Hey there! Have you ever stumbled upon the captivating world of amigurumi? It’s a delightful craft where yarn and creativity intertwine to create charming crocheted or knitted figures. 🍄 Lately, I’ve been absolutely captivated by the idea of making an anatomical heart amigurumi. Not only is it a unique project, but it’s also a fantastic way to blend art with a touch of whimsy. Imagine gifting a loved one a handmade heart—literally! It’s a brilliant conversation starter, a quirky gift, and a testament to one’s crafting prowess. Plus, who wouldn’t be enchanted by an intricately detailed heart that you can hold in your hand?
The process of creating an anatomical heart amigurumi is like embarking on a delightful adventure. 🧶 First, I gather my favorite yarns and a trusty crochet hook, ready to bring this squishy heart to life. I begin by following a detailed pattern that guides me through the project, stitch by stitch. As I work, I feel a sense of joy watching each loop and knot transform into recognizable shapes—the auricles, ventricles, and even the aorta! It’s all about the details and adding little flourishes, like using embroidery to highlight veins or valves. Every step is an opportunity to infuse personality and character into my creation, and the end result is nothing short of a soft, lovable masterpiece.
❤️ Amigurumi Anatomical Heart Pattern
Bring biology to life with this detailed amigurumi anatomical heart! Whether you’re a medical student, teacher, or crochet enthusiast with a love for anatomy, this realistic heart model is the perfect blend of creativity and science. It stands upright on a display base, making it an eye-catching educational piece or gift.
🧵 Skill Level
Advanced
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–12 inches (23–30 cm) tall
🧶 Materials
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DK or worsted weight yarn in:
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Red (heart body)
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Light pink (atria, pulmonary vessels)
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Blue (veins)
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Burgundy or deep red (aorta)
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2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook (depending on yarn)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Optional: wooden stand or base for mounting
✨ Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🫀 Main Heart Body (Red)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–22. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
26–30. sc around (18)
– FO and stuff firmly
🫁 Left & Right Atria (Light Pink – Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
– FO, leave tail for sewing
– Stuff lightly and sew to top sides of heart
🔴 Aorta (Red or Burgundy)
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MR, 6 sc
2–15. sc around (6)
– Bend into arch and sew to top center of heart
🔵 Pulmonary Arteries (Blue – Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc
2–10. sc around (6)
– Curve one to left and one to right of aorta
🔴 Pulmonary Veins (Light Pink – Make 2–3)
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MR, 5 sc
2–7. sc around
– Slightly shorter than arteries
– Attach to back of atria
🔵 Coronary Vessels (Blue – Surface Embroidery)
Using blue yarn, embroider veins on the heart’s surface:
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Use backstitch or surface slip stitch
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Make vein-like branching across the heart body
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Embroider smaller vessels toward bottom tip
🔨 Optional: Display Stand
You can mount your heart on a round wooden base using wooden pegs or skewers inserted into the base of the stuffed heart for stability.
🪡 Assembly
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Sew atria on each top side of the heart
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Attach aorta, curving slightly backward
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Add pulmonary arteries and curve outward
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Sew pulmonary veins at the back near atria
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Embroider coronary vessels
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Insert onto a display base if using
✨ Final Touches
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Add extra embroidery to label sections for classroom use
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Optional: Add colored pins for educational demos
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Create two color versions (oxygenated/deoxygenated) for fun visual learning
