How to sign “I love you” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “I love you” instead
Step by step
- Raise your thumb, index finger, and pinky together; curl the other fingers.
- Hold the hand up proudly.
Practice tip
The iconic ILY handshape combines the letters I, L, and Y.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.