Charming Heart Motif

Happy new year!  Today I'm sharing the pattern for these little hearts :D  They measure about 2" in diameter.  Materials you'll need are a small amount of size 3 crochet thread and a 3.25 mm hook.

  The main stitches used are front post and back post double crochet stitches.  This pattern is worked in rows.  After completing rows 1-4, chain 2 and turn your work over.  At the end of row 5, chain 4 and turn your work over. 

For the hearts pictured I used Aunt Lydias size 3 cotton crochet thread in the colors- white, maize, warm rose, lime, warm teal, warm blue, plum, and purple, and natural.  

This pattern has 7 rows.  Finished size is about 2" in diameter.  Pattern is written using U.S. Terminology.  A printer friendly version with fewer pictures is available here- https://www.draiguna.com/p/charming-heart-motif-printer-friendly.html.

a small amount of size 3 crochet thread in 2 colors

3.25 mm hook

yarn needle

scissors

Stitch Abbreviations

BPdc- back post double crochet

ch- chain

dc- double crochet

FPdc- front post double crochet

FPtr- front post treble crochet

hdc- half double crochet

sc- single crochet

st(s)- stitch(es)

yo- yarn over

Special Stitches

First FPtr decrease- keeping last loop of each FPtr on hook, FPtr around next 5 BPdc, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook.

Second FPtr decrease- keeping last loop of each FPtr on hook, FPtr around same BPdc, FPtr around next 4 BPdc, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook.

[ ] - work enclosed instructions the amount of times indicated, or work enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated.

( ) - Enclose additional information and the number of stitches at the end of a round.

At the end of Rows 1-5 turn your work over.

Row 1- with color 1 ch 3 (counts as foundation ch and ch-2 space), [2 dc, hdc] in third ch from hook, ch 2, turn. (2 dc)

Row 2- FPdc twice around each of next 2 dc, hdc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, turn. (4 FPdc)

Row 3- BPdc twice around next FPdc, BPdc around each of next 2 FPdc, BPdc twice around next FPdc, hdc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, turn. (6 BPdc)

Row 4- FPdc twice around next BPdc, FPdc around each of next 4 BPdc, FPdc twice around next BPdc, hdc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, turn. (8 FPdc)

Row 5- BPdc twice around next FPdc, BPdc around each of next 6 FPdc, BPdc twice around next FPdc, hdc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, turn. (10 BPdc)

Row 6- First FPtr decrease, ch 4, slip st around post of same BPdc, ch 1, slip st around post of next BPdc, ch 4, Second FPtr decrease, ch 4, slip st to top ch of next ch-2 space, fasten off color 1. (4 ch-4 spaces, 2 FPtr decreases)

Row 7- join color 2 in same ch-2 space, ch 1, working along the edge of the heart, sc in same space, sc twice around post of next hdc, 2 sc in next ch-2 space, sc twice around post of next hdc, sc in next ch-2 space, [sc, ch 2, sc] in the bottom loop of foundation ch on Round 1, sc around post of next hdc, sc twice in next ch-2 space, sc twice around post of next hdc, sc twice in next ch-2 space, sc around post of next hdc, 4 sc in next ch-4 space, 3 sc in next FPtr decrease, 4 sc in next ch-4 space, slip st in next ch-1 space, 4 sc in next ch-4 space, 3 sc in next FPtr decrease, 4 sc in next ch-4 space, slip st to first sc, fasten off and weave in ends. (40 sc)

Row 1

ch 3, this row will be worked in the first ch made (ch 1 in the photo below), chs 2 and 3 count as the first ch-2 space.

In the first ch made (third from the hook) work- 2 dc, hdc.  ch 2 and turn your work over.

Row 2

FPdc twice around each of next 2 dc, hdc in the next ch-2 space.  ch 2 and turn your work over.

Row 3

BPdc twice around next FPdc, BPdc around each of next 2 FPdc, BPdc twice around next FPdc, hdc in next ch-2 space.  ch 2 and turn your work over.

Row 4

FPdc twice around next BPdc, FPdc around each of next 6 BPdc, FPdc twice around next BPdc, hdc in next ch-2 space.  ch 2 and turn your work over.

Row 5

BPdc twice around next FPdc, BPdc around each of next 8 FPdc, BPdc twice around next FPdc, hdc in next ch-2 space.  ch 4 and turn your work over.

Row 6

First FPtr decrease using next 5 BPdc, ch 4, slip st around the post of the same BPdc, ch 1, slip st around the post of the next BPdc, ch 4, Second FPtr decrease using same st and next 4 BPdc, ch 4, slip st to the top ch of next ch-2 space.

First and Second FPtr decrease

1- ch 4.

