Row 2: Ch1, turn, 2sc in first st, sc in next st. Row 1: With Red, ch2, work 2sc in the first ch made. St count is in ( ) at end of round/row.Start each round in same stitch as join.Join rounds with sl st to first st of round.

Beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

I have a tutorial to help you out: Twisted Single Crochet Tutorial Special Stitches: The edging is Twisted Single Crochet which looks like Crab Stitch but is worked in the normal direction, rather than backwards. Gauge with 5 mm hook: 14 hdc x 15 rows = 4″

Cardboard to make two hearts approximately 6″ square eachĭid you know I have a shop on Amazon featuring some of my favorite tools and gadgets? Click the link below to visit my shop and get your supplies, at great prices, fast and easy.

Worsted weight yarn I have used Red Heart Super Saver in two colors:.

I also added one of my favorite trims to the lid edge – the Twisted Single Crochet which looks just like the Crab Stitch but is worked in the usual direction instead of backwards like Crab Stitch! By making the lid hearts in two colors I got that nice layer of chains along the side. I keep the design pretty simple and it works up fast, but I wanted to add a little interest, so I contrasted the red with white trim. You can use a medium weight piece of cardboard or any other firm paper or plastic you may have – I actually used a paper plate! I also added a bit of reinforcement to the base and lid of the box to help it keep a nice shape. Gauge isn’t critical for this project but I’ve provided it to help guide you. Just make sure that the yarn you choose isn’t too flimsy and that you use a hook to keep the stitches tight. You really could use lots of different yarns, even clean out your stash. Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the Red Heart Super Saver I used for this box. Valentine’s Day is upon us and there’s still time to make something special, such as this Heart Box, for a loved one. Of course you could buy a chocolate box or flowers, but it’s so much nicer to give a handmade gift, don’t you think? Fill it with candy like I did or be creative and use it for jewelry, or other small gift that you think the recipient might enjoy (you could even fit a few mini yarn skeins if you like).

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