape and appearance.