2- yo twice and keeping last loop of each FPtr on hook, FPtr around next 5 BPdc.

3- yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook.

4- ch 4 and slip st around the post of the same BPdc.

5- ch 1, slip st around the post of the next BPdc, ch 4.

6- yo twice and keeping last loop of each FPtr on hook, FPtr around the same st and next 4 BPdc.

7- yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook.

8- ch 4, slip st to top ch of next ch-2 space.

Row 7 

There should be 40 sc spaced around the heart-

Starting at the green arrow in the photo below make 8 sc in the ch-2 spaces and around the posts of the hdc sts along the side of the heart.

[sc, ch 2, sc] in the free loop of the very first ch made on Row 1.

 8 sc in the ch-2 spaces and around the posts of the hdc sts along the side of the heart.

4 sc in the next ch-4 space.

3 sc in the FPtr decrease.

4 sc in the next ch-4 space (slip st in the next ch-1 space).

4 sc in the next ch-4 space.

3 sc in the FPtr decrease.

4 sc in the next ch-4 space, slip st to the first sc.

This pattern is by Julia Hart of Draiguna. Feel free to link to this pattern but do not reprint it on your site. You can sell items made from this pattern. Please credit me as the designer, Julia Hart of Draiguna, link to my etsy shop- draiguna.etsy.com, or to my blog- www.draiguna.com. Please do not claim this pattern as your own, sell, or distribute it. Thank you!

© 2018 Draiguna

Imbued Starweave

This doily has 12 rounds and the finished size is about 11" in diameter.  

Pattern is written using U.S. Terminology.

A printer friendly version is available here-  https://www.draiguna.com/p/imbued-starweave-printer-friendly.html 

Aunt Lydias size 3 cotton crochet thread- 60-70 yards

3.25 mm hook

yarn needle

scissors

Stitch Abbreviations

beg- beginning

ch- chain

dc- double crochet

hdc- half double crochet

sc- single crochet

st(s)- stitch(es)

yo- yarn over

Special Stitches

beg cluster- ch 2, dc in space indicated.

cluster- keeping last loop of each dc on hook, dc twice in space indicated, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

2-dc decrease- keeping last loop of each dc on hook, dc in next 2 dc indicated, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 

3-dc decrease- keeping last loop of each dc on hook, dc in next 3 sts indicated, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

sc decrease- insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, skip next 2 sc, insert hook into next sc and pull up a loop, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

picot- ch 3, slip st in last cluster made.

triple picot- ch 4, slip st in fourth ch from hook, ch 7, slip st in seventh ch from hook, ch 4, slip st in fourth ch from hook, slip st in last dc made.

[ ] - work enclosed instructions the amount of times indicated, or work enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated.

★ - repeat the following instructions the amount of times indicated.

( ) - Enclose additional information and the number of stitches at the end of a round.

ch 4, slip st in fourth ch from hook to make a ring.

Round 1- beg cluster in ring, ch 3, [cluster in ring, ch 3] 5 times, slip st to first cluster.  (6 clusters, 6 ch-3 spaces)

Round 2- ch 1, sc in same st, [dc, ch 3, dc] in next ch-3 space, ★ sc in next cluster, [dc, ch 3, dc] in next ch-3 space, repeat from ★ around, slip st to first sc.  

(6 sc, 12 dc, 6 ch-3 spaces)

Round 3- slip st in next dc, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, sc in next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next dc, ★ ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, sc in next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from ★ around, ch 1, hdc in third ch of first dc to make last ch-3 space.     

(24 dc, 6 sc, 6 ch-3 spaces)

Round 4- ch 7 (counts as first dc and ch-4 space), 2-dc decrease in next 2 dc, dc in next sc, 2-dc decrease in next 2 dc, ch 4, [dc in next ch-3 space, ch 4, 2-dc decrease in next 2 dc, dc in next sc, 2-dc decrease in next 2 dc, ch 4] around, slip st to third ch of first dc.  (12 dc, 12 ch-4 spaces, 12 2-dc decreases)

Round 5- ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1 space), dc in same st, ch 5, skip next ch-4 space, 3-dc decrease in next 3 sts, ch 5, ★ dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc] twice in same dc, ch 5, skip next ch-4 space, 3-dc decrease in next 3 sts, ch 5, repeat from ★ around, dc in same st as first dc, ch 1, slip st to third ch of first dc. 

