Crochet Legend of Zelda Pattern – Hearts
Hello everyone today I have another free, Zelda themed pattern; a Crochet Legend of Zelda Heart Pattern! I’ve recently been interested in a crochet technique called filet crochet. Have you ever heard of it? It creates a vintage vibe, and all you need is a super tiny hook and thread!
I think The Legend of Zelda series will always have a special place in my heart, it was one of the first video games that I ever played. The series of three hearts represents the amount of life you have when you start most Zelda games. As you play and get hurt by monsters, fall damage, etc., you lose parts or whole hearts until you collapse or replenish them.
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The filet crochet Legend of Zelda Hearts would look great if framed with a dark background and hung on the wall, or you can leave it as is and use it as a cute, nerdy place mat or table decoration.
Alright, so before we get started there are a few basics about filet crochet we need to cover (it’s not too crazy, I promise).
Filet Crochet Basics:
In filet crochet, you can create your very own image using open or closed squares/gaps/holes. In order to create an open square, two sides of the square will be a dc and two sides will be a ch 1. A closed square will be comprised of 3 dc in a row.
If you would like to add more columns to the sides, the correct math for the starting ch is x2 number of squares needed + 4 more chs, then dc in the 6th ch from your hook. So for this heart pattern, I have 50 squares across, so this gets me my 100 chs, plus 4 (the extra 4 make up a dc and a ch 1 for 1 side and the top of an open square).
Clear as mud? Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it after a few rows!
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Materials Needed:
- 1.65 mm crochet hook
- Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread in White (size 10) x 1
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional).
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
Pattern Chart:
The image below is a helpful chart if you’re more of a visual learner.
Tips for this Pattern:
- For this filet pattern, we use 3 dc to make a closed square and dc, ch1, dc for an open square.
- The turning chain counts as a dc, ch 1 throughout the whole pattern.
- The ch 1 spaces count as a stitch.
- You can place a stitch marker on the left or right side to help you keep track of where you are, however once you start making the 3rd half heart, it’s not difficult to determine.
- Repeat instructions enclosed in () by the number indicated at the end. Example: (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x3 times).
Crochet Legend of Zelda Hearts Pattern
Ch 104
Row 1: Dc in 6th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip a ch, dc in next ch.* Repeat from *to.* End with a dc in the last ch (100 sts/50 open squares).
Row 2: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, *ch1, skip ch1 space, dc in next dc* Repeat from *to* (50 open squares).
Row 3: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 7 times), (dc in ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 2). At this point you should have 8 open squares and 2 closed squares. *(Ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 14), (dc in ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 2 times).* Repeat *to* once more. (Ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 8 times). (44 open squares, 6 closed squares).
Row 4: Repeat row 3.
Row 5: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 6 times), *dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next 5 sts, (dc in ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times). (Ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x11 times).* Repeat from *to* once more. Start of 3rd half heart. Dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1 skip a st, dc in next dc, (dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), (ch 1 skip ch 1 space , dc in next dc x6 times). (14 closed squares, 36 open squares).
Row 6: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 4 times). Dc in ch 1 space, dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st x2), ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next 5 dc, (dc in ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times) (Ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x8 times), *dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next 11 sts, (dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times)* (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x8 times). Repeat from *to* once more, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x5 times). (21 closed squares, 29 open squares).
Row 7: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 4 times), *dc in next 16 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x8 times).* Repeat from to *to* once more. Dc in next 8 dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x3 times), dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1 skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x5 times). (21 closed squares, 29 open squares).
Row 8: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), (dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x3 times), dc in next 8 sts, (dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), *(ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 4 times), (dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 16 sts, (dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times).* Repeat from *to* once more. (Ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x3 times). (18 open squares, 32 closed squares).
Row 9: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space ,dc in next dc (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), *dc in next 24 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x4 times.* Repeat from *to* once more. Dc in next 12 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x4 times), dc in next 4 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x3 times). (18 open squares, 32 closed squares).
Row 10: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in next st (ch 1 skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x6 times), dc in next 12 sts, *dc in ch 1 space, dc in next st, (ch 1 skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x 2), dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next 25 sts.* Repeat from *to,* one more time, dc in ch 1 space, dc in next dc, (ch 1 skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times). (14 open squares, 36 closed squares).
Row 11: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next 3 sts (ch 1 skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 22 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 22 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 8 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x6 times), dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times). (18 open squares, 32 closed squares).
Row 12: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x6 times), dc in next 8 sts, *(ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 22 sts.* Repeat from *to* once more, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times). (18 open squares, 32 closed squares).
Row 13: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc, *(ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 22 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 2 sts.* Repeat from *to* once more. (Ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 8 sts, dc in ch 1 space, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x5 times), dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times). (19 open squares, 31 closed squares).
Row 14: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next 3 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x5 times), dc in next 10 sts, *(ch 1, skip, ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 22 sts.* Repeat from *to* once more. (Ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times). (19 open squares, 31 closed squares).
Row 15: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st, *(dc in next ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), dc in next 6 sts, (ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st x2 times), dc in next 10 sts, ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st.* Repeat from *to* once more. (Dc in ch 1 space, dc in next st x2 times), dc in next 6 sts, (ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st x2 times), (dc in ch 1 space, dc in next dc x5 times), (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x3 times). (20 open squares, 30 closed squares).
Row 16: Turn, ch 4, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), ch 1, skip a st, dc in next 7 sts, ch 1, skip a st, dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts, *ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x4 times), ch 1, skip a st, dc in next 7 sts, ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times), ch 1, skip a st, dc in next 7 sts.* Repeat from *to* once more. Ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc in next dc x2 times). (32 open squares, 18 closed squares).
Row 17-18: Turn, ch 4, dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip ch 1 space/next st, dc in next dc.* Repeat from *to.* (50 open squares).
Border:
Turn, ch 1 (ch 1 does not count as a st), sc in each st across (sc inside the ch 1, not under), when you get to the end of the first row, (sc, ch 2, sc) for your corner stitch. Continue down the short side. See picture below for sc placement. Try to place a sc in the top and middle of the dcs.
The right most arrow points to the “top” of a dc, the middle arrow to the “middle” and the left arrow to the next “top.”
Place a (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next 3 corner spaces.
Continue until you finish the last corner, then sl st into first sc.
Cut thread with scissors and pull through. Weave in ends with tapestry needle.
Optional: Blocking
If you want a super straight, and clean looking finished product, I would suggest blocking your work. This step is optional, and you don’t have to do this if you like the way your project looks.
There are many different ways to do this, however, my favorite is to soak the project in some water, place it on a towel and gently pat/soak of the excess water. I use a scrap cardboard box to to lay it on and place pins around the project into the cardboard to “stretch” it out. Let it air dry (usually 24 hours+) and take the pins out.
Your crochet project should be much straighter!
And there it is! I hope you all enjoyed this Crochet Legend of Zelda Heart Pattern! Let me know what you think on Instagram by tagging me @strommercrafts with your finished project :).
Happy crocheting! Until next time xoxo.
