Paintbox Yarns My Love Card Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns My Love Card Crochet Decoration

What Is Being Made

The My Love Card is a decorative crochet heart motif designed to embellish a blank greetings card. This beginner-friendly project creates a charming textile accent for card-making and gift-giving occasions. The finished heart motif measures approximately 10 cm (4 inches) wide and 11 cm (4¼ inches) tall, making it a perfectly proportioned embellishment for a standard greeting card measuring 15 cm (6 inches) wide by 21 cm (8¼ inches) tall.

Techniques Used

This pattern is worked flat using fundamental crochet construction methods suitable for beginners. The heart motif is created using circular rounds that are worked in the round, then pressed and shaped to achieve the final form. The design employs straightforward crochet techniques that build upon basic chain and stitch foundations, making it an ideal introductory project for those learning crochet fundamentals.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – used to create the foundation of the motif
• Double crochet / Single crochet (dc/sc) – the primary stitch used throughout the motif construction
• Half treble / Half double crochet (htr/hdc) – employed to shape and define the heart structure
• Treble / Double crochet (tr/dc) – used to add height and dimension to the design
• Slip stitch (ss) – used to join rounds and create seamless transitions

Materials Required

This project requires Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK yarn in Lipstick Pink (or the color shown on the pattern cover). Only small amounts of yarn are needed for the heart motif. A 3½mm crochet hook (UK size 9 / US size E4) is specified for this pattern. Additionally, you will need a blank greetings card approximately 15 cm by 21 cm in size and strong glue suitable for both textiles and paper to attach the finished motif to the card.

Tension and Gauge Information

Proper tension is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies that the first 2 rounds of the motif should measure 3½ cm (1⅜ inches) in diameter when worked with the recommended 3½mm hook. Crocheters are advised to work a gauge swatch using the first 2 rounds before beginning the full project. If the swatch measures too small, a thicker hook should be used; if too large, a thinner hook is recommended. This tension check ensures the heart motif will be the correct size for the greeting card.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology with US terminology provided in italics throughout the instructions. Yarn quantities are approximate and based on average requirements. After completing the motif, careful pressing following the yarn ball band instructions is recommended, gently easing the motif into shape to achieve the proper heart form. Paintbox Yarns recommends using only the specified yarn to ensure the finished item matches the intended measurements and appearance.