Welcome to the bold and expressive world of amigurumi! 🖤✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Black Heart—a striking and symbolic creation perfect for gothic décor, unique gifts, or anyone who enjoys crafting plush designs with a touch of mystery and elegance! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up unconventional shapes, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a dramatic heart to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with deep black tones, soft curves, and a touch of moody charm! 💖
This design embraces rich hues, smooth shaping, and expressive details to bring a bold and artistic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Black Heart turns out just right—ready to become a statement piece or a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks and let’s stitch up a stunning black heart! 🖤
🖤 Amigurumi Black Heart – Free Crochet Pattern
This adorably odd little heart is perfect for quirky gifts, decor, or even as a keychain plushie. Its cute arms and expressive face give it personality despite its dark color — truly a heart with character!
🧵 Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple increases and decreases, with light shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–14 cm (5–6 inches) wide when using worsted-weight yarn and a 3 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Black (main body and arms)
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White (eye outline)
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Beige or peach (mouth)
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3 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Yarn needle
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR = magic ring
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sc = single crochet
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inc = increase
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dec = decrease
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ch = chain
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sl st = slip stitch
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FO = fasten off
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st = stitch
❤️ Heart Body (Make 2 Halves and Join)
With black yarn:
Make 2 (Top Halves):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc × 6 (12)
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(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24)
FO first half. DO NOT cut yarn on second half. Continue with:
Join Both Halves:
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Attach second half, sc around both circles (48)
9–13. sc around (48) -
(6 sc, dec) × 6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Stuff firmly. -
(sc, dec) × 6 (12)
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dec × 6 (6)
FO and close.
✋ Arms (Make 2)
With black yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2–6. sc around (6)
FO and stuff lightly. Leave tail for sewing.
👀 Eye Whites (Make 2)
With white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) × 3 (9)
Sl st and FO. Sew around safety eyes.
👄 Mouth
With beige yarn:
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Ch 6
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 5
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Ch 1, turn. sc across
Repeat 1 more row.
Sl st around edge. FO and sew in center between eyes.
🧩 Assembly
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Sew arms to both sides of body, slightly low
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Insert safety eyes through eye whites and attach just above mouth
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Sew mouth in the center of heart
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Optional: Embroider a little eyebrow or cheek stitch for added expression
✨ Final Thoughts
This Amigurumi Black Heart is cute with a dash of attitude! 🖤 It’s perfect for expressing an “emo but lovable” mood or gifting to someone with a great sense of humor. You can also resize this pattern with thinner yarn to turn it into a keychain!
