This red heart heres my guide walks through the key details from the source pattern. The Here’s My Heart Gift Bag pattern is a warm project that blends functionality and charm. Made with a playful heart motif, this bag is perfect for gifting or as a stylish accessory for any young crochet enthusiast. With its vibrant colors and sweet white edging, it offers a sweet way to carry small treasures or present gifts.
This intermediate-level crochet project requires some familiarity with skills like the adjustable ring method and working in rounds. The unique build uses creating two heart shapes that are sewn as one with a gusset, letting for a spacious interior. The result is a cute and useful bag that is sure to be a favorite.
Red Heart Heres My: Understanding the Heart Construction
The heart bag is crafted from two distinct heart motifs. Are formed using a mix of a mitered square and lobes. This structure not only boosts the look appeal but also contributes to the bag’s sturdiness. The pattern lists creating two large hearts. Are then assembled with a side gusset, making it spacious enough for everyday use.
Each heart is completed with an edging that adds a touch of elegance. The use of two contrasting colors, Cherry Red for the body and Off White for the trim, allows for a nice visual contrast that makes the bag stand out.
Color Selection and Yarn Preparation for This Bag
Choosing your colors can greatly influence the final look of the gift bag. The pattern suggests using a vibrant red for the main body to evoke a sense of warmth and affection, making it an ideal choice for a gift. Check using a contrasting color for the edging to enhance the full design.
Before starting, ensure your yarn is properly wound and free of tangles. This will help maintain a smooth tension while making, making the project more fun and the stitches more even. Check the original PDF specs, supplies list. Stitch steps before working each section so your tension and done sizes stay even from start to finish.
Tips for Working with the Adjustable Ring
The adjustable ring is a crucial skill for starting projects that require a closed center, like the heart motifs in this bag. If you’re new to this method, take some time to practice it apart. Wrap the yarn into a ring and hold the tail behind the working yarn for easy access as you begin your stitches.
If you find the adjustable ring challenging, video tutorials can provide visual guidance that may help clarify the steps. Mastering this skill will greatly improve your ability to create rounded shapes in your crochet projects, enhancing your full skill set.
Specifications and Measurements
Sizes & fit
Gift bag measures 6” long x 5½” wide (15 x 14 cm), not including handles Special Technique Adjustable-ring method—Wrap yarn into a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn.
Gauge & motif dimensions
4 sts = 1” (2.5 cm); 5 rows = 1” (2.5 cm) in single crochet with larger hook. CHECK Continued…
Pattern skill level: Intermediate.
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Row 12: Skip first 3 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, slip st in next st—11 dc and 1 slip st. Fasten off. Second Lobe With right side facing and larger hook, join A with slip st in ch-2 space.
Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in ch-2 space, sc in next 2 sts, skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in last 3 sts, turn—5 dc and 6 sc.
Row 2: Repeat Row 12 from first lobe of lace heart—11 dc. Edging With right side facing, join B with slip st in marked ch-2 space.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st of Row 11 of second lobe, *[2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] 3 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st;* sc in ends of next 11 rows, (sc, ch 2, sc) in beginning ring, sc in ends of next 11 rows, sc in next st; repeat from * to * once, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st of Row 11 of first lobe, turn—56 sc and 1 ch-2 sp.
Row 2: Ch 3, sc in next st, *[ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st] 13 times, ch 3,* skip ch-2 sp, sc in next st; repeat from * to * once, slip st in last st, turn—28 sc and 28 ch-3 sps.
Row 3: Ch 1, slip st in first ch-3 space, [ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next ch-3 space] 14 times, ch 3, sc in same ch-3 space as just worked, [ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next ch-3 space] 13 times, ch 3, slip st in last ch-3 space—28 sc and 29 ch-3 sps. Fasten off. Side Gusset With larger hook and A, ch 52.
Row 1 (right side): Working in back bars, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—51 sc.
Rows 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn.
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, ch 2; working in spaces between rows, sc 4 sts evenly across to Row 1, ch 2; working in opposite side of Row 1, sc in each ch, ch 2; working in spaces between rows, sc 4 sts evenly across to Row 5; join with slip st in first sc—110 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Fasten off. Place markers on center sts of each long edge. Handles (make 2) With smaller hook and B, leaving an 8” (20.5 cm) tail, ch 41.
Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, turn—40 slip sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, slip st in each st. Fasten off, leaving 8” (20.5 cm) tail.
Hook specified in the pattern
Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 5mm [H-8 US] and 5.5mm
Materials Required for the Gift Bag
RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 5142 Cherry Red A and 4601 Off White B Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 5mm [H-8 US] and 5.5mm
[I-9 US].
Yarn needle
Detailed Instructions for the Here’s My Heart Gift Bag
Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in ch-2 space, sc in next 4 sts, skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in last 5 sts, turn—5 dc and 10 sc. Rows 2 and 3: Repeat Rows 16 and 17 of first lobe. Do not fasten off. Edging
Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] 2 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, sc in last st of Row 16 of second lobe, ch 1, slip st in marked ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in first st of Row 16 of first lobe, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times; *sc in ends of next 16 rows,* (sc, ch 2, sc) in beginning ring; repeat from * to * once; join with slip st in first st—74 sc and 1 ch-2 sp. Fasten off. Lace Heart Mitered Square Work same as Rows 1–10 of large heart—20 sc and 1 ch-2 sp. Place marker in ch-2 space of Row 10. First Lobe
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, sc in ch-2 space, turn—5 dc and 6 sc. Gift bag measures 6” long x 5½” wide (15 x 14 cm), not including handles Special Technique Adjustable-ring method—Wrap yarn into a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Grip ring and tail firmly between middle finger and thumb. Insert hook through center of ring, yarn over (with working yarn) and draw up a loop. Work stitches of first round in the ring. After the first round of stitches is worked, pull gently, but firmly, on tail to tighten ring.
