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CROCHET HUGS FOR YOUR VALENTINE??

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I love the shape of a valentine heart. I am very attracted to stars, half moons, and hearts. I also LOVE turtles!

This time of year, we might want to think ahead to Valentine’s Day. There’s not a lot of time to make something special for that someone special. My husband (of 31+ years) is not very engaged in celebrating holidays of any kind – but especially not ‘Hallmark Holidays’ such as Valentine’s Day. Never matter that I believe the holiday has been around longer than Hallmark greeting cards. The first mass produced Valentine’s Cards were created in 1847. Now, more than a BILLION Valentine Cards are sent each year. A BILLION. We need to get in on some of that action……

So – instead of buying a mass produced card for your sweetie, why not crochet a little something in thread and affix it to a plain card? Then, put that on the top of the box containing something special you’ve made for your Valentine. Crochet a scarf, mittens, bookmark, car wash mitt, socks, sachet, etc. There are plenty of sites out there that offer free patterns online for your small thread design and for the larger items you want to crochet also.

If you want to make something funky, try this:

Buy some of those cute little heart candies – the kind that have little sayings on them. Spray them with spray glue or hair spray to ‘set’ them. Then glue them to a heart-shaped wreath you’ve crocheted. Or, make some earrings from them. Or a charm bracelet.

Find a heart-shaped candy box from last year (I’ve been seeing them lately at thrift stores) and crochet a flower to glue atop the box. Write a love letter and put it inside. If you can’t find a heart-shaped box, use any cute box (widely available at craft stores), crochet a heart or two and glue on top. Paint or decorate as you like. Fill with home made goodies (cookies and crochet) and your love note.

I like these cute intertwined hearts.

Most of these ideas don’t cost much – but they SAY a lot.

Looking for more Valentine’s Day Crochet patterns? Check out these Crochet patterns we found on Etsy.

Still, want more Valentine’s day posts? Read all our Valentine’s day articles here.

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Comments

  5. You gave me some ideas to do up real quick and send to daughter in college for her dorm door!!! And I love turtles too…they are my sorority’s mascot so anything turtle is great for me.

  7. I love your ideas. I always look for new things to make. I thought of making those cute little card baskets but instead of using C-mas cards use Valentine ones and then add homemade items and candy..

  9. Hi Debb,
    I enjoy crocheting around cards too, to add a decorative edging. I use a hole punch and sz 10 thread. Just single crochet around once then use any pattern you like after that. I’ll post some of mine soon.
    Thanks for your comments!
    jd

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Pattern Review: Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern

The Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat Crochet Pattern is one of those fun wearable crochet projects that has just the right mix of retro charm and modern festival style. If you have been seeing granny square bucket hats popping up everywhere and thinking, “I could make that,” this pattern is a lovely place to start.

This crochet bucket hat is worked in the round using granny-style clusters, giving it that familiar textured look without requiring you to join lots of separate squares. That is a definite win if, like me, you enjoy the look of granny motifs but don’t always feel emotionally prepared for a mountain of seams and ends.

The pattern uses worsted weight #4 yarn, with cotton or a cotton blend recommended, which makes sense for a summer hat. Cotton gives the hat a bit more structure and keeps it feeling breathable rather than floppy and sweaty. You’ll need around 80g of yarn, a 5.5mm crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle. The finished hat is designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 51–55cm / 20.1–21.7 inches, which puts it in the adult small/medium range.

What I like about this pattern is that it includes practical fit notes rather than pretending every head and every crocheter’s tension is magically the same. The granny mesh has stretch, and the pattern suggests trying the crown on after Round 5 before continuing with the body section. That is such a useful little check-in point, especially with hats, because nobody wants to finish the whole thing only to discover it either perches on top like a teacup or slides down over your eyes like a lampshade.

The instructions are written in US crochet terms and include a clear stitch key covering chains, clusters, double crochet, repeats, slip stitches, and spaces. The pattern also explains how the rounds are closed, how the beginning chain functions, and how to count the clusters at the end of each round, which is helpful for keeping the shape on track.

The construction is straightforward: you begin at the crown, continue down into the sides, and then work the brim. The brim shaping comes from an increase round that helps kick the edge outward into that classic bucket hat shape. Rounds 15–17 then hold steady to smooth out the brim edge, giving the hat a neat finish without making the shaping feel overly complicated.

I would call this an easy to confident beginner crochet pattern rather than a very first crochet project. You’ll want to be comfortable working in the round, counting repeats, and making double crochet clusters. Once the rhythm clicks, though, it becomes a relaxing, repeat-friendly project — the sort of crochet you can work on while half-watching TV, provided you don’t lose count during the increase rounds. Ask me how I know.

This pattern also has great colour-play potential. The yellow version feels sunny and wearable, the scrap yarn version has brilliant festival energy, and a red-and-green version would make a surprisingly cute Christmas market hat. It would also be a good stash-busting crochet project if you have leftover cotton yarns hanging around from dishcloths, bags, or summer tops.

Overall, the Georgie Granny Square Bucket Hat is a cheerful, wearable crochet pattern with strong Etsy appeal. It hits that sweet spot between nostalgic granny square style and modern handmade fashion, making it a great pattern for festival outfits, summer wardrobes, handmade gifts, and market sellers looking for a trendy crochet accessory.

Best for: confident beginners, granny stitch lovers, summer crochet projects, festival fashion, scrap yarn makes, and crocheters who want a wearable project that feels fun rather than fussy.