Courtesy Pattern : CP 77 - With All My Black Little Heart Pin Cushion

 CROCHET PATTERN

With All My Black Little Heart Pin Cushion "There's nothing I can do,  my heart is chained to you and I can't get free... Look what this love's done to me" ~Apocalyptica Valentine's Day is my least favorite holiday...  it always has been. I have never been one of those Princess Bride/Stardust type of girls. No, I guess I am more of the Severus Snape - "Always" type.. so of course, my Valentine gift will be just a tad more on the dark and broken side.  That side that says 'A day without you, tightens the heart with the pain of grey, awaiting your return.'  **Apologies for the inconsistancies with putting out free and premium patterns.  I have been dealing with an illness which causes me issues, which can be as unpredicible as they are vapid.    ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦
Skill Level:Easy/Advanced Beginner    Measurements: 6.5 inches in height (approx.) Gauge is not critical for this project, however your finished size may vary slightly, depending on materials used and personal crochet style.  Materials Used in Model:  Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0319 Cherry Red, 0341 Light Grey and 0312 Black Size US F/5-3.75mm Crochet Hook  Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar) Yarn Needle for Sewing
✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦ General Notes: - This pattern is worked in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise noted. - This pattern utilizes standard US Crochet Terms. - This pattern utilizes multiple methods to indicate repeats.  Remember, [ .. ] indicates the entire Row or Rnd, ( ... ) indicates a smaller repeat within a Row or Rnd & { ... } indicates multiple smaller repeats within a Row or Rnd. ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦ HEART: (Make 1)  with Black, ___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts) ___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts) ___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts) ___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (21 sts) ___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (24 sts) ___ Rnd 6: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (27 sts) ___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (30 sts) ___ Rnd 8: sc in ea st around  (30 sts) Finish off and set aside until needed.  Repeat Rnds 1 through 8 once more before beginning Rnd 9. ___ Rnd 9 (Joining Rnd): working from INSIDE the set aside section of Heart and into the current section of Heart, sc through both sections - joining both pieces together for 6 sts (these sts will not be counted) - WORKING ON THE OUTSIDE of the Rnd (like usual), sc in ea st around   (48 sts - 24 sts on ea half of Heart) ___ Rnd 10: sc in ea st around  (48 sts) ___ Rnd 11: [sc in ea of nxt 14 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (45 sts) ___ Rnd 12: [sc in ea of nxt 13 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (42 sts) ___ Rnd 13: [sc in ea of nxt 12 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (39 sts) ___ Rnd 14: [sc in ea of nxt 11 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (36 sts) ___ Rnd 15: [sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (33 sts) ___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (30 sts) ___ Rnd 17: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (27 sts) ___ Rnd 18: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (24 sts) ___ Rnd 19: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (21 sts) ___ Rnd 20: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (18 sts) ___ Rnd 21: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (15 sts) ___ Rnd 22: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (12 sts) ___ Rnd 23: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (9 sts) ___ Rnd 24: [sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (6 sts) Finish off. Secure and weave in tail to hide. BLOOD STAND: (Make 1)   with Cherry Red, Chain 12 slst to join and form ring – being careful not to twist chain, ch-1 ___ Rnd 1: sc in ea ch around  (12 sts) ___ Rnd 2: ignoring ch-1 from previous round,  sc in ea st around, remainder of pattern worked as usual (in spirals)  (12 sts) ___ Rnd 3: sc in st around (12 sts) ___ Rnd 4: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts) ___ Rnd 5: in BLO, sc in ea st around  (18 sts) ___ Rnd 6: sc in ea st around  (18 sts) ___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts) Finish off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide. Fold ring upon itself to create inner base.  (see photos for help) with Cherry Red, ___ Rnd 8: Join in any unworked loop from Rnd 5 with hdc, hdc in ea of nxt 4 lps, hdc-Inc in nxt lp, (hdc in ea of nxt 5 lps, hdc-Inc in nxt lp) twice  (21 sts) ___ Rnd 9: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (24 sts) ___ Rnd 10: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (27 sts) ___ Rnd 11: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (30 sts) ___ Rnd 12: skp ea of nxt 2 sts, (DC, 3hdc, DC) in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, (DC, 2hdc, ch-7, hdc, DC-Inc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in nxt ch, sc in ea of nxt 2 chs, slst in nxt ch, slst in top of last hdc made before chain, hdc, DC) in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, (DC, 2hdc, ch-10, hdc, {hdc, DC, hdc} in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in nxt ch, sc in ea of nxt 3 chs, slst in ea of nxt 2 chs, slst in top of last hdc made before chain, hdc, DC) in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, (DC, 2hdc, ch-7, hdc, DC-Inc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in nxt ch, sc in ea of nxt 2 chs, slst in nxt ch, slst in top of last hdc made before chain, hdc, DC) in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, (DC, 3hdc, DC) in nxt st, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, slst in nxt st Finish off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide.   with Cherry Red and using embroidery stitches, create the pattern of lines to detail the cracks in your Heart. with Cherry Red and using embroidery stitches, create blood dripping from the cracks in your Heart. with Light Grey and using embroidery stitches, create the stitches or staples that hold your Heart together. ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦
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