Bring the Valentine’s Heart to life with this Amigurumi Valentine’s Heart crochet pattern! 💖✨ With its soft curves and plush texture, this heart-shaped creation is the perfect way to add a handmade touch to heartfelt gifts and décor. Whether crafted in classic reds and pinks or playful pastels, this design embodies warmth, love, and charm in every stitch.
Designed for crocheters who enjoy creating meaningful and simple designs, this pattern allows for personalization with embroidered initials, delicate ribbons, or even tiny embellishments to make each heart unique. Whether displayed as part of a festive setup or gifted to someone special, this Valentine’s Heart is a beautiful symbol of love made with care. 🧶✨
💖 Amigurumi Valentine’s Heart Crochet Pattern
Spread some handmade love with this adorable Valentine’s heart pillow! Perfect as a gift, decoration, or cozy desk companion, this squishy heart features embroidered details and sweet “Be Mine” lettering that make it the ultimate heartfelt gesture. Great for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just because! 💘
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple shaping with some basic embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) across when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Red or Rose (Heart body)
- White or Cream (Embroidery: text and small hearts)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Optional: heart-shaped template for text placement
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
❤️ Heart Top (Make 2 Halves)
With red yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–9. sc around (30)
FO for first half.
Repeat for second half but do not fasten off. Continue to join both halves in the next round.
❤️ Join & Form Heart Shape
Continue with second half:
- sc around second half (30), then sc around first half (30) – now 60 sts total
11–18. sc around (60) - (8 sc, dec) x6 (54)
- (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
- (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly with polyfill - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, weave tail through front loops to close and pull tight.
✏️ Embroidery
With white or cream yarn:
- Use a tapestry needle to stitch “Be mine” in cursive or block letters onto one side of the heart. Lightly draw your guide with chalk or fabric marker first if desired.
- Stitch small V-shape hearts around the text for decoration.
- Use backstitch or chain stitch for smooth lettering.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use pastel yarns and change text to “XOXO” or “Love You”
- Add a hanging loop to turn it into an ornament or door tag
- Make a mini version as a keychain or Valentine favor
This cuddly Valentine’s heart is the perfect way to say “I care” with yarn and creativity! Great for beginners with a little stitching practice and a whole lot of love. 💌🧵
