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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

~ a sweet-heart too ~

Materials:


- plastic heart shaped kid bracelets (I bought mine from the Dollar General in the party section)
- 4-ply ww acrylic yarn
- I hook

Size:  approximately 6" across

Directions:


Rnd 1: Join yarn with a sc around the heart bracelet. Continue to sc around bracelet until covered. Make sure you end up with an even number of sc's. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in same sc, ch 2. *Skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 3:  Sl st into ch 2 space, (ch 5, dc) in same space.  (dc, ch 2, dc) in each ch 2 space around.  Join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 5.

Rnd 4:  Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next dc, (sc, ch 3, sc around the 1st sc) in ch 2 space.  *Sc in next 2 dc, (sc, ch 3, sc around the 1st sc) in the next ch 2 space.  Repeat from * around.  Sc in next dc.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

Add a hanging loop if desired.

***Debi Y's version***

15 comments:

  1. asekncJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    So sweet! I can't wait to buy some bracelets so I can make some of these!!!
    Thank you so much for all that you so sweetly share.

    Hugs,
    ♥Anita
    "One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things."
    ~John Burroughs
    http://aseknc.blogspot.com/

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  2. SelfsewnJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    OMG what a great idea!

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  3. Gramma RitaJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Love your sweet hearts. So pretty! I might just have to pick up some of those plastic hearts next time I'm in town. Thanks for sharing your ideas. :)

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  4. -January 4, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Oh Debi, this one is extra cute! Thanks again for sharing.

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  5. glorJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Debi, I love this. I have to stop by the dollar store tonight. I've been looking for valentine decoration/crochet and here it is...thank you so much for the pattern.

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  6. hooksandyarnsJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Thanks ladies. :)

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  7. sarah londonJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    L.O.V.E it!!

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  8. WendyJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Bea-u-ti-ful!! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    So lovely , will be looking out for hearts in our shops.. Thanks for sharing your pattern :))

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  10. Heather - The Good LifeJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Super cute Debi. :-) Hope you have a great day!

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  11. Aisyah HelgaJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    This is very cute! My daughter will love these!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    This is really cute!!! I hope I can find some Heart shapes at my dollar store. Thank you for showing!!

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  13. hooksandyarnsJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Thanks ladies - I'm glad everyone likes them. :)

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Hello Debi,
    I am very happy to give you the stylish blogger award! Come and pick it from my blog!
    Your heart is lovely!
    Angie

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  15. RecycleCindyJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I stumbled upon your blog through SU and really love your Valentine hearts. I shared it over at our Ravelry group for the Valentine swap projects. I thought a person could use a six-pack plastic pop ring for the base if you didn't have a dollar store bracelet.

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