Your own adorable plushies is an enjoyable endeavor that can be tailored to suit any skill level, making it accessible and fun for everyone. These charming little hearts can add a touch of handmade love to your home decor, serve as thoughtful gifts for friends and family, or be a delightful addition to your next crochet project. The process of forming each heart is not only fun and satisfying, but it also offers a fantastic way to unwind and focus.
With a variety of patterns available, you can customize each plushie to suit your personal style or the preferences of your loved ones. The completed heart plushies can be used as keychains, ornaments, or even small cushions. By engaging in this enjoyable activity, you’ll find a productive hobby that marries creativity with relaxation, resulting in beautiful and heartfelt items that spread joy and love wherever they are placed.
Materials Needed:
- Scissors
- Pins
- Yarn needle
- 4 mm crochet hook
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Chenille chunky yarn in gray and pink (or colors of choice)
- Black acrylic yarn for facial details
- Toy filling
Abbreviations:
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet two stitches together, or invisible decrease)
- MR = magic ring
Heart Humps (Make 2):
- Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring. Crochet 8 sc into the ring. Pull to close. (8 stitches)
- Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch around. (16 stitches)
- Round 2: Sc, inc around. (24 stitches)
- Round 3: 2 sc, inc around. (32 stitches)
- Rounds 4-5: Sc in each stitch around. (32 stitches)
- First Heart Hump: Fasten off and cut the yarn after Round 5.
- Second Heart Hump: Do not cut the yarn. Proceed to join the humps.
Joining the Heart Humps:
- Position the humps with bobbly sides facing out. Join by crocheting 4 sc across the top of the humps.
- Round 6: Sc around both humps (56 stitches in total).
Shaping the Heart:
- Round 7: Sc in each stitch around. (56 stitches)
- Round 8: 5 sc, dec around. (48 stitches)
- Round 9: Sc in each stitch around. (48 stitches)
- Round 10: 4 sc, dec around. (40 stitches)
- Round 11: Sc in each stitch around. (40 stitches)
- Round 12: 3 sc, dec around. (32 stitches)
- Round 13: Sc in each stitch around. (32 stitches)
Before continuing, place safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, approximately 7 stitches apart and stuff the heart shape.
- Round 14: 2 sc, dec around. (24 stitches)
- Stuff the heart more if needed.
- Round 15: 1 sc, dec around. (16 stitches)
- Stuff firmly.
- Round 16: Dec around to close the opening. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Use the tail to sew the opening shut.
Limbs (Make 4):
- Magic Ring: 6 sc into MR.
- Round 1: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Rounds 2-3: Sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Round 4: Dec in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
- Lightly stuff the ends, flatten, and dc through both sides to close. (3 stitches)
- Leave a tail for sewing.
Finishing:
- Attach limbs: Sew arms between rounds 11-12 and legs at the bottom of the heart.
- Embroider facial features with black yarn (such as a little smile).
- Additional details: Add eyelashes or blush if desired using colored yarn.
Conclusion
In this pattern, you learned how to crochet a heart plushie, assemble its parts, and add facial features and blush. This cute crochet project is perfect for gifts and personal enjoyment.
