Crochet heart garland: DIY Tutorial

Looking for a quick and charming crochet project?
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet a heart garland step by step, perfect for decorating your home, celebrating special occasions, or creating a handmade gift.

This project works up fast and is beginner-friendly. Even if you’ve never crocheted hearts before, you’ll be able to follow along easily.
Further down, you’ll also find tips, common mistakes to avoid, and ideas to customize your garland.

Also, you’ll learn how to crochet hearts in three different sizes, based on the number of rows. You can work them in a single color or mix and match shades for each round — it’s a great way to get creative with the yarn you already have on hand.
Below, you’ll find a complete list of materials and clear, step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process.

Table of Contents

• Materials

• Stitches used

• Small crochet heart

• Medium crochet heart

• Large crochet heart

• How to assemble the heart garland

• What to crochet next

Materials

• 8/6 Cotton Yarn (in your chosen colors)
• Hook Size 3 mm
• Scissors

Stitches Used

• Slip Stitch
• Chain
• Single Crochet
• Half Double Crochet
• Double Crochet
• Treble Crochet
• Increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)

If you’re still getting comfortable with basic crochet stitches, you might find this beginner-friendly guide helpful before continuing.

📎 Basic crochet stitches

Small crochet heart

Start with 4 chains.

Row 1 – Work the following stitches into the first chain:

• 3 treble crochet
• 3 double crochet
• Chain 1
• 1 double crochet
• Chain 1
• 3 double crochet
• 3 treble crochet
• Chain 3
• Slip stitch into the center of the heart

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You have three options now:

1. Cut the yarn, hide and secure the ends.
2. Cut the yarn and continue with a new color.
3. Continue with the same yarn.

Diagram

Medium crochet heart

Once you’ve completed the Small Heart, follow these steps to create a medium-sized heart.

Note: Instructions within brackets [ ] are worked into the same stitch.

Row 2 – Chain 3, then work the following sequence:

• [1 single crochet and 1 half double crochet]
• [3 half double crochet]
• [2 half double crochet]
• 4 single crochet
• [1 single crochet, chain 2, 1 single crochet]
• 4 single crochet
• [2 half double crochet]
• [3 half double crochet]
• [1 half double crochet and 1 single crochet]
• Chain 3 and slip stitch into the center of the heart

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Choose from these options:

1. Cut the yarn, hide and secure the ends.
2. Cut the yarn and continue with a new color.
3. Continue with the same yarn.

Diagram

Large crochet heart

After completing the Medium Heart, continue to create a large heart as follows:

Row 3 – Chain 3, then work these stitches:

• 1 single crochet
• 1 increase
• 1 single crochet
• 1 increase
• 7 single crochet
• Skip 1 stitch, and in the next stitch, work [1 single crochet, chain 3, 1 single crochet]
• Skip 1 stitch and continue
• 7 single crochet
• 1 increase
• 1 single crochet
• 1 increase
• 1 single crochet
• Chain 3, slip stitch into the center of the heart
• Cut the yarn, hide and secure the ends.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Click HERE

Diagram

How to assemble the heart garland

1. Arrange Your Hearts: If you made hearts in different colors, arrange them on a flat surface in the order you want them to appear in the garland.
2. Choose a Color for the Cord: Pick a yarn color for the chain that will link the hearts together.
3. Starting Chain: Begin by making chains until you reach the desired length for the first hanging loop. (In this example, 20 chains were used.)
4. Attaching the Hearts: Start with the heart on the right side of your arrangement (if using different colors; otherwise, the order doesn’t matter). Attach the heart by working a single crochet at the top of the heart (in this example, a stitch on the increase was used).
5. Create the Spacing Chain: Chain 8 (or the desired length), then attach the left side of the heart with a single crochet to keep it symmetrical.
6. Continue Linking Hearts: Chain the same number of stitches as in step 5, then add the next heart following the same steps.
7. Finish the Garland: When all hearts are attached, chain the same number as in step 3 to create the second hanging loop.

Once your heart garland is finished, you can combine it with other crochet decorations to create a cohesive handmade look.

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And that’s it—your crochet heart garland is ready to hang and bring a touch of handmade love to your space!

What to crochet next

If you enjoyed making this heart garland, here are a few more crochet projects you might love. They’re perfect for using leftover yarn and continuing to practice simple shapes and decorative details.

• How to Make Tassels – A quick and versatile technique you can use to decorate garlands, blankets, bags, and accessories.
• How to Crochet a Kitchen Towel – A practical, beginner-friendly project that combines simple stitches with everyday usefulness.
• Amigurumi Alphabet Letters – A creative next step if you’d like to turn simple shapes into structured, three-dimensional crochet pieces. Perfect for personalized gifts, names, and decorative projects.

Each of these projects will help you keep practicing basic skills while creating pieces you can actually use or gift.

This crochet heart garland is a lovely reminder that simple stitches can turn into meaningful handmade pieces. Whether you’re decorating your home or creating something special for someone you love, take your time and enjoy the process.

If you try this project, I’d love to see your finished garland. You can leave a comment below or share your work on social media and tag #CrochetAlCuadrado so I can admire your creation.

Whenever you’re ready, there’s always another crochet idea waiting for you to explore.

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