Valentine's Day Hearts, 3 sizes

Valentine's Day Hearts, 3 Sizes Crochet Pattern

Project Overview

This free downloadable crochet pattern by designer Stacey Trock features three adorable stuffed heart toys in graduated sizes, perfect for Valentine's Day decorations, gifts, or amigurumi-style projects. The pattern includes instructions for creating hearts in large (7 inches), medium (5 inches), and small (2.5 inches) dimensions, offering versatility for different display preferences and skill levels.

What You'll Create

The Valentine's Day Hearts are small, three-dimensional stuffed toys designed with a classic heart shape. These plush ornaments work beautifully as decorative pieces, gift toppers, or keepsakes. The pattern allows crafters to make multiple hearts in different sizes from a single skein of yarn, making it an excellent stash-busting project for leftover worsted weight yarn in your collection.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level crochet project uses fundamental techniques suitable for crafters with basic amigurumi experience. The pattern employs the following essential stitches and methods:

• Chain stitch (ch): The foundation stitch used to begin the pattern
• Single crochet (sc): The primary stitch for building the heart structure and creating dense, sturdy fabric
• Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog): A decrease stitch used for shaping the heart form and closing the opening after stuffing

The pattern does not specify a strict gauge requirement, as the focus is on creating a visually appealing fabric rather than precise measurements. The most important consideration is selecting a hook size that produces a nice, appropriately dense fabric with your chosen yarn to prevent stuffing from showing through.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Creating all three heart sizes requires minimal yarn, making this pattern ideal for using up small quantities from your stash. Less than 220 yards total (typically one skein) of each color is needed for the complete set.

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in your chosen colors. The designer sample uses 100% wool worsted weight yarn (Ella Rae Classic brand, color #54 in pink), though any worsted weight yarn can be substituted based on your preference and available materials
• Hook: Size H crochet hook, recommended for proper fabric consistency with worsted weight yarn
• Additional supplies: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembling pieces, plus a few handfuls of polyester fiberfill or similar stuffing material for filling the completed hearts

Pattern Details

Originally created in January 2011 by designer Stacey Trock, this pattern has become a beloved Valentine's Day crochet project. The downloadable PDF format provides complete written instructions for crafting these charming stuffed hearts. The intermediate difficulty level makes it accessible to crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle simple shaping and stuffing techniques. Whether you're creating a single large heart or making a collection of all three sizes, this pattern offers a quick, satisfying project that produces delightful handmade gifts.