Creating a crochet velvet heart pillow is a delightful project that results in a soft and huggable decorative item. Here’s a simple free pattern along with a description to guide you through making your own velvet heart pillow.

Materials Needed:

  • Velvet or chenille yarn in your preferred color (you can also use regular worsted weight yarn for a different texture)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually 5.5mm to 6.5mm)
  • Polyester fiberfill or stuffing material
  • Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
  • Optional: A button or safety eyes for embellishments

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 sc in the same st)
  • dec: decrease (sc 2 sts together)
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern:

Front and Back Panels (Make 2):

Note: You’ll crochet two identical heart panels that you’ll later join together.

  1. Foundation Chain: Chain 2.
  2. Round 1: In the second chain from the hook, sc 6 times. (6 sc)
  3. Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 sc)
  4. Round 3: Sc in the first st, inc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
  5. Round 4: Sc in the first 2 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
  6. Round 5: Sc in the first 3 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. (30 sc)
  7. Round 6: Sc in the first 4 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. (36 sc)
  8. Round 7: Sc in the first 5 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. (42 sc)
  9. Round 8: Sc in the first 6 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. (48 sc)
  10. Round 9-20: Sc in each st around. (48 sc in each round)

Note: Continue crocheting until both panels reach your desired size. You can make the panels larger or smaller as needed.

Assembly:

  1. Place the two panels together with the right sides facing each other.
  2. Single crochet around the edges of the heart, joining the front and back panels together. Leave an opening at the bottom of the heart for stuffing.
  3. Stuff the heart pillow firmly with polyester fiberfill.
  4. Close the opening by single crocheting across it.
  5. Fasten off, weave in any loose ends, and trim excess yarn.
  6. Optionally, you can add a button or safety eyes to the front of the heart for embellishment.

Your crochet velvet heart pillow is now complete and ready to add a cozy and charming touch to your home decor. You can choose different colors and sizes to suit your preferences. Enjoy your crocheting!

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