A valentine gift for you - a free tutorial for a crocheted heart! This pattern is completely free but if you would like to make a donation to support my work and show your appreciation then I will send you an 11 page PDF version that you can download to print or be able to use when you are not on-line. The PDF version also includes a complete text version of the pattern for a simple black and white printing option (just print the last two pages). Donations can be made through Paypal, and truly, any amount is appreciated, no amount is too small :) As soon as I receive notification of a donation I will email your Sweet Heart Crochet Pattern PDF to you. Your pattern will be mailed to the email connected to Paypal unless otherwise noted in a message to me. Thank you so much for your consideration and I hope you enjoy this free pattern! Sweet Heart Crochet Pattern Stitches Used: ch: chain sc: single crochet decrease: join 2 sc stitches to make one (video here) increase: do two sc into one sc space (make two stitches where you would usually make one) Materials: •any yarn, any weight; the bulkier the yarn the larger the heart and vice versa •crochet hook recommended for yarn that you’ll be using •embroidery needle for weaving in tails Finished Size: Depends upon yarn used, but using worsted weight yarn with a size H (5mm) hook the heart is approximately 4" wide and 3" tall. Pattern: The heart begins from the bottom point. *Tip: after each row is completed, count your stitches to make sure you have the correct number.* Foundation chain: 3 chains plus 1 turning chain. Row one: 3 sc then make one turning chain; turn work. There is a single turning chain at the end of every row and you always turn your work at the end of each row. Total stitches in the row is 3. Row Two: One increase in the first sc, sc in 2nd sc and another increase in the last sc. Total stitches in the row is 5. Row Three: One increase in the first sc, sc in each previous sc and do another increase in the last sc. Total stitches in the row is 7. Row Four: Repeat as above with an increase in the first and last sc and do regular sc for the middle stitches. Total stitches in the row is 9. Row Five: Repeat same process as previous rows. Total stitches in the row is 11. Row Six: No increases. One sc in each previous sc. Total stitches in the row is 11. Row Seven: One increase in the first and last sc and regular sc for the middle stitches. Total stitches in the row is 13. Row Eight: Repeat as above with two increases. Total stitches in the row is 15. Row Nine: Repeat as above with two increases. Total stitches in the row is 17. Row Ten:...