Whenever we want to say "I love you" to our soulmate or let our friends know that we care about them, writing a letter is alway the nicest way to express our feelings!
...but let's crochet something that would make the letter even more special!
Today I will be showing you all how to create a lovely envelope for Valentine's Day.
This is such an easy and quick project. You can choose your favorite colors and create your special envelope!
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Find the downloadable PDF pattern listed on my Etsy page - you will find in it explanatory step-by-step pictures and chart to guide you through the making process!
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Here's the FREE pattern!
YARN: Light (3) in White and Pink
MATERIALS: 2.75 mm Hook; Yarn Needle
DIMENSION: 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm)
ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), fasten off (F/O)
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
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ENVELOPE (white yarn; work in rows unless otherwise instructed)
Row 1: 37 chs, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 35 sc (36); ch 1 and turn
Row 2: sc even (36); ch 1 and turn
Row 3 - 38: repeat row #2 (36)
Once you have completed row 38, ch 1, turn and crochet around the entire panel.
Work 1 sc in each st, work 3 sc in each corner.
Fasten off and leave a long tail on yarn.
Now, it’s time to sew the corners together.
Pull the bottom corner and one side piece together and sew the edges together.
Pull the other side corner and sew it together to the bottom one.
HEART (pink yarn; work in rows)
Row 1: work 2 chs, then work 2 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (2); ch 1 and turn
Row 2: 2 sc inc (4); ch 1 and turn
Row 3: 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc (6); ch 1 and turn
Row 4: 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc inc (8); ch 1 and turn
Row 5: 4 sc, 1 sc inc, 3 sc (9); ch 1 and turn
Row 6: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc into the next st, 1 hdc and 1 sc into the next one, 1 sl st, 1 sc and 1 hdc into the next st, 4 dc into the next one, 1 hdc, 1 sc (17); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn.
Place the heart at the junction of the three corners of the envelope.
Use the extra strand of pink yarn to sew the lower section of the heart to the envelope.
Use the open section to insert the top corner of the envelope into to keep the envelope close.
I can't wait to see your version of my VALENTINE ENVELOPE! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like!
Elisa
This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
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