Amigurumi Heart free crochet pattern
Learn to crochet this little amigurumi heart using this simple and easy to follow Amigurumi Heart free crochet pattern. Valentine’s day is around the corner and this might just be the amigurumi heart pattern you’ve been looking for. It’s cheerful, cute, colourful, decorative all at the same time. They are tiny , so they can used as gift tags, wall hangings and buntings. In this photo tutorial I walk you through the process of making these tiny amigurumi hearts step by step with detailed photos, so it doesn’t matter if you are completely new to crochet, you should easily be able to make these. 

Supplies:

  • Michaels store Craft smart yarn in ombre. Small amounts of any yarn would do.
  • 5mm crochet hook or a suitable hook for your yarn
  • Stitch marker to mark beginning of the round
  • Large eye tapestry needle and scissors

Abbreviations:

  • Ch – chain
  • MC – magic circle (Video reference HERE)
  • Yo – yarn over
  • sc – single crochet
  • sc3tog – single crochet 3 together (single crochet decrease)

Pattern Notes: 

  • Sc3tog- Pick up a loop from each of the next 3 stitches, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook. This decreases 3 stitches to 1 stitch.
  • Magic circle is a technique used to start a crochet project in the round. If you want to learn to make a Magic circle, watch the video HERE.
  • I’m demonstrating the pattern step by step using a solid color yarn as it can be difficult to follow instructions with variegated yarn.
 

Pattern:

Cup1:
MC 
R1: 6sc inside the magic circle.
R2: *(2sc, 1sc); repeat from * 3 times [9] 
R3: 1sc in each stitch around, cut and weave in.
Cup 2:
Repeat above and make another identical cup. Do not cut yarn.
We will join the 2 cups now
Making the heart shape:
Pick up a stitch from cup 1 and join using Sl st. We don’t count this Sl st as a stitch while working in the future rounds.
R1: 8 sc around cup 1, 1sc into the stitch where you joined the cups together. (Total of 9sc on cup 1) You’ll see a small gap at the join which we’ll close at the end while weaving in. We’ll come back to it later. 
Now we’ll continue working on the cup 2
9 sc around cup 2 – [18]
The before picture demonstrates Round 1.
I hope the above picture makes it clear. I have tried to explain it as well I could without over complicating it.
We will be working in the round around both cups together from now on.
Mark first stitch of the each round with a stitch marker.
R2:  3sc, sc3tog, 3sc, now on the other side 3sc, sc3tog, 3sc [14]
Reminder: Move marker to mark beginning of each round.
R3: 1 sc in each stitch around [14]
R4: 2sc, sc3tog, 4sc, sc3tog, 2sc [10]
R5: 1sc in each stitch around [10]
Start filling with stuffing. 
R6: 1sc, sc3tog, 2sc, sc3tog, 1sc [6]
Stuff some more.
R7: 1 sc around [6]
Fasten off with a long tail and sew into each stitch around and cinch the hole shut.
Bring the needle out from the top.
Use a tapestry needle to close the gap you see below.
fasten off and weave in the ends. Our Amigurumi heart is all done. Isn’t it cute? We can make a lot more projects using this. Bunting, garlands, wreaths etc. 
Optional: Instead of cutting the the long tail, use it to attach a jingle bell to the bottom tip of the heart by tying a knot and hide the tail inside the stuffing. The bell SHOULD NOT be added if using for baby projects as it can be a choking hazard.
Tadaaaa!!!! Now we have these cute little amigurumi hearts. They can be made bigger using thicker and bigger hook size or even smaller. 
Make a bunch of them in different colours and put them all in a bowl to add some colourful crochet to decorate your living room and make it cheerful. Might seem completely unnecessary I know, but it’s fun to add some colour to get over the wintery grayness in Vancouver. Every bit worth it, trust me.
Happy crocheting!!  
Ranjitha