Valentine's Day is one of our favourite holidays around here! Ever since they were little, my girls loved to decorate for it and celebrate it together as a family. We like to litter hearts everywhere, bake special treats, and my hubby always buys our girls special gifts to express his love for them. It's the cutest thing EVER! Five years ago, I crocheted an adorable mini hearts banner which I still use to this day. You can find that project here. This year, I thought I'd recreate the banner with extra chunky yarn to give it a whole different look. And you can't have to many heart banners to decorate with, am I right?! Come learn how to make a sweet chunky heart banner, and then make sure to pop down to the bottom of this post to see 30 more beautiful Valentine's Day DIY ideas from my Canadian blogging friends!
This little banner is pretty quick to whip up (each heart took me about 5 minutes to crochet), and it's a great beginner's crochet project.
You could use the hearts as-is for Valentines decor or coffee coasters, or string them together for a sweet banner like I did.
Here's the pattern to make this chunky crochet hearts banner:
(If you're a beginner with crochet, I recommend you watch my YouTube video below to see the step-by-step directions.)
Make a magic loop.
Chain 3.
Into loop:
Triple crochet 2.
Double crochet 3.
Chain 1.
Triple crochet 1.
Chain 1.
Double crochet 3.
Triple crochet 2.
Chain 3.
Pull yarn end of loop to close magic loop.
Slip stitch through center of heart (loop).
Cut yarn, and pull ends through to back of heart.
Weave ends into back of heart and trim.
To make a banner, make 7 or more hearts. Cut a long piece of extra yarn, and pull it from the back to the front through the left top side of one heart. Then, pull it from the front to the back on the right top side of the heart. Repeat until you've strung all of the hearts on the yarn.
Watch my video to see how easy it is to crochet this chunky heart banner:
Now, go check out 30 more beautiful Valentine's Day ideas to make, bake & create from my Canadian blogging friends:
Valentine's Day Cherry Pie by Jo-Anna of A Pretty Life
Valentine's Triple Berry Breakfast Parfait by Joanna at Lazy Moms Blog
Valentine's Day Mini Bouquet with Printable Wrap by Lucy of Craftberry Bush
DIY Iron-On Mini Tote Bags for Galentine's Day by Joann of Woman in Real Life
DIY Clay Valentine Heart Wall Hanging by Jen of Kitchen Counter Chronicles
Valentine's Day Smoothie Bowl by Kristeena of Motherhood in Stilettos
Chunky Crochet Heart Banner by Christina of The DIY Mommy
'I'm Stuck On You Valentine' Free Printable by Chandra of HashtagBlessed Blog
DIY Love Tees by Colleen of Lemon Thistle
Red Velvet Cheesecake by Kim of Kim Power Style
Custom Floral Dishware DIY with Temporary Tattoos by Christine of Amidst the Chaos
Valentine's Day Keto Cheesecake by Thalita of The Learner Observer
How to Host a Mother/Daughter Galentine's by Kelsey of Kelsey Diane Blog
Free Printable Farmhouse Style Valentine's Day Cards by Shannon of AKA Design
GALentine’s Day Tea Party by Shauna of Satori Design for Living
Valentine Heart Necklace by Christine of The DIY Dreamer
Simple Valentine's Day Decor by Alicia of A Burst of Beautiful
Valentine's Sushi Recipe by Stefania of From the Playpen
Valentine’s Day Decor by Dannyelle of Life is a Party
Valentine Countdown for Kids by Heather of Raising Memories
Love Sign by Meagan of Row House Nest
Valentine's Day Kindness Countdown Calendar by Jen of Rambling Renovators
Rustic Valentine's Day Decor by Sarah of The Project Pile
Peach Raspberry Crisp by Brittany of My Daily Randomness
How to Make Pine Cone Roses by Jane & Sonja of Sustain My Craft Habit
Handmade Paper Gift Boxes by Jessica of The Vanderveen House
DIY Valentine's Day Pouch by Lidia of Design Inside the Box
Valentine Oreo Cookies by Kendra of Joy In Our Home
Valentine's Day Lunch Idea by Adriana of Chaos and Caffeine
Chocolate Cherries Baileys Cookies by Emily of daydreaming of elsewhere
Christine Cook
Oh Christina!! That banner is AWESOME!!! So sweet! I totally want to learn how to crochet! Pinned!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thanks, Christine! You're too sweet😀
Jen
So pretty! Now I have to watch your video to see how to crochet. I'm a total amateur.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
You will do great!
