Crochet Little Sweet Hearts Amigurumi

Creating crochet little sweet hearts amigurumi is a delightful and heartwarming activity. These tiny handmade creations are not just charming decorations but tokens of love and care. From selecting the softest yarn to carefully shaping each stitch, the process of making these adorable amigurumi is a labor of love. The intricacy of creating the sweet hearts adds a touch of whimsy to any space or occasion. Whether it's a gift for a loved one or a personal project, crafting these amigurumi brings a sense of joy and creativity. So grab your crochet hook and let your imagination soar as you bring these lovable little hearts to life stitch by stitch.

SUPPLIES

• Crochet hook G/4.00mm
• Tapestry needle (I use Clover Chibi Bent Tip Needle Set)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Safety eyes 6mm
• Any worsted weight yarn, I used the following:

  • Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, Pink
  • Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, Red

NOTES

• Pink Sweet Heart measures approx. 3.5″ in height.
• Red Sweet Heart measures approx. 4.25″ in height.
• Pattern is worked from the bottom to top.
• Do not join or turn at the end of rounds unless instructed.
• Gauge is not essential – just keep your tension consistent throughout.

ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together / sc decrease
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
rep = repeat
* – * = repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Start with a magic ring.

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)

Round 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st*, rep * – * around (18)

Round 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts*, rep * – * around (20)

Round 5: sc in each st around (20)

Round 6: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 9 sts*, rep * – * around (22)

Rounds 7-8: sc in each st around (22)

Round 9: *sc2tog, 1 sc in next 9 sts*, rep * – * around (20)

Round 10: sc in each st around (20)

Round 11: *sc2tog, 1 sc in next 8 sts*, rep * – * around (18)

Round 12: *sc2tog, 1 sc in next st*, rep * – * around (12)

Place safety eyes and stuff as you move along.

Round 13: sc2tog around (6)

Without fastening off, continue to next round to form the heart. If you’d like the heart to be a different color, this is the time to change your yarn.

Round 14: sc in each st around (6)

Round 15: 2 sc in each st around (12)

Round 16: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st*, rep * – * around (18)

Round 17: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts*, rep * – * around (20)

Round 18: 1 sc in next 5 sts, ch 1, count 10 sts backwards, sl st on the 10th st (this forms one side of the heart). Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in next 10 sts. Sl st in first sc to join.

Round 19: 1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in next 4 sts, sl st in first sc to join (8)

Round 20: sc2tog around, sl st in next st, fasten off and stuff (4)

One side of the heart completed!

Continuing on the other side…

Round 1: Insert your hook in the next st (see photo below), 1 sc in next 10 sts, sl st in next 2 sts, then sl st to first sc to join (10)

Round 2: repeat round 19

Round 3: repeat round 20

Sl st to close up the heart. Fasten off and weave in ends.