There’s something magical about sending a little love through handmade stitches, and this sweet postcard envelope crochet pattern is the perfect way to do it. Whether you’re crafting for Valentine’s Day, gifting a friend, or simply adding a cute project to your screen-free evenings, this envelope is a joyful, heart‑filled creation that stitches up beautifully.
This free crochet pattern uses simple stitches, soft DK yarn, and a splash of colour to create a charming envelope complete with crochet hearts. It’s beginner‑friendly, wonderfully giftable, and ideal for happy mail lovers, Valentine’s crafters, and anyone who enjoys sweet, simple crochet projects.
Grab your hook, pick your favourite colours, and let’s stitch something that delivers a smile.
Crochet Envelope - Free Pattern
By EmKatCrochet
Measurements
- Envelope, approx. 16cm x 17.5cm
- Hearts, approx. 3.5cm x 3cm
Materials
Yarn - Mark & Create DK
- Purple Haze
- Bubblegum Pink
- Red
Scissors
Tapestry/Wool Needle
Notes
- Patterns written in UK Terms.
- Patterns worked in rows and rounds.
- Ch3 doesn’t count as a stitch.
Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
MR – Magic Ring
SS – Slip stitch
DC – Double Crochet
HTR – Half Treble Crochet
TR – Treble Crochet
DTR – Double Treble Crochet
DC2TOG – Double Crochet 2 together
RS – Right side facing
STS – Number of stiches
Tension
20 stitches x 24 rows (4 inch square) with the double crochet stitch.
Pattern
Envelope
Make x2 of each colour: Purple Haze and Pure White
To Start: With Purple Haze, chain 32, work in the 2nd chain from the hook.
Row 1: dc in each ch, turn [31 sts]
Row 2: Ch1, dc in each st, turn [31 sts]
Rows 3 - 50: Repeat row 2.
Row 51: Ch1, dc2tog, 27dc, dc2tog, turn [29 sts]
Row 52: Ch1, dc2tog, 25dc, dc2tog, turn [27 sts]
Carry on decreasing each row to form your envelope flap.
Row 53: Ch1, dc2tog, 23dc, dc2tog, turn [25 sts]
Row 54: Ch1, dc2tog, 21dc, dc2tog, turn [23 sts]
Row 55: Ch1, dc2tog, 19dc, dc2tog, turn [21 sts]
Row 56: Ch1, dc2tog, 17dc, dc2tog, turn [19 sts]
Row 57: Ch1, dc2tog, 15dc, dc2tog, turn [17 sts]
Row 58: Ch1, dc2tog, 13dc, dc2tog, turn [15 sts]
Row 59: Ch1, dc2tog, 11dc, dc2tog, turn [13 sts]
Row 60: Ch1, dc2tog, 9dc, dc2tog, turn [11 sts]
Row 61: Ch1, dc2tog, 7dc, dc2tog, turn [9 sts]
Row 62: Ch1, dc2tog, 5dc, dc2tog, turn [7 sts]
Row 63: Ch1, dc2tog, 3dc, dc2tog, turn [5 sts]
Row 64: Ch1, dc2tog, dc, dc2tog, turn [3 sts]
Row 65: Ch1, dc2tog, dc, turn [2 sts]
Row 66: Ch1, dc2tog, [1 st]
We are now working in a round and not rows.
Round 67 (RS): With your yarn still attached dc in each row end on your envelope flap, sides and along the bottom edge to your last st, ss into the first dc of the round. [162 sts]
Assembly
Now with your envelope rs facing, fold you envelope up to the flap.
Now with your Purple Haze threaded onto your needle, whip stitch back loop only the edges together on both sides on your envelope. Then turn your envelope inside out.
Fasten off and sew ends in.
Hearts
Make x5 in Bubblegum Pink
To Start: With Bubblegum Pink, make a MR.
Round 1: Ch3, 3dtr, 3tr, dtr, 3tr, 3dtr, ch3, ss all into the ring, pull tight, leave a long tail for sewing onto your envelope. [13 sts]
Assembly
Now sew your hearts onto the front of your envelope. Use your long tail, place your heart onto your envelope and sew round the heart in place on your envelope.
Fasten off and sew ends in.
Make another envelope in Pure White and a red heart.
Ready to Share the Love
Your sweet postcard envelope is complete, and now you’ve got a handmade treasure that’s perfect for tucking in notes, treats, or tiny surprises. Whether you gift it, keep it, or make a whole collection in different colours, this little envelope is a lovely reminder of how thoughtful handmade moments can be.
If this pattern brought you joy, keep exploring, keep creating, and keep spreading those warm, woolly vibes. There’s always another cosy project waiting on your hook.
