Want to crochet a dreamcatcher? Then get started with our Valentine's Day Dreamcatcher! With this free Crochet Pattern, you can make an original gift for your Valentine in no time. This dreamcatcher is perfect for beginner Haaksters. With just two basic stitches, you can create this romantic dreamcatcher. Check out the pattern and get started right away. Happy Valentine’s Day!
This romantic dreamcatcher is made with Yarn and Colors Must-have Minis. With a length of 25 meters, this yarn is ideal for small projects like this one. Combined with the glitter yarn from ByClaire, the dreamcatcher really looks like a gift—whether it’s for yourself or your Valentine.
What do you need:
- 1 ball of Yarn and Colors Must-have Minis (colors 31, 33, 34, 37, and 44)
- 1 ball of Durable Glam (colors 316 Red & 236 Fuchsia)
- Crochet Hooks 2 mm & 2.5 mm
- Metal ring, 15 cm
- Stuffing for the hearts
- Pompon Maker Size XS (2.5 cm) and Pompon Maker Size S (3.5 cm)
- Wooden beads: 25 mm, 20 mm, 18 mm, 12 mm, and 10 mm—one of each size
Stitches used:
hv. = slip stitch
v. = single crochet
Valentine's Day Dreamcatcher Crochet Pattern
1. Big Heart
For the large heart, we use Durable Glam color 315 (Red) and a 2.5 mm Crochet Hook.
Row 1: magic ring with 5 ch.
Row 2: Double all stitches (10 sts)
Row 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch* Repeat *-* (15 sc)
Row 4: 1 sc, *2 sc, in next stitch, 2 sc.* Repeat from * to * (20 sc)
Row 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch* Repeat *-* (25 sc)
Rows 6 & 7: 25 sts. Bind off.
Repeat rows 1 through 7 one more time. Do not fasten off at this point.
Row 1: Take your first half-ball and crochet the two half-balls together with 4 ch. Continue with single crochet and work a total of 42 more single crochets across the two half-balls.
Row 2: 8 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 14 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 8 stitches (38 stitches)
Rows 3 & 4: 38 sts.
Row 5: 7 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 12 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 7 stitches (34 stitches)
Row 6: 6 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 10 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 6 stitches (30 stitches)
Rounds 7 & 8: 30 a.m.
Row 9: 5 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 8 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 5 stitches (26 stitches)
Row 10: 26 sts.
Row 11: 4 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 6 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 4 stitches (22 stitches)
Fill the heart with stuffing, adding more with each subsequent round.
Row 12: 3 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 4 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 3 stitches (18 stitches)
Row 13: *1 sc, 2 stitches decreased* Repeat *-* (12 sc)
Row 14: 12 sts.
Row 15: Crochet all stitches together. Fasten off and pull your yarn through the last 6 stitches.
2. Little Heart (2x)
For the small hearts, we use 1 Must-have mini in color 44, 1 Must-have mini in color 37, and a 2 mm Crochet Hook.
Row 1: magic ring with 6 ch.
Row 2: Double all stitches (12 sts)
Rows 3 and 4: 12 sts. Bind off.
Repeat rows 1 through 4 one more time. Do not fasten off at this point.
Row 1: Take your first half-ball and crochet 12 single crochets onto row 4 of your first ball; this will join them together. Continue onto row 4 of your second half-ball and crochet 12 single crochets onto it as well. (24 single crochets)
Row 2: 5 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 10 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 5 sc (22 sc)
Row 3: 4 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 9 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 5 sc (20 sc)
Row 4: 4 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 8 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 4 sc (18 sc)
Row 5: 4 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 7 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 3 sc (16 sc)
Row 6: 3 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 6 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 3 stitches (14 stitches)
Fill the heart with stuffing, adding more with each subsequent round.
Row 7: 3 stitches, crochet 2 stitches together, 5 stitches, crochet 2 stitches together, 2 stitches (12 stitches)
Row 8: 2 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 4 sc, crochet 2 stitches together, 2 sc (10 sc)
Row 9: 2 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 3 stitches, slip stitch 2 together, 1 stitch (8 stitches)
Row 10: 1 sc, 2-stitch decrease, 1 sl st. Fasten off and pull your yarn through the last stitches.
Work around the ring with single crochet in color 44 (light pink), approximately 160 single crochets.
Using a needle and thread (size 44 mini Must-have), we’ll now make the heart inside the ring. Keep going back and forth between the heart and the ring, skipping 16 stitches each time around the ring before inserting the needle again. Make sure the heart fits snugly inside the ring.
3. Fringes on the ring
Cut 50 cm lengths of thread from the "Mini Must-have."
- 4 x size 31 Cardinal
- 8 x size 33 raspberry
- 8 x size 34 deep cerise
- 8 x size 37 cotton candy
- 8 pairs, size 44, light pink
Wrap your threads twice around the ring and start with the light cardinal in the center of the ring. Continue this way on both sides (from dark to light).
Cut your threads straight across or to a point—whichever you prefer.
4. Pom-poms
For the pom-poms, we used Durable Glam color 236 Fuchsia. We need a total of four.
- 2 x size 3.5
- 3 x size 2.5
Valentine's Day Dreamcatcher Finishing Touches
Grab your heart, pom-poms, and beads, and decorate your crocheted dreamcatcher however you like. Let your creativity run wild!
Are you just as proud of the final result? Let us know! We’re always curious to see your creations. Share your design on social media with #Yarnplaza or send a photo to info@yarnplaza.com. Who knows—your creation might end up in our “Woll of Fame.”
