Creating a crochet heart cushion can be a delightful project, perfect for adding a touch of love and coziness to your home decor. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial along with a free pattern for a crochet heart cushion:

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your preferred colors (for the front and back of the cushion)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually 4.0mm to 5.5mm)
  • Fiberfill or cushion stuffing
  • Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • tr: treble crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sl st: slip stitch

Pattern:

Front of the Cushion:

Heart Motif:

Round 1 (Magic Ring Method):

  1. Start with a magic ring (or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring).
  2. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work the following stitches into the ring: 2 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 2 tr, ch 2.
  3. Pull the magic ring tight to close it. You should have a heart shape.

Round 2:

  1. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 1 dc in each of the next 2 tr, 3 dc in each of the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the next ch-1 space, 1 dc in the next tr (the center of the heart), 2 dc in the next ch-1 space, 3 dc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 tr, ch 2, sl st to the center of the heart.
  2. Fasten off, weave in any loose ends, and trim excess yarn.

Back of the Cushion:

  1. Crochet another heart motif following the same instructions as the front.

Assembly:

  1. With the wrong sides of the heart motifs facing each other, join the two hearts together using your preferred joining method. You can use single crochet, slip stitch, or whipstitch to join them, leaving an opening for stuffing.
  2. Stuff the cushion with fiberfill or cushion stuffing to your desired level of fullness.
  3. Finish joining the hearts together, making sure the stuffing is evenly distributed.
  4. Fasten off, weave in any loose ends, and trim excess yarn.

Your crochet heart cushion is now complete! You can adjust the size of your cushion by using a different yarn weight or hook size. These cushions make lovely decorative pieces for your home, or they can be cherished gifts for loved ones. Enjoy your crocheting!