💖 Cute Crochet Heart Plushie – Pattern + Video Tutorial

Looking for a quick and adorable project that makes the perfect handmade gift? This crochet heart plushie is just what you need! Soft, squishy, and customizable in any color, these hearts are great for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, baby showers, or just to show a little love.

You can find the printable PDF pattern in my Etsy shop and follow along step-by-step with the video tutorial on my YouTube channel.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Crochet Heart Plushie Pattern

• Quick and beginner-friendly

• Makes a cute and meaningful gift

• Perfect for Valentine’s Day, weddings, or baby nurseries

• Easy to customize in size and color

Watch the video tutorials here:  

🧶 Crochet Heart Plushie Details

Materials Needed:

• #6 Chunky Blanket Yarn

•  12 inch piece of pink yarn (for cheeks)

•  12 inch piece of contrasting yarn (for mouth)

•  12 inch piece of yarn to make a bow (optional)

•  6mm / J / 10 Hook

•  10mm Safety Eyes

•  a large handful of polyfill stuffing

•  3 Stitch Markers

•  Yarn Needle

•  Scissors

•  Stitch marker

Instructions:  

Heart:

Round 1: Ch2. 7 sc in 2nd ch from the hook. (7)

Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch. (14)

Round 3: (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) repeat around. (21)

Round 4: Sl st in next st, place marker in sl st. (sc, hdc) in next stitch, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, 3 dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sl st in last st, place marker in sl st. Finish off. Repeat to make another heart but do not finish off! (29)

Face: On 2nd heart, Place safety eyes between rows 1 and 2, about 1 or 2 sts apart. Sew cheeks about 1 stitch below each eye, 1 stitch across, about 5 sts apart. Sew mouth between cheeks 1 or 2 stitches wide.

Border: (The border will sew the two hearts together by single crocheting the back loops of the two hearts together.) Find the back loop of the next stitch to be worked. Turn the other heart face down and find the back loop of the stitch directly across from this stitch. Insert hook into both back loops, yarn over and draw up a loop through both back loops, yarn over and draw through both loops to complete a sc. In the same manner, sc blo in the next 6 sts. Make arm: Ch 14. sc in 4th ch from hook. Sl sl in the next 10 chs. Continuing on the heart body, sc blo in the next 5 sts. Make leg: Ch 14. sc in 4th ch from the hook, ch 3, sl st in same ch and in the next 10 chs. On the heart body, sc blo in the next 2 sts, (2 sc blo) in the next st, sc blo in the next 2 sts. Repeat leg: Ch 14. sc in 4th ch from the hook, ch 3, sl st in same ch and in the next 10 chs.  Sc through the blo of the next 5 sts. Repeat arm: Ch 14. sc in 4th ch from hook. Sl sl in the next 10 chs. Stuff heart body with a big handful of polyfill stuffing. Sc blo in the next 7 sts.

Cut yarn, leaving an 8 inch tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle. Push needle down through the center top of heart and out the center of the heart back. Give it a little tug to pull the center of your heart a little more of a heart shape. Anchor the tugged yarn by weaving the yarn in and then finish off!

If you want, you can take a little piece of yarn and make a little bow on the top of your heart.

💡 Ideas for Using Your Crochet Heart Plushie

• 💝 Valentine’s Day Gift – A sweet handmade plush for someone special

• 🎁 Baby Shower Favor – Cute décor for a nursery or baby gift

• 🏡 Home Décor – Place them in a bowl or basket for a cozy touch

• 🌈 Craft Fair Item – Quick and popular for selling at markets

📄 Get the Pattern + Tutorial

• PDF Pattern: Available in my Etsy shop for easy, ad-free printing.

• Video Tutorial: Step-by-step instructions on my YouTube channel.

🌟 More Cute Crochet Plushies

If you love this heart plushie, check out these other fun patterns:

• Crochet Huggable Hamburger

• Crochet Peppermint Plushie

• Crochet Donut Pillow

• ❤️ More Valentine-Themed Crochet Patterns

  Love crochet Valentine projects? You might also like:

  • Crochet Valentine Candy Corn

  • Crochet Heart Plushie

  • Crochet Heart Garland

Final Thoughts

This crochet heart plushie is a fast, fun, and versatile project you’ll want to make again and again. Whether you’re gifting it or keeping it, handmade hearts are always filled with love.

Happy Crocheting!
— Anita Louise 🧶