Hearts in Hearts

Hearts in Hearts Crochet Pattern

Project Overview

Hearts in Hearts is an intermediate-level crochet design created by designer Michelle Ryan of NezumiWorld. This downloadable PDF pattern is suitable for table setting applications and produces decorative pieces using filet crochet techniques with fine thread-weight yarn.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates decorative crochet pieces featuring a hearts-within-hearts motif. The design is worked in filet crochet, a technique that produces an open, lacy fabric with a structured grid appearance. The pattern includes two variations: a 1 x 1 filet grid version and a 1 x 2 filet grid version, allowing crafters to choose their preferred finished size and complexity level.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Hearts in Hearts pattern employs filet crochet, a fundamental technique that creates fabric through the strategic placement of solid and open squares. This method relies on reading a visual chart or graph to determine where stitches are worked and where spaces are left open. The technique produces a delicate, geometric fabric ideal for decorative table linens and accent pieces.

Stitches and Construction Methods

• Chain stitch (ch) - Used to create the foundation chain at the beginning of the pattern
• Double crochet (dc) - The primary stitch used throughout the filet grid to build solid squares
• Turning chains (ch 3) - Worked at the end of each row to prepare for the next row of stitching
• Graph reading - Crafters follow a detailed chart, reading rows from right to left, with each square on the graph representing either a solid stitch block or an open space

The 1 x 1 filet grid version begins with a foundation chain of 115 stitches and continues for 57 rows total. The 1 x 2 filet grid variation starts with a foundation chain of 172 stitches, creating a larger finished piece. Both versions follow the same fundamental construction method: chain to turn, work double crochets according to the graph pattern, and continue row by row until the design is complete.

Materials

Hearts in Hearts is designed to be worked with thread-weight yarn, which creates a fine, delicate finished fabric. The pattern requires an appropriate crochet hook sized for thread-weight materials and a foundation chain of either 115 or 172 stitches depending on the grid variation selected.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While filet crochet itself is relatively straightforward once the basic technique is mastered, the Hearts in Hearts design requires careful attention to chart reading, consistent stitch tension, and the ability to count stitches accurately across multiple rows. The fine thread weight also demands patience and precision from the crocheter.