Creating a crochet heart pillow can be a lovely and decorative project. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial along with a free pattern for making a crochet heart pillow:

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color(s) for the pillow
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually 4.0mm to 5.5mm)
  • Fiberfill stuffing or a pillow form
  • 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 Side of the Pillow:

  1. Foundation Chain: Start by chaining 33.
  2. Row 1: In the second chain from the hook, sc. Sc in each chain across. (32 sc)
  3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across.
  4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, ch 3, sk 3 sts, sc in the next st. Repeat from * to * across the row. This row creates the spaces for the heart shape.
  5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc and each ch-3 space across.
  6. Rows 5-14: Repeat Rows 2-4 three more times.
  7. Row 15: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next sc. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  8. Rows 16-18: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across.
  9. Row 19: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, hdc in the next sc, dc in each of the next 3 sts, hdc in the next sc, sc in the next sc. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  10. Row 20: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
  11. Row 21: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, sc2tog (decrease over the next 2 sts), sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next sc. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  12. Row 22: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
  13. Row 23: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next sc. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  14. Row 24: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
  15. Row 25: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next sc. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  16. Row 26: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
  17. Row 27: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next sc. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  18. Row 28: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
  19. Row 29: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next sc. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  20. Row 30: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
  21. Row 31: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next sc. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  22. Row 32: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.

Back Side of the Pillow:

Repeat the pattern for the front side of the pillow until Row 18. Then, fasten off, weave in any loose ends, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Place the front and back pieces of the pillow together with the right sides facing in.
  2. Use the long tail of yarn from the back piece to sew the sides together. Leave an opening for stuffing.
  3. Turn the pillow right side out.
  4. Stuff the pillow with fiberfill stuffing or insert a pillow form.
  5. Use the long tail of yarn to sew the opening closed.

Your crochet heart pillow is now complete! You can experiment with different colors and sizes to create variations of this pillow pattern. It makes a wonderful decoration for your home or a heartfelt gift for a loved one. Enjoy your crocheting!