(18 dc, 12 ch-1 spaces, 12 ch-5 spaces, 6 3-dc decreases)

Round 6- ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-2 space), 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, slip st in next 3-dc decrease, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, [dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, slip st in next 3-dc decrease, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2] around, slip st to third ch of first dc. (30 dc, 12 ch-2 spaces, 12 ch-5 spaces)

Round 7- ch 6 (counts as first dc and ch-3 space), dc in same st, ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, ★ [dc, ch 3] twice in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, repeat from ★ around, slip st to third ch of first dc.  (48 dc, 18 ch-3 spaces, 12 sc, 6 ch-5 spaces)

Round 8- slip st in next ch-3 space, ch 4 (counts as first tr), 7 tr in same space, ch 3, 2-dc decrease in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next sc, sc in next ch-5 space, dc in next sc, dc in next dc, 2-dc decrease in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, [8 tr in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 2-dc decrease in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next sc, sc in next ch-5 space, dc in next sc, dc in next dc, 2-dc decrease in next 2 dc, ch 3, skip next ch-3 space] around, slip st to fourth ch of first tr.  (72 tr, 12 2-dc decreases, 12 ch-3 spaces, 6 sc)

Round 9- ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1 space), dc in next tr, [ ch 1, dc in next tr] 6 times, ch 5, sc in next 2-dc decrease, sc in each of next 2 dc, skip next sc, sc in each of next 2 dc, sc in next 2-dc decrease, ch 5, ★ dc in next tr, [ch 1, dc in next tr] 7 times, ch 5, sc in next 2-dc decrease, sc in each of next 2 dc, skip next sc, sc in each of next 2 dc, sc in next 2-dc decrease, ch 5, repeat from ★ around, slip st to third ch of first dc.   (48 dc, 42 ch-1 spaces, 12 ch-5 spaces, 36 sc)

Round 10- ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, ch 2, [dc in next dc, ch 2] 6 times, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in each of next 2 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 5, ★ 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, [dc in next dc, ch 2] 6 times, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in each of next 2 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 5, repeat from ★ around, slip st to third ch of first dc.   (60 dc, 42 ch-2 spaces, 12 ch-5 spaces, 24 sc)

Round 11- ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next dc, [ch 3, dc in next dc] 6 times, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 5, sc decrease, ch 5, ★ dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, [dc in next dc, ch 3] 6 times, ch 5, sc decrease, ch 5, repeat from ★ around, slip st to third ch of first dc.  

(60 dc, 48 ch-3 spaces, 12 ch-5 spaces, 12 sc decreases)

Round 12- ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-2 space), slip st in next dc, [ch 3, cluster in next ch-3 space, picot, ch 3, slip st in next dc] 7 times, ch 2, dc in next dc, triple picot, skip next 2 ch-5 spaces, ★ dc in next dc, ch 2, slip st in next dc, [ch 3, cluster in next ch-3 space, picot, ch 3, slip st in next dc] 6 times, ch 2, dc in next dc, triple picot, skip next 2 ch-5 spaces, repeat from ★ around, slip st to third ch of first dc, fasten off and weave in ends.  (12 dc, 12 ch-2 spaces, 84 ch-3 spaces, 42 clusters, 42 picots, 6 triple picots)

Blocking and Finishing

It is optional but recommended to block your finished piece. Fill a bowl with water and add some liquid starch if you prefer the doily to be lightly stiffened. Soak the doily and gently press out any excess liquid, being careful not to pull or twist on the stitches. Lay it flat on a blocking mat and pin the doily working from the center out to the edges. Allow the doily to dry completely before removing the pins.

sc decrease on Round 11

1- insert hook into next sc (first sc of the next 4-sc group).

2- yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).

3- skip next 2 sc and insert hook into next sc (last sc of the 4-sc group).

4- yo and pull up a loop.

5- yo and draw through all 3 loops on the hook.

triple picot on Round 12

1- ch 4.

2- slip st in fourth ch from hook.

3- ch 7.

4- slip st in seventh ch from hook.

5- ch 4.

6- slip st in fourth ch from hook.

7- slip st in the last dc made to complete the triple picot.

Congratulations on your finished doily!  I hope that you enjoyed this pattern! :D

This pattern is by Julia Hart of Draiguna. Feel free to link to this pattern but do not reprint it on your site. You can sell items made from this pattern. Please credit me as the designer, Julia Hart of Draiguna, link to my etsy shop- draiguna.etsy.com, or to my blog- www.draiguna.com. Please do not claim this pattern as your own, sell, or distribute it. Thank you!

