How to Crochet a Valentine's Insta-like

* 1 Knitcraft Red Cotton Blend Plain DK Yarn 100g

* 1 Knitcraft White Cotton Blend Plain DK Yarn 100g

* A Knitcraft 3mm Crochet Hook

* Scissors

* Hand Sewing Needles

* Craft Glue

* A Square of Red Felt 20cm x 20cm

* A White Box Frame 20cm x 20cm

Abbreviations (UK Terms)

Ch - Chain 

Dc- Double crochet 

Tr - Treble Crochet

Dtr - Double Treble Crochet 

Slst - Slip Stitch

Instructions:

Using Red, ch21. 

Row 1: Dc into 2nd ch from hook, dc to end of row, ch1, turn.

Row 2 - 11: Dc along to the end of row, ch1, turn.

Row 12: Dc along to last stitch, ch1, do not turn.

Row 13: 2dc into the same space as your ch1. This will be your corner for the border. Dc along side, 3dc into corner space.

6dc, 1htr, 1tr, (1dtr, ch1, 1dtr) into next st, 1tr, 1htr, dc along to end of row, 3 sc in corner space, dc along side, ss to 1st dc.

Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Make a magic circle, leaving a 10cm tail.

Rnd 1: Ch3, into magic circle, 3dtr, 3tr, dtr, ch1, dtr, 3tr, 3dtr, ch3.

Slst into a magic circle.

Pull tight and fasten off, leaving a 10cm tail.

Using White, ch12, leaving a 10cm tail.

Row 1: 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 3dc, (2dc into next st) 3 times, 4dc. 

Fasten off leaving a 10cm tail.

Take your Heart and ‘U’ and fasten them onto the main body using the long tails. You can secure further by sewing directly on with a needle and thread.

To mount your Insta-Like into the frame, you will need to add a felt backing. Trace round your design onto your felt with chalk, and cut out neatly. Cover the back of your design with the felt, and sew through the back loops, fastening off tightly.

Position your design in your frame and stick with hobby glue. Write a personal message underneath or keep it simple with just your Insta- Like!  Alternatively, you can stick your design on the front of a valentines card for a more personal touch.