Oh, the vintage pebble heart garland… where do I start? Came across this darling pattern online and it was like a blast of fresh air in my crochet adventures.
Each heart, intricately designed with the pebble stitch, promises to add a dash of old-world charm wherever it hangs. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen my fair share of heart garlands, but this one? It’s got that certain je ne sais quoi – a vintage vibe that’s both elegant and playfully romantic.
I’ve got to say, the simplicity of it all is what truly caught my eye. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned crochet warrior, this pattern’s a breeze. And the customization possibilities? Endless. I mean, picture it – a heart garland in shades of soft pastel for a nursery, or perhaps bold, vibrant hues to celebrate a holiday or special occasion.
It’s not just about the colors, though. It’s about the joy of creating something that speaks to the heart, stitch by thoughtful stitch. So, go ahead, whip out your crochet hook, and let’s spread a little love, one pebble-stitched heart at a time.
You’re going to adore it, trust me.
Designer: Hooked on Candy
Materials & Tools
- Yarnsmith Pebble Haze in colors:
- Yellow Amber, Titanite, Chrysocolla, Chalcedoy, Fluorite, Petalite
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Fiberfill
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
St/s – stitch/es
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Inc – increase
Dcinc – two dc in same st
Sl st – slip stitch
Sk – skip a st
Rep – repeat
WS – wrong side
Hearts
Make two of each color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: 3 hdc, 4 dcinc, 2 dc, sl st, 2 dc, 4 dcinc, 3 hdc, 5 sc, 3 hdc in same st, 5 sc (40)
Rnd 7: 3 hdc, (dc, dcinc) x 4, 2 dc, sl st, 2 dc, (dcinc, dc) x 4, 3 hdc, 6 sc, 3 sc in same st, 6 sc, sl st to beg sc to join (50)
Finish off and weave in ends.
Place two hears of the same color WS together.
Using a contrasting color of your choice, insert your hook in the same st as your final sl st and the corresponding st on the other side.
This is where we will begin the next round.
Rnd 8: 3 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 4, 2 sc, sl st, 2 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 4, 10 sc, pause here to lightly stuff your heart through the remaining gap, 3 sc in same st, 7 sc (60)
Rnd 9: sl st, (sk, 4 hdc in same st, sk, sl st) x 5, ch 6, sk, sl st, (sk, 4 hdc in same st, sk, sl st) x 7, 3 sc in same st, (sl st, sk, 4 hdc in same st, sk) x 2, sl st to beg sl st to join. (15 clusters plus ch 6 loop)
Finish off and weave in ends.
Making the Garland
Using a color of your choice.
Ch 50, sl st into ch 6 loop of any heart, ch 30, join your next heart in the same way, repeat for each remaining heart finishing with a final ch 50.