Creating a crochet heart pillow can be a delightful and decorative project. Here’s a free pattern along with a description of how to make a crochet heart pillow:

Materials Needed:

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

Abbreviations:

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

Pattern:

Front Panel:

  1. Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as the first hdc), work 2 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight to close. This forms one half of the heart shape.
  3. Round 2: Turn the work. Ch 2, work 2 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, ch 2, sl st into the same stitch as the previous round’s sl st. This completes the other half of the heart shape.
  4. Round 3: Turn the work. Ch 1, sc in each st around the entire heart shape, working 3 sc in each of the two ch-2 corner spaces. Sl st to the first sc to join.
  5. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around the entire heart shape, working 3 sc in each of the two ch-2 corner spaces. Sl st to the first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Back Panel:

  1. Create another heart panel following the same pattern as the front panel.

Assembly:

  1. Place the two heart panels with the right sides facing each other.
  2. Join the panels together by working single crochet stitches around the edge, leaving a small opening for stuffing.
  3. Stuff the heart pillow with fiberfill or your preferred stuffing material to your desired level of plumpness.
  4. Continue single crocheting around the opening to close it.
  5. Fasten off, weave in the ends, and trim any excess yarn.

Your crochet heart pillow is now complete! You can make it in various colors to match your home decor or as a heartfelt gift for someone special. It’s a lovely addition to bedrooms, living rooms, or as a decorative piece on a couch or chair. Enjoy your crocheting!