Valentine's Day is almost here, and it's high time to start looking for an original gift for your sweetheart. And what could be more fun than surprising your Valentine with a beautiful, heartwarming DIY gift? Check out the pattern for crocheting a heart here. Do you need a big, warm heart yourself? Then be sure to read this blog!
Valentine’s Day: le jour d’amour! With butterflies in your stomach, crochet this heart-shaped pillow using DROPS Andes. This thick, winter yarn is perfect for sturdy projects and comes in no fewer than 25 different Uni colors. You can also choose the Andes Mix. Pick Red—or any other color that suits you—put a little love into it, and your personal love gift is ready!
Unfortunately, the red Drops Andes yarn is no longer available. However, we do have another fantastic yarn you can use to crochet this Cushion. Use BudgetYarn Chunky Chenille for an extra soft, cuddly, and budget-friendly Cushion! Choose the gorgeous red color or go for one of the other shades.
Materials for crocheting a heart
- 3 balls of DROPS Andes, color 3620, or 4 balls of BudgetYarn Chunky Chenille 032 Pepper
- 5mm Crochet Hook
- Stuffing
Stitches Used
Crochet Heart Pattern:
Start at the top. Crochet two halves, which you'll join together later.
Crochet 4 sts. and join the chain into a circle with a slip stitch.
Row 1: Crochet 7 sts in the round.
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc = 14 sc
Row 3: *1 crochet stitch, then 2 crochet stitches in one stitch*, repeat from * to * = 21 crochet stitches
Row 4: *2 crochets, then 2 crochets in one stitch*, repeat from * to * = 28 crochets
Row 5: *3 crochets, then 2 crochets in one stitch*, repeat from * to * = 35 crochets
Row 6: 1 sc in each sc = 35 sc
Row 7: *4 crochets, then 2 crochets in one stitch*, repeat from * to * = 42 crochets
Row 8: 1 sc in each sc = 42 sc
Row 9: *5 crochets, then 2 crochets in one stitch*, repeat from * to * = 49 crochets
Rows 10 and 11: 1 sc in each sc = 49 sc
Row 12: *6 crochets, then 2 crochets in one stitch*, repeat from * to * = 56 crochets
Rows 13–18: 1 sc in each sc = 56 sc
The first half is done. Cut the yarn to about 45 cm. Now crochet another half, but don't cut the yarn this time.
Place the two pieces with the last st. of the last round against each other. Sew the next 8 sts. of both halves together using the cut-off yarn from half 1. Once the pieces are sewn together, continue crocheting with the yarn from half 2 that you did not cut off. This yarn should now be in the center. Continue crocheting:
Row 19: 1 sc in each st = 96 sc
Row 20: *Chain 11, then 2 single crochets in one stitch*, repeat from * to * = 104 single crochets
Row 21: 1 sc in each st = 104 sc
Row 22: *Chain 12, then 2 crochets in one stitch*, repeat from * to * = 112 crochets
Rows 23 and 24: 1 st in each st = 112 sts
Row 25: *Chain 26, then crochet 2 single stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 108 single stitches
Row 26: 1 sc in each st = 108 sc
Row 27: *Chain 25, then work 2 single crochets together*, repeat from * to * = 104 single crochets
Row 28: 1 sc in each st = 104 sc
Row 29: *Chain 24, then crochet 2 stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 100 stitches
Row 30: 1 sc in each sc = 100 sc
Row 31: *Chain 23, then crochet 2 single stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 96 single stitches
Row 32: 1 sc in each st = 96 sc
Row 33: *Chain 10, then crochet 2 single stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 88 single stitches
Row 34: 1 sc in each sc = 88 sc
Row 35: *Chain 9, then work 2 single crochets together*, repeat from * to * = 80 single crochets
Row 36: 1 sc in each st = 80 sc
Row 37: *Chain 8, then work 2 single crochets together*, repeat from * to * = 72 single crochets
Row 38: 1 sc in each st = 72 sc
Row 39: *Chain 7, then crochet 2 single stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 64 single stitches
Row 40: 1 sc in each sc = 64 sc
Row 41: *Chain 6, then crochet 2 single stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 56 single stitches
Row 42: 1 sc in each st = 56 sc
Row 43: *Chain 5, then work 2 single crochets together*, repeat from * to * = 48 single crochets
Row 44: 1 sc in each st = 48 sc
Row 45: *Chain 4, then crochet 2 single stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 40 single stitches
Row 46: 1 sc in each st = 40 sc
Row 47: *Chain 3, then crochet 2 single stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 32 single stitches
Row 48: 1 sc in each st = 32 sc
Row 49: *Chain 2, then crochet 2 single stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 24 single stitches
Row 50: 1 sc in each st = 24 sc
Row 51: *Chain 1, then crochet 2 single stitches together*, repeat from * to * = 16 single stitches
Fill the heart with stuffing.
Row 52: 1 sc in each st = 16 sc
Row 53: Crochet all sts together = 8 sts
Row 54: Crochet all sts together = 4 sts
Maybe add just a little more Stuffing and close up the heart.
More Crocheted and Knitted Hearts
Are you looking for another homemade gift? We've already shared a tutorial on crocheting little hearts on our blog. Are you secretly more into knitting? We've also written previous blog posts with free patterns for knitting a heart or a Cushion.
What do you give to the person you love?