Lidia
Christina!! What a fabulous Valentine's day décor idea!!! (And so easy on the wallet too!)
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thanks, Lidia!
Jo-Anna Rooney
I LOVE this banner so much...I'm such a sucker for hearts and chunky knit anything! Such a beautiful project Christina!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thanks, Jo-Anna!
Jen
What a sweet addition to your decor. I've never tried crocheting - you make it look simple!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thanks, Jen!
Heather Lynne
This is beautiful! And it looks so pretty on your headboard!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thanks, Heather!
Adriana
Oh my goodness this banner is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! So talented. I wish I had the coordination to do something like this.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
You got it!
Kendra I www.joyinourhome.com
So adorable Christina! The perfect addition for so many places... I’m thinking our fireplace would look so pretty with one of these!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
What a great spot!
Meagan
Okay seriously. I am no good at knitting but these chunky hearts??? I gotta learn how to crochet! See. I don't even know the difference between the two!!! I love this banner so much!! Happy V Day!!!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Haha too funny, Meagan! Happy Valrntines Day to you too!
Shannon Acheson
That's such a sweet banner! And individually those hearts are so cute too!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thanks, Shannon!
Ashley
What size of hook did you use? In the video you said a P 16. Did you mean a Q (which is 16mm)?
Christina Dennis
Mine says "P16 - 11.5mm"
Sonja
Adorable! Great way to use up some leftover yarn from another project. And I love how these pink hearts look hung across the white headboard.
Stefania
These are seriously the cutest!!!! I don't know that I have it in me to crochet.. but you sure do make me want to try! I LOVE these!!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thank you, Stefania
Laurie @ Vinyet Etc
What a sweet banner, I think I might be able to handle this - thanks for sharing.
Jessica
I really need to learn how to crochet! I love the look of the chunky yarn
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thank you, Jessica 😀
Leanna Forsythe
Your banner is adorable, and I love it paired with the his and hers pillows. Happy Valentines.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thank you, Leanna!
Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca
Love these -especially the pink chunky yarn. Beautiful!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thank you, Dannyelle.
Jen
Thank you for the post! Now I have more ideas for the Valentine's Day! 🙂
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
You’re so welcome! Christina is thrilled you enjoyed it😀
Samantha Baker
Ah man, that banner is to die for, but to be honest what captured my eye was the 'his' and 'hers' throw pillows. They are so sweet and they have totally inspired me to get my vinyl cutter out to give it a whirl!! So cute!! I have done some crocheting before, but not sure I have the patient to make the banner! Cute though 🙂
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thanks, Samantha!
Garvin Okere
Thanks for an explanation. All ingenious is simple
Colleen @ Lemon Thistle
Such an adorable crocheting idea!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thanks, Colleen
Kristy
Oh that is absolutely adorable! The colour is just perfect and goes so well above your bed - thank you for sharing!
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy
Thank you, Kristy.
Rashel Ahmed
Very good tips for make heart banner in the home. Thanks for sharing your amazing tips and tricks.
Leanna
This is a beautiful quaint banner and the background with the cushions and flowers on the nightstand is gorgeous. Such a pretty room.
Patti
Thank you for this fun tutorial! I will try this for valentines! 💗
Steve
It looks so pretty. Thanks for sharing
James Wood
Just loved it. Thanks man for being sharing this valuable tips with us.
Emi Nick
Christina! This is so adorable. Thanks for sharing the details