© 2018 Draiguna

Frostwoven Snowflakes

These snowflakes have 5 rounds and measure about 3" if using size 10 thread.  They are quick and easy to make!  The thread I used is Aunt Lydia's size 10 cotton in the colors- cream, orchid pink, ecru, red, and burgundy.  The beige colored one is white thread that I dyed using tea :D  A printer friendly version is available here- https://www.draiguna.com/p/frostwoven-snowflake-printer-friendly.html

 These snowflakes have 5 rounds and measure about 3".  This pattern is written using U.S. Terminology.

a small amount of size 10 crochet thread

1.65 mm hook

yarn needle 

scissors

Stitch Abbreviations

ch- chain

dc- double crochet

FPdc- front post double crochet

sc- single crochet

st- stitch
yo- yarn over

Special Stitches

FPdc decrease- ❄ yo, insert hook from front to back around post of st indicated and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, repeat from ❄ once more, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

cluster- ch 3, dc in third ch from hook.

picot- ch 5, slip st in fifth ch from hook.

[ ] - work enclosed instructions the amount of times indicated, or work enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated.

❄ - repeat the following instructions the amount of times indicated.

( ) - Enclose additional information and the number of stitches at the end of a round.

Round 1- ch 6 (counts as foundation ch, first dc and ch-2 space), dc in 6th ch from hook, ch 2, [dc in same ch as last dc made, ch 2] 4 times, slip st in third ch of first dc. (6 dc, 6 ch-2 spaces)

Round 2- ch 1, FPdc twice around same st, ch 2, [FPdc twice around next dc, ch 2] around, slip st to first FPdc. (12 FPdc, 6 ch-2 spaces)

Round 3- ch 1, FPdc twice around same st, FPdc twice around next FPdc, ch 2, [FPdc twice around each of next 2 FPdc, ch 2] around, slip st to first FPdc. (24 FPdc, 6 ch-2 spaces)

Round 4- ch 1, [FPdc decrease around next 2 FPdc] twice, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 space, ch 3, ❄ [FPdc decrease around next 2 FPdc] twice, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 space, ch 3, repeat from ❄ around, slip st to first FPdc decrease. (6 sc, 12 ch-3 spaces, 12 FPdc decreases)

Round 5- ch 1, FPdc decrease around next 2 FPdc decreases, cluster, picot, cluster, slip st in last FPdc decrease made, ch 3, [sc, ch 3] twice in next sc, ❄ FPdc decrease around next 2 FPdc decreases, cluster, picot, cluster, slip st in last FPdc decrease made, ch 3, [sc, ch 3] twice in next sc, repeat from ❄ around, slip st to first FPdc decrease, fasten off and weave in ends. (12 sc, 18 ch-3 spaces, 6 FPdc decreases, 12 clusters, 6 picots)

Blocking and Finishing

It is optional but recommended to block your finished piece. Fill a bowl with water and add some liquid starch if you prefer the snowflake to be lightly stiffened. Soak the snowflake and gently press out any excess liquid, being careful not to pull or twist on the stitches. Lay it flat on a blocking mat and pin the snowflake working from the center out to the edges. Allow it to dry completely before removing the pins.

Round 1

1- ch 6. The first ch made is the one you will be working in for Round 1. Chains 2, 3, and 4 count as the first dc. Chains 5 and 6 count as the first ch-2 space. 

2- dc in the first ch made (6th ch from hook). 

3- ch 2, [dc in same ch as last dc made, ch 2] 5 times.  There should be 6 dc and 6 ch-2 spaces.  Slip st to the third ch of first dc.  Round 1 complete.

Making the first FPdc on Round 2

1- ch 1

2- yo and insert hook from front to back around the same dc.

3- yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

4- yo and draw through 2 loop on hook (2 loops remaining).

5- yo and draw through the last 2 loops on the hook to complete the FPdc.

Making the first FPdc decrease on Round 4

1- ch 1.

2- yo and insert hook from front to back around the same FPdc.

3- yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

4- yo and draw through 2 loops (2 loops remaining. 

5- repeat steps 2 to 4 around the next FPdc (3 loops on hook).

6- yo and draw through all 3 loops.

Making the first FPdc decrease on Round 5

1- ch 1, yo and insert hook from front to back around the same FPdc decrease.

2- pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).

3- yo and insert hook from front to back around the next FPdc decrease and pull up a loop. Yo and draw through 2 loops on hook. 

4- yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

cluster, picot, cluster on Round 5

1- ch 3.

2 and 3- dc in the third ch from the hook to complete the first cluster st.

4- ch 5.

5- slip st in fifth ch from hook.

6- repeat steps 1-3 to complete the second cluster.  Slip st in the last FPdc decrease made.

I hope that you enjoyed this pattern.  Happy crocheting!! :D

This pattern is by Julia Hart of Draiguna. Feel free to link to this pattern but do not reprint it on your site. You can sell items made from this pattern. Please credit me as the designer, Julia Hart of Draiguna, link to my etsy shop- draiguna.etsy.com, or to my blog- www.draiguna.com. Please do not claim this pattern as your own, sell, or distribute it. Thank you!

© 2018 Draiguna