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Crochet Heart Bookmark – Easy Valentine’s Day Gift Idea

If you are looking for a quick, beginner-friendly crochet project for Valentine’s Day, this crochet heart bookmark is the perfect choice. This cute handmade bookmark works up fast and makes a thoughtful gift for book lovers, teachers, friends, and loved ones.

Why This Crochet Heart Bookmark Is Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Beginner-friendly crochet project
Uses basic crochet stitches
Quick to make
Perfect handmade gift
Great scrap yarn project

Materials Required

Medium weight (4-ply) cotton yarn
4 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Crochet Heart Bookmark – Written Pattern

Heart Motif

Start with a magic ring.

Chain 4.
Make 3 triple crochet stitches into the magic ring.
Make 3 double crochet stitches.

Chain 1.
Make 1 triple crochet stitch.
Chain 1.

Make 3 double crochet stitches.
Make 3 triple crochet stitches.
Chain 4.
Slip stitch into the center while including the starting tail.

Pull the starting tail tightly to close the magic ring completely. Adjust stitches to shape the heart evenly.

Bookmark Chain

Chain approximately 60–70 stitches (adjust length as needed).
Leave about 12 chains from the hook.
Create a locking ring by making 4–5 slip stitches into the foundation chain.
Chain 1 and fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in the starting and finishing yarn ends using a tapestry needle. Secure with a small knot and trim excess yarn.

Tips for Best Results

Use cotton yarn for durability
Adjust chain length based on book size
Block lightly for better shape

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Final Thoughts

This crochet heart bookmark is a lovely handmade gift that is both decorative and functional. Whether you’re gifting it for Valentine’s Day or making it for yourself, this project is sure to be a favorite.

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Crochet Twisted Headband Pattern

Crochet Twisted Headband / Ear Warmer – Easy Ribbed Crochet Pattern

This crochet twisted headband is a simple, beginner-friendly project that works up quickly and is perfect for fall and winter. Made using single crochet stitches and back loop only ribbing, this headband has a beautiful stretchy texture and a stylish twisted knot at the front.

Materials Required

5-ply wool + acrylic blend yarn
3.5 mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Size Guide

The foundation chain is made based on head circumference. For a 24-inch head size, the foundation chain measures approximately 21–21.5 inches, allowing stretch for a comfortable fit.

Crochet Twisted Headband – Written Pattern

Foundation

Make a slip knot and crochet a foundation chain to match your head circumference measurement without counting stitches.

Row 1

Skip the first chain from the hook. Make single crochet stitches in each chain across. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch.

Row 2

Chain 1 and turn. Make the first single crochet into both loops. From the second stitch onwards, work single crochet in the back loop only. In the last stitch, work into both loops.

Row 3 and Onwards

Repeat Row 2. Continue working back loop only single crochet stitches, ensuring the first and last stitches of each row are worked into both loops for neat edges.

Continue until the headband reaches your desired width. Make sure the total number of rows is even.

Finishing the Twist

Fold the band in half. Bring both ends inward to form a twisted “C” shape. Sew all layers together using a tapestry needle. Secure with knots and weave in all ends.

Final Touch

Turn the twist inward to create a neat twisted knot appearance at the front.

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Final Thoughts

This crochet twisted headband is a great beginner project and makes a perfect handmade gift. Try it in different yarns and colors for every season.

Happy Crocheting! 💛

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Crochet Christmas Tree Appliqué

Crochet Christmas Tree Appliqué – Free Pattern + Step-by-Step Tutorial

This cute and simple Crochet Christmas Tree Appliqué is made using the classic granny triangle method. It works beautifully as a Christmas ornament, gift topper, garland, greeting card decoration, or festive wall décor.

Materials

4-ply 100% cotton yarn – Green & Brown
2.5 mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Written Pattern (Based Completely on Video Script)

🎄 TRIANGLE BASE – ROW 1

Make a magic circle.
Begin with chain 3 (counts as 1 DC). Add a stitch marker in the 3rd chain.

Inside the magic circle:

4 DC total (including ch-3) → first side
Ch 3 → corner
4 DC → second side
Ch 3 → corner
4 DC → third side
Ch 3 → final corner

Pull magic circle tight.
Slip stitch into the marked chain to close Row 1.

🎄 TRIANGLE BASE – ROW 2

Slip stitch across until you reach the next chain-3 corner space.
Begin with ch 3 (counts as DC). Add stitch marker.

Corner formula (repeat in each chain-3 space):

4 DC
Ch 3
4 DC
Ch 1

Work this formula in all 3 corners.
Slip stitch into marked chain to close Row 2.

🎄 TRIANGLE BASE – ROW 3

Slip stitch to the next chain-3 corner space.
Begin with ch 3 (mark it).

Corner formula:

4 DC
Ch 3
4 DC
Ch 1

Side formula (in each chain-1 space on triangle sides):

4 DC
Ch 1

Repeat: Corner → Side → Corner → Side → Corner → Side Slip stitch to top of ch-3 to close Row 3.

🎄 SINGLE CROCHET BORDER – ROW 4

Begin with chain 1.
SC across each DC stitch.
In each chain-3 corner space → make 3 SC.
In each chain-1 space → 1 SC.
Continue around until back at start.
Slip stitch to first SC, ch 1, fasten off.

🌲 CROCHET STEM / TRUNK

Using brown yarn, attach at the middle stitches of any triangle side.

Row 1:

Ch 1 (ignored as stitch)
5 HDC across next 5 stitches

Row 2:

Ch 1 (ignore)
5 HDC across

Row 3 (shaping):

Ch 1
HDC in first 4 stitches
Slip stitch into last stitch for curved bottom

Fasten off and weave in ends.

🎁 Finishing

Weave all tail ends neatly into stitches. Trim extra yarn. Your Christmas Tree Appliqué is ready!

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Happy Crocheting! 🎄💚

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Crochet Sunflower Scrunchie – Free Step-by-Step Pattern

This crochet sunflower-inspired scrunchie is quick and easy to make. It works great as a hair accessory, gift, or market stall product. You can make the petals longer or shorter by simply changing the number of chains.

Materials

4 Ply 100% Acrylic Yarn (Brown & Yellow)
4 mm Crochet Hook
Hair Tie / Rubber Band
Tapestry Needle & Scissors

Abbreviations

SC = Single Crochet
CH = Chain
SL ST = Slip Stitch

Scrunchie Center (Brown)

Make a slip knot and attach yarn to the hook.

Insert hook around the hair tie.
Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops = SC.

Continue making SC all around the hair tie.
Make sure stitches are close together with no gaps.

Once full round is complete:
SL ST into the first SC.
CH 1.
Trim yarn leaving 2-3 inches of tail.
Weave in both tail ends neatly using tapestry needle.

Sunflower Petals (Yellow)

Insert hook into both loops of any SC stitch on the scrunchie.

Place yellow yarn on hook and pull through.
CH 10.

SL ST into the next stitch on the base to form the first petal.

Repeat for entire round:
CH 10 → SL ST into next stitch.

To adjust petal size:
CH 15 for longer petals.
CH 7 for smaller petals.

When last petal is complete:
SL ST to the first stitch to close the round.
CH 1, trim yarn, and weave in ends.

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