Welcome to the cheerful and heartwarming world of amigurumi! ❤️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Smiling Heart—a joyful and expressive creation perfect for spreading love, celebrating kindness, or adding a touch of happiness to your handmade collection! 😊 Whether you love stitching up adorable plush designs, creating textured and playful figures, or simply want to craft a heart that radiates positivity, this pattern will guide you through shaping a beautifully sculpted plush with a sweet smile, soft curves, and a burst of cheerful charm! 💖
This design embraces bright colors, smooth shaping, and delightful details to bring a warm and uplifting presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Smiling Heart turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant reds, soft pinks, or sunny yellows, and let’s stitch up a heart full of joy! ❤️
💖 Amigurumi Smiling Heart – Free Crochet Pattern
This cheerful little heart with big eyes and a wide smile is a perfect plushie for Valentine’s Day, friendship gifts, or just to brighten someone’s day! Soft, huggable, and full of love, it’s a fun and quick amigurumi project for all levels.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic increases, decreases, and working in the round.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 18–20 cm (7–8”) tall using worsted weight yarn and 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted/4 weight):
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Red (Heart)
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Light Pink (Arms and Legs)
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Black (Mouth)
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White (Eye whites)
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Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm
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Safety Eyes: 12–14 mm (or embroider)
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
🧵 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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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
❤️ Heart (Make 2 Halves)
Use red yarn. Work in continuous rounds.
First Lobe (Make 2):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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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)
6–8. sc around (30)
FO the first lobe. Do not FO second lobe.
Join Lobes:
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Join both lobes with 1 sc to form 60 sts total around (30 each lobe).
10–20. sc around (60) -
(8 sc, dec) x6 (54)
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(7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
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(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, weave yarn through front loops and pull tight to close.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Pink)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
9–11. sc around (12)
Stuff and FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Pink)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving tail for sewing.
👁 Eyes
White Part (Make 2):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO and sew behind safety eyes or embroider black pupil in center.
Attach eyes approx. between Rounds 9–11 on heart.
😀 Mouth
Use black yarn to embroider a wide smile between and slightly below the eyes. A slight curve gives it a joyful expression.
🪡 Assembly
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Sew legs to bottom sides of heart.
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Attach arms slightly lower than eye level for a hugging position.
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Sew on eyes and white backgrounds.
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Embroider the mouth.
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Adjust shaping and fluff slightly for symmetry.
This Smiling Heart is guaranteed to make anyone’s day brighter! 💕 Whether it’s a gift or a desk buddy, it’s a lovable little companion full of joy and squish.
