Crochet/Knit Hearts for IUCC
Not everyone can march in a parade or be at a table for a few hours on a weekend. But you can still be part of the effort to inform people about IUCC. One of the best things we can do is give people a tangible connection to IUCC. Here are the instructions for creating a crocheted heart that attaches to a small card with IUCC information. These have proven to be very popular at events such as OC Pride.
Any color will do, so this is a great way to use up those odd bits of yarn left from other projects. A size 4 or 5 crochet hook works best, but it can be done with other sizes.
Crocheted hearts
Make a magic circle or a reverse slip knot (Check the links if you don't know how to do that or ask your nearest Scout)
Chain 3
4 treble crochet into center of circle
4 double crochet into center of circle
1 treble into center (point of heart), plus one chain stitch
4 double into center
4 treble into center
Chain 3
Slip stitch into center
Fasten off
Pull magic circle closed.
Tie the two loose ends together on the back side of the heart.
Work in loose ends.
