Gingerbread Heart Free Crochet Patterns

If you’re looking for a quick and festive holiday project, these crochet gingerbread hearts are the perfect make! This free crochet pattern works up fast, uses minimal yarn, and adds a sweet handmade touch to Christmas decorating.

Whether you want to create adorable tree ornaments, heartfelt gift toppers, or charming pieces for your holiday market table, these gingerbread hearts are beginner-friendly and endlessly customizable. Keep reading for the full free crochet gingerbread heart pattern and step-by-step instructions.

Skill level

Beginner

Materials

• Puli (100% Cotton, 125m (137yds)/50g (1.76oz), Sport Weight) Yarn
  • Brown
  • White
• Crochet hook: 3.50 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• mr – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• (nr) – indicates the total number of stitches in the current row/round

Pattern Instructions

Heart (smaller)

Start with brown yarn.

Round 1: in mr: ch 3, 3 tr, 3 dc, ch, tr, ch, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 3

Change color to white.

Round 2: in mr: ch 3, work in sl st into each stitch of round 1, ch 3

Heart (bigger)

Start with brown yarn.

Round 1: in mr: ch 3, 3 tr, 3 dc, ch, tr, ch, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 3

Round 2: ch 3; sc and hdc in the next st; 2 hd in the next 2 st; 1 hd in the next 4 st; ch; dc; ch; 1 hd in the next 4 st; 2 hd in the next 2 st; hdc and sc in the next st; ch 3

Change color to white.

Round 3: in mr: ch 3, work in sl st into each stitch of round 2, ch 3

Congratulation your crochet heart is now completed! We would love to see your finished heart in our Facebook Group.

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