Today I have a special treat for you: a free crochet heart pattern that’s perfect for adding a touch of love to your handmade creations. ❤️
At the heart of every handmade piece is a story waiting to be told—and what better way to express love and affection than with crochet?

This crochet heart is quick and easy to make and can be used as a small gift, decoration, garland piece, or simply as a little handmade reminder of love—for someone special or for yourself.

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Crochet Heart: Free Crochet Pattern

Finished Size

Approximately 2.5 inches (7 cm) tall when made with the indicated yarn.

Materials

Yarn calling for a 5.5 mm (US I-9) hook
3.5 mm (US D-3) crochet hook
Poly-Fil fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle

For Hearts with Eyes (Optional)

Big Heart

Yarn calling for a US L-11 (8 mm) hook in the color of your choice
Small amount of pink yarn for the cheeks
Yarn calling for a US I-9 (5.5 mm) hook in black for the mouth
4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook
2 black safety eyes (10 mm)

Small Heart

Yarn calling for a US I-9 (5.5 mm) hook in the color of your choice
Small amounts of pink yarn (cheeks) and black yarn (mouth)
2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook
2 black safety eyes (6 mm)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = invisible decrease
mr = magic ring

Crochet Heart – Free Pattern

Work in continuous rounds. Do not turn unless stated.
Use a stitch marker for the first stitch of each round if needed.

Part A

Round 1: start 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 ends.
This piece is Part A of the heart.

Part B

Repeat Rounds 1–6 exactly as for Part A.

Do not cut the yarn after Round 6.
This piece is Part B.

Joining the Heart

Round 7:
Join Part A to Part B by crocheting 6 sc:

Insert your hook into one stitch of Part A (from the inside) and the next stitch of Part B. Make 1 sc.
Repeat this joining process for the next 5 stitches.

Parts A and B are now joined.

Continue working:

1 sc in the remaining 12 stitches of Part B
1 sc in the remaining 12 stitches of Part A

(24)

Round 8: [sc in next 2 st, dec in next st] x6 (18)
Round 9: sc in all st (18)

👉 If adding eyes, place them between Rounds 6 and 7, spaced 3 stitches apart.

Begin stuffing with polyfill.

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)

Finish stuffing firmly.

Round 13: [dec in next st] x5 (5)

Cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn through the front loops of the remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Secure and weave in ends.

Finishing

If you made a heart with eyes:

Embroider two small cheeks using pink yarn
Add a simple mouth using black yarn

🎉 Congratulations! Your lovely crochet heart is complete.

Copyright Notice

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The pattern and photographs in this document are the property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law.

This pattern is for personal use only. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or publication of this pattern or its contents is prohibited.

You may sell finished items made from this pattern in limited quantities. Attribution is appreciated but not required.

Crochet Heart: Free Pattern

Crochet heart: Free Pattern