Notes
1. Bag is made of 3 hearts sewn together with gusset side and sewn-on handles. 2. Hearts are worked in 2 separate sections: a mitered square and first lobe, then the 2nd lobe and edging. 3. Smaller hook is used only for handles to create a stronger fabric.
BAG
Large Hearts (make 2) Mitered Square With larger hook and A, make an adjustable ring.
Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ring, turn—2 sc and 1 ch-2 sp.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in last st, turn—4 sc and 1 ch-2 sp.
Rows 3–14: Ch 1, sc in each st to ch-2 space, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc in remaining sts, turn¬—28 sc and 1 ch-2 space. Place marker in ch-2 space of Row 14. First Lobe
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in last 4 sts, sc in ch-2 space, turn—5 dc and 10 sc. YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. RED HEART® Soft®, Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4 oz (113 g), 212 yd (194 m) balls Designed by Andee Graves What you will need: RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each 5142 Cherry Red A and 4601 Off White B Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 5mm [H-8 US] and 5.5mm
[I-9 US].
Yarn needle GAUGE: 4 sts = 1” (2.5 cm); 5
| Abbreviation | Meaning in the original pattern |
|---|---|
| rows | 1” (2.5 cm) in single crochet with larger hook. CHECK Continued… |
Pattern skill level: Intermediate.
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Row 12: Skip first 3 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, slip st in next st—11 dc and 1 slip st. Fasten off. Second Lobe With right side facing and larger hook, join A with slip st in ch-2 space.
Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in ch-2 space, sc in next 2 sts, skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in last 3 sts, turn—5 dc and 6 sc.
Row 2: Repeat Row 12 from first lobe of lace heart—11 dc. Edging With right side facing, join B with slip st in marked ch-2 space.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st of Row 11 of second lobe, *[2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] 3 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st;* sc in ends of next 11 rows, (sc, ch 2, sc) in beginning ring, sc in ends of next 11 rows, sc in next st; repeat from * to * once, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st of Row 11 of first lobe, turn—56 sc and 1 ch-2 sp.
Row 2: Ch 3, sc in next st, *[ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st] 13 times, ch 3,* skip ch-2 sp, sc in next st; repeat from * to * once, slip st in last st, turn—28 sc and 28 ch-3 sps.
Row 3: Ch 1, slip st in first ch-3 space, [ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next ch-3 space] 14 times, ch 3, sc in same ch-3 space as just worked, [ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next ch-3 space] 13 times, ch 3, slip st in last ch-3 space—28 sc and 29 ch-3 sps. Fasten off. Side Gusset With larger hook and A, ch 52.
Row 1 (right side): Working in back bars, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—51 sc.
Rows 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn.
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, ch 2; working in spaces between rows, sc 4 sts evenly across to Row 1, ch 2; working in opposite side of Row 1, sc in each ch, ch 2; working in spaces between rows, sc 4 sts evenly across to Row 5; join with slip st in first sc—110 sc and 4 ch-2 sps. Fasten off. Place markers on center sts of each long edge. Handles (make 2) With smaller hook and B, leaving an 8” (20.5 cm) tail, ch 41.
Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, turn—40 slip sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, slip st in each st. Fasten off, leaving 8” (20.5 cm) tail.
FINISHING
With right side facing, place lace heart on top of right side of large heart. With B, sew through both lower edges, leaving 18 stitches open across top to create pocket. With wrong sides together, align one marked stitch on gusset with point of large heart. With A and overcast stitching, sew through both edges to create a raised seam on right side of bag. Repeat to attach 2nd heart to gusset. Using photograph as a guide for placement, sew ends of handles to wrong side of large hearts. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; sp(s) = space(s); st(s) = stitch(es); ( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gift Bag
What is the size of the finished gift bag?
The done gift bag is made to be useful while keeping a charming look. Its compact size makes it suitable for holding small items, which is ideal for gifts or own use. The thoughtful design ensures it looks warm without sacrificing practicality.
What should I do if I struggle with the adjustable ring technique?
If you’re having difficulty with the adjustable ring method, try practicing with a scrap yarn first. This skill uses wrapping the yarn into a ring and making sure that the tail falls behind the working yarn. Once you feel soft, you can apply it to your project.
Also, check watching video tutorials that demonstrate the adjustable ring. Visual aids can significantly enhance your knowing and help you master this skill for your heart motifs.
Can I modify the pattern to make a larger bag?
While the pattern is made for a exact size, you can certainly adjust it to create a larger bag. To do this, simply increase the number of stitches in your base chain and adjust the number of rows in the heart motifs well.
Keep in mind that altering the size may require additional yarn and could affect the full look. Be sure to plan your changes well to maintain the bag’s planned look.
Now that you have a clear knowing of how to create your gift bag, gather your supplies, choose your favorite colors. Get started on this charming project. It’s a perfect way to express your style and make a heartfelt gift!
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