Crochet Hearts in Three Sizes

Today's free pattern is for crochet hearts, available in three different sizes! The hearts are actually easier to make they might first appear. If they do seem daunting, perhaps start with the smaller size first. You can customize the color for each of the hearts you make; I was going for an ombré effect based on size. The hearts make perfect gifts, and are great for a beginner practice project. Fill with stuffing or dried flowers for sachets. 

If you would like to purchase the PDF version of the pattern, it is available through my Ravelry and LoveCrafts stores. The direct purchasing link for Ravelry is below.

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Difficultly Level

Advanced Beginner

Materials

• DK weight yarn, shown here in Rico Ricorumi (100% cotton; 62 yds/57m per 25g/0.9oz) 1 skein each of Rose #008, Red #028, and Raspberry #013
• ​3.00mm or US D (3.25mm), or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle 
• Stuffing 
• Dried sachet flowers (optional) 

Gauge

11 sts and 12 rows= 2”/5cm over single crochet in the round

Finished Measurements

• Large Heart: 3.5 in (8.8cm) long, 8.5 in (21.5cm) circumference at largest section. 
• Medium Heart: 3 in (7.6cm) long, 7 in (17.7cm) circumference at largest section. 
• Small Heart: 2.5 in (6.3cm) long, 5.25 in (13.3cm) circumference at largest section.

Pattern Notes

• The pattern pieces are worked continuously in the round. 
• Slip stitch at the beginning of each round to join. Unless otherwise stated, the slip stitch does not count as the first stitch. 
• US crochet terminology is used for the pattern. 
• Matching gauge is not important for this pattern. Simply keep a tight, even tension throughout. 
• You may also make these into sachets by filling partly or completely with dried flowers.

Abbreviations

• Sc: Single crochet 
• Inc: Increase (2 sc in 1 st) 
• Dcr: Decrease (1 sc over 2 sts) 
• Rnd: Round 
• St(s): Stitch(es) 
• Mc: Magic circle 
• X: Indicates the number of repeats.

For how to create a magic circle: Tutorial
​For how to close crochet in the round: Tutorial

Directions

Large Heart 
Large Heart Top (Make 2) 
Begin with Color A. 
Rnd 1: Create a magic circle. 6 sc in Mc. (6 sts). 
Rnd 2: 1 inc in all sts. (12 sts). 
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (18 sts). 
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (24 sts). 
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (30 sts) 
Rnds 6-10: Sc in all sts. 
Fasten off. 
Sew the top pieces of the heart together. Only sew through 3 stitches on each side (six stitches total). 
Rejoin in the round as follows: 
Rnd 1: Sc evenly across the heart top. (54 sts). 
Rnd 2: (7 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (48 sts). 
Rnds 3-4: Sc in all sts. 
Begin to add stuffing. Fill as desired. 
Rnd 5: (6 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (42 sts). 
Rnd 6: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (36 sts) 
Rnd 8: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 5: (4 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (30 sts). 
Rnd 6: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 7: (3 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (24 sts). 
Rnd 8: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 9: (2 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (18sts). 
Rnd 10: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 11: (1 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (12 sts) 
Rnd 12: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 13: Dcr around. (6 sts). 
Rnd 14: Dcr around. (3 sts). 
Fasten off. Secure bottom opening. 

Finishing 
Weave in any remaining yarn tails.


Medium Heart 
Medium Heart Top (Make 2) 
Begin with Color B. 
Rnd 1: Create a magic circle. 6 sc in Mc. (6 sts). 
Rnd 2: 1 inc in all sts. (12 sts). 
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (18 sts). 
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6. (24 sts). 
Rnds 5-8: Sc in all sts. 
Fasten off. 
Sew the top pieces of the heart together. Only sew through 3 stitches on each side (six stitches total). 
Rejoin in the round as follows: 
Rnd 1: Sc evenly across the heart top. (42 sts). 
Rnd 2: (5 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (36 sts). 
Rnds 3-4: Sc in all sts. 
Begin to add stuffing. Fill as desired. 
Rnd 5: (4 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (30 sts). 
Rnd 6: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 7: (3 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (24 sts). 
Rnd 8: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 9: (2 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (18sts). 
Rnd 10: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 11: (1 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (12 sts) 
Rnd 12: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 13: Dcr around. (6 sts). 
Rnd 14: Dcr around. (3 sts). 
Fasten off. Secure bottom opening. 

Finishing 
Weave in any remaining yarn tails. 


Small Heart 
Small Heart Top (make 2) 
Begin with Color C. 
Rnd 1: Create a magic circle. 6 sc in Mc. (6 sts).
Rnd 2: 1 inc in all sts. (12 sts).
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18 sts). 
Rnds 4-6: Sc in all sts. 
Fasten off. 
Sew the top pieces of the heart together. Only sew through 3 stitches on each side (six stitches total). 
Rejoin in the round as follows: 
Rnd 1: Sc evenly across the heart top. (30sts) 
Rnd 2: (3 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (24 sts). 
Rnds 3-4: Sc in all sts. 
Begin to add stuffing. Fill as desired. 
Rnd 5: (2 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (18 sts). 
Rnd 6: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 7: (1 sc, 1 dcr) x 6. (12 sts). 
Rnd 8: Sc in all sts. 
Rnd 9: Dcr around. (6 sts). 
Rnd 10: Dcr around. (3 sts). 
Fasten off. Secure bottom opening. 

Finishing 
Weave in any remaining yarn tails.

I hope you enjoyed this amigurumi! If you have any questions or concerns regarding the pattern, please feel free to contact me here. While I work extensively to make sure patterns are free of errors, no one is a perfect machine, and mistakes happen from time to time. I will gladly make an update or post an errata link if needed.
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Happy crocheting!