How to Crochet a Negative Space Heart (That Actually Keeps Its Shape)

From trial and error to success — how I refined the crochet heart pattern

Have you ever tried crocheting a shape that’s more space than stitches? Well, that’s what I set out to do here as I explore these negative-spaced gaps. While I usually focus on how yarn crafts intersect with other topics such as mathematics and programming, it’s just as helpful to understand how stitch structures behave on their own. If you’re someone who enjoys experimenting with stitch structure, shape, and size, then working with negative, cutout shapes could open up a whole new creative landscape.

∘ The inspiration behind the heart
∘ The design process
∘ So, what is a picot anyway?
∘ Trials and errors
∘ Where it went wrong
∘ Taking a better approach
∘ The finished product
∘ Lessons learned and future projects

The inspiration behind the heart

Around the time I started writing this post earlier this year, Valentine’s Day was looming just around the corner. So, I thought it would be fitting to try creating negative-spaced…