Easy Amigurumi Heart Pattern

Have you ever wanted to make cute crochet hearts easily? 

This beginner-friendly amigurumi heart pattern is perfect for beginners and can be made in different sizes just by changing the yarn and hook size. 

Whether it is for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or any special occasion these handmade hearts make fantastic gifts!

About This Amigurumi Heart Pattern

• It is quick to make and a pattern that a beginner can easily make.
• It is important to try and keep an even tension as you crochet, to give each piece of the heart and even and proportionate look. 
• This is a free amigurumi pattern, there is a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

Pattern Details

• Skill Level - Advanced beginner
• Yarn Weight - #3 light
• Hook Size - 3mm (D/3)
• Finished Size -  3.5 inches (8.9 cm) at its widest point and about 2.7 inches (7 cm) in length
• Time To Complete - An easy afternoon project.

How Do You Crochet A Puffed Heart?

Creating a crochet puffed heart involves a few steps to create its distinctive shape.

First, you will start by crocheting two separate cylinder shapes. These cylinders serve as the top bumps of the heart.

Once these are completed, you then join these two pieces together using additional crochet stitches worked in the round.

After this, the next step involves crocheting the main body and the bottom point of the heart.

This section brings the entire shape together, forming the classic heart shape.

Before finalizing the last few rounds of crochet stitches to close off the shape, it is filled with toy stuffing.

The filling gives the heart its distinctive puffed appearance, adding a softness and fullness to the crochet creation.

Stitches Used

To make this crochet stuffed heart, you will need to know how to make single crochet stitches and how to make invisible decreases.

Different Yarns For Making Crochet Hearts

We made this adorable pattern with #3 light worsted-weight yarn with 12 WPI (wraps per inch).

However, you can use other yarn weights and textures to make these hearts.

You can make different-sized hearts simply by using different yarn weights and hook sizes, from tiny cute love hearts using #1 super fine or #2 sports to large cuddly hearts with softer plush yarns like chenille yarn in #6 super bulky or #7 jumbo yarn weights.

Amigurumi Tips for Beginners

New to amigurumi? Check out our blog post for beginner-friendly tips! Learn essential techniques and troubleshoot common challenges to make your crochet projects a success.

More Crochet Valentine Ideas

If you like this crochet heart pattern you might also like this crochet heart pillow, these crochet granny heart coasters, these Valentine crochet coasters or these crochet heart corner bookmarks.

What You Will Need

Yarn

We used #3 Light (light worsted, DK, or 8ply) yarn with 12 WPI (wraps per inch).

• Orange, 26.8 yards (24.5 meters) of yarn.

Crochet Hook

• 3mm (D/3) 

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Toys stuffing
• Stitch marker

Finished Size & Gauge

Finished Size

The finished size of this crochet heart is about 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) at its widest point and about 2.7 inches (7 cm) in length using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.

Gauge

The gauge is not important for this project, but making sure the stitches are tight with little gap between them.

Having tight close stitches prevents the stuffing from peeking through.

If you notice that the holes between the stitches are too big, consider using a smaller hook size to achieve tighter stitches.

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• FLO - front loop only (see special stitches)
• hk - hook
• invdec - invisible decrease (see special stitches)
• lp/lps - loop/loops
• MR - magic ring
• rnd/rnds - round/rounds
• rpt - repeat
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st/sts - stitch stitches
• YO - yarn over hook
• [ ] - at the end of a row, indicates the number of stitches in that row

Special Stitches & Instructions

invdec - Insert hk in FLO of next st, then in FLO of next st, YO, pull through 2-lps, YO, pull through 2-lps.

To identify the front loop of a crochet stitch, examine the top of the stitch. Each stitch has two loops: the front loop (the one closest to you) and the back loop (the one furthest away). The front loop is the loop that is in front when you are facing your work.

Pattern Notes

• This pattern is worked in a spiral so do not join the rounds. 
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
• Count the stitches in each round to keep the pattern correct.

Pattern Instructions

Round One

Round 1 - Work 8 single crochets into a magic ring. [8 single crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 1 - 8sc in MR. [8sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Make 2 single crochets in each of the next 8 stitches. [You should now have 16 single crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 2 - 2sc in next 8-sts. [16sc]

Round Three

Round 3 - * Single crochet into the next stitch, then work 2 single crochets in the next, repeat from* 8 times. [There should be 24 single crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 3 - * 1sc in next st, 2sc in nex), rpt from * 8 times. [24sc]

Rounds Four to Seven

Rnds 4-7 - Make 1 single crochet each of the next 24 stitches. Keep the stitch marker in place after completing round 6. [24 single crochets in each round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnds 4-7 - 1sc in next 24-sts. Keep the stitch marker in place after completing round 6. [24sc in each rnd]

This completes the first heart bump. Cut the yarn, and fasten it off, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail, and put it aside for now.

Next, make a second piece starting from rounds 1 - 7, after completing round 7 on the second heart bump, do not cut the yarn and continue on with round 8, where you will join the two halves together.

Note: When making the second piece, use the same tension as you did with the first so that the two pieces match in size.

Finishing

Thread the yarn tail onto a yarn needle, thread the needle under and up the front loop of each of the next 8 stitches, pull the yarn tight to close the opening, fasten off, and weave in the end.

Quick Crochet Reference Guide

Not sure which hook to pair with your yarn? This free yarn weight & hook size chart makes it easy, with clear guides for:

• Yarn weights and recommended hook sizes
• Conversions between US, UK, and metric sizes
• Quick references for common projects with each yarn weight

Download your free Yarn Weight & Hook Size Chart (printable PDF)

Print it, save it on your phone, or keep it right next to you while crocheting.

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