Looking for a quick and cute Valentine’s Day crochet project? This crochet lollipop heart is fast to make, beginner-friendly, and uses very little yarn. Simply crochet a soft heart, place it on a stick, and optionally wrap the stick with yarn for a polished finish.
Perfect for classroom gifts, party favors, crochet kindness projects, markets, or last-minute handmade gifts, this little heart on a stick is guaranteed to bring smiles!
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I hope you enjoy this pattern and find it easy to follow. If you have any questions, feel free to write to me—I’ll do my best to help. And I would absolutely love to see your creations!
Crochet Pattern – Lollipop Heart
Start Here
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- Please read the entire pattern before starting.
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
Size
Approx. 3” (7.5 cm) tall for the heart
Height depends on the length of the stick used.
Material
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- Worsted yarn in 2 colors
- Size D-3 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
- Poly-Fil fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- 1 lollipop stick, wooden skewer, or paper straw
Abbreviations (US terms)
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- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
PART 1: The Heart
We start by making a crochet heart.
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- Work in rounds. Do not turn unless specified.
- Use a stitch marker if needed to mark the first stitch of each round.
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc 6 times. (12 sc)
- Round 3: [1 sc in next st, 1 inc in next st] x6. (18)
- Rounds 4 to 6: 1 sc in all st (18)
Fasten off and weave in the ends. This piece is called Part A.
Repeat Rounds 1–6 to make the second half of the heart. Do not fasten off after Round 6. This piece is called Part B.
Joining the Heart
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- Round 7:
Join Part A and Part B. With Part B still on the hook, hold Part A next to it, aligning the stitches.
Insert your hook through one stitch of Part A and the next stitch of Part B, yarn over, and make 1 sc. Repeat this for the next 5 stitches (6 joining sc total).
Continue working 1 sc around the remaining stitches of both parts. (24)
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- Round 8: [1 sc in next 2 st, 1 dec in next st] x6 (18)
- Round 9: sc in all st (18)
Start stuffing firmly, shaping the heart as you go.
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- Round 10: [sc in next 4 st, dec in next st] x3 (15)
- Round 11: sc in all st (15)
- Round 12: [sc in next st, dec in next st] x5 (10)
Continue stuffing firmly. Do not cut the yarn.
PART 2: The Stick
You can leave the stick plain or wrap it with yarn for a more finished look.
Yarn-Wrapped Stick (Optional)
- Secure yarn at the top of the stick with a small amount of glue
- Wrap yarn tightly down the stick
- Secure again at the bottom with glue. Let dry completely.
- Insert the wrapped stick into the heart and close the heart tightly.
🎉 Congratulations!
Congratulations—you’ve finished your Crochet Lollipop Heart! 💖
This sweet little project is perfect for Valentine’s Day, but it also works beautifully as a party favor, classroom gift, or small handmade surprise any time of year.
I would love to see your finished hearts! Please share your creations using #natalinacraft or post them in my Facebook group so we can all admire your beautiful work.
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. This pattern and all accompanying photographs are the property of Natalina Craft and are protected by copyright law. This pattern is for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or publication of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. While crediting Natalina Craft as the designer is not required, it is always greatly appreciated—especially when selling online—so others can find the original pattern. Thank you for respecting these guidelines.
Crochet Lollipop Heart – Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet Lollipop Heart – Free Valentine’s Day Crochet Pattern
Instructions
Crochet Pattern - Lollipop Heart
Start Here
- Please read the entire pattern before starting.
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
Size
Approx. 3” (7.5 cm) tall for the heartHeight depends on the length of the stick used.
Material
- Worsted yarn in 2 colors
- Size D-3 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
- Poly-Fil fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
1 lollipop stick, wooden skewer, or paper straw
Abbreviations (US terms)
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
PART 1: The Heart
We start by making a crochet heart.
- Work in rounds. Do not turn unless specified.
- Use a stitch marker if needed to mark the first stitch of each round.
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc 6 times. (12 sc)
- Round 3: [1 sc in next st, 1 inc in next st] x6. (18)
- Rounds 4 to 6: 1 sc in all st (18)
Fasten off and weave in the ends. This piece is called Part A. Repeat Rounds 1–6 to make the second half of the heart. Do not fasten off after Round 6. This piece is called Part B.
Joining the Heart
- Round 7:
Join Part A and Part B. With Part B still on the hook, hold Part A next to it, aligning the stitches. Insert your hook through one stitch of Part A and the next stitch of Part B, yarn over, and make 1 sc. Repeat this for the next 5 stitches (6 joining sc total). Continue working 1 sc around the remaining stitches of both parts. (24)
- Round 8: [1 sc in next 2 st, 1 dec in next st] x6 (18)
- Round 9: sc in all st (18)
Start stuffing firmly, shaping the heart as you go.
- Round 10: [sc in next 4 st, dec in next st] x3 (15)
- Round 11: sc in all st (15)
- Round 12: [sc in next st, dec in next st] x5 (10)
Continue stuffing firmly. Do not cut the yarn.
PART 2: The Stick
You can leave the stick plain or wrap it with yarn for a more finished look.
Yarn-Wrapped Stick (Optional)
- Secure yarn at the top of the stick with a small amount of glue
- Wrap yarn tightly down the stick
- Secure again at the bottom with glue. Let dry completely.
- Insert the wrapped stick into the heart and close the heart tightly.
🎉 Congratulations!
Congratulations—you’ve finished your Crochet Lollipop Heart! 💖This sweet little project is perfect for Valentine’s Day, but it also works beautifully as a party favor, classroom gift, or small handmade surprise any time of year.
I would love to see your finished hearts! Please share your creations using #natalinacraft or post them in my Facebook group so we can all admire your beautiful work.
Copyright Notice All rights reserved. This pattern and all accompanying photographs are the property of Natalina Craft and are protected by copyright law. This pattern is for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or publication of this pattern, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. While crediting Natalina Craft as the designer is not required, it is always greatly appreciated—especially when selling online—so others can find the original pattern. Thank you for respecting these guidelines.