Crochet Heart Spiral Hanging Ornament Pattern

This pattern is inspired by the ornament shown in your image. Since the original designer’s exact pattern cannot be determined from the photo, this is an original pattern that recreates the same style and look.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Size

Heart: Approximately 10 cm (4 inches) wide

Spiral Length: 35–45 cm (14–18 inches)

Total Hanging Length: 55–65 cm (22–26 inches)

Materials

Medium weight (Category 4) cotton yarn in:

Main color

White

Contrasting border color

Small amount of green or matching yarn for flower

3.5 mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Scissors

Fiberfill (optional)

Decorative bead

Tassel (ready-made or handmade)

Ribbon or cord for hanging

Abbreviations

MR – Magic Ring

ch – chain

sl st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

inc – 2 sc in one stitch

dec – single crochet decrease

st – stitch

rep – repeat

Heart (Make 2)

Top Left Cup

Round 1

MR, 6 sc.

Round 2

Inc in each stitch. (12)

Round 3

(1 sc, inc) around. (18)

Round 4

Sc around.

Fasten off.

Top Right Cup

Repeat exactly the same.

Do not fasten off.

Join the Cups

Chain 2.

Join to the first cup.

Sc around the first cup.

Sc across the chain.

Sc around the second cup.

Sc across the opposite side of the chain.

You should now have approximately 40 stitches.

Shape the Heart

Round 1

Sc around.

Round 2

Sc to center.

Work one decrease.

Continue around.

Round 3

Sc around.

Round 4

Decrease at each side.

Continue reducing evenly until approximately 12 stitches remain.

Stuff lightly if desired.

Close the opening.

Fasten off.

Make a second identical heart.

Joining the Hearts

Place both hearts with wrong sides together.

Join using sc around the entire edge.

Before completely closing, insert a hanging cord at the top.

Decorative Border

Join contrasting yarn.

Work:

1 sc

1 hdc

3 dc

1 hdc

1 sc

Repeat around to create the scalloped edging seen in the photo.

Fasten off.

Spiral Tail

Chain 120–180 depending on desired length.

Row 1

Work 3 dc into every chain.

The strip will automatically curl into a spiral.

Fasten off.

Sew securely to the bottom center of the heart.

Flower Decoration

Make a magic ring.

Chain 3.

2 dc.

Chain 3.

Slip stitch.

Repeat five times for five petals.

Attach a decorative bead to the center.

Sew the flower onto the top of the tassel.

Tassel

Wrap yarn around cardboard approximately 10–12 cm tall about 60–80 times.

Tie securely at the top.

Cut the opposite end.

Wrap another strand around the neck to form the tassel head.

Trim evenly.

Attach beneath the flower.

Hanging Cord

Chain 60–80.

Slip stitch back along the chain for strength.

Attach securely to the top center of the heart.

Color Suggestions

Pink with white

Golden yellow with brown

Turquoise with white

Lavender with white

Lime green with dark green

Coral with cream

Red with white

Navy with silver

Assembly

Sew the spiral securely to the bottom of the heart.

Attach the tassel to the spiral.

Add decorative beads if desired.

Weave in all loose ends.

Steam lightly to shape the heart.

Allow the spiral to hang naturally.

Tips

Use cotton yarn for crisp spirals.

Increase the chain length for a longer hanging decoration.

Blocking the heart improves its shape.

Mix bright colors for a cheerful display.

Metallic yarn can create a festive version.

These ornaments are perfect for windows, porches, nurseries, holiday decorations, gifts, or garden displays.

I can also create a printable pattern diagram or stitch chart for this design.

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