Crochet Little Stuffed Hearts

If you're looking for a delightful and heartfelt gift idea, why not try your hand at crocheting little stuffed hearts? These charming creations are not only fun to make but also make for a perfect token of love and affection. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring these adorable hearts to life.

Materials needed:

DK yarn

3.25mm (or 3.5mm) hook

A very small amount of polyester stuffing

Instructions ~ in UK terminology

Chain 4, and join into a circle with a slip stitch

Round 1: Chain 3, 1 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 7 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, chain 3, slip stitch into ring

Round 2: Chain 3, 2 treble crochet in next 4 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 3 double treble crochet in next stitch, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 treble crochet in next 4 stitches, ch3, join into c hain stitches, fasten off

Tighten up the centre by putting the start ‘tail’ onto a sewing needle and weave it through the stitches of the first round, pull up tightly

If you want to make little stuffed hearts ~

make 2 pieces the same,

join them by sewing almost all around, or crochet them together,

add a little polyester stuffing

finish the joining and secure,

make a little hanging loop if desired,

fasten off and darn away ends.