Creating a crochet heart pillow is a lovely and cozy project. Here’s a free pattern and tutorial for making a heart-shaped crochet pillow:

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color(s)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually 4.0mm to 5.5mm)
  • Fiberfill or pillow stuffing
  • 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 Piece (Heart):

  1. Foundation Chain: Chain 4.
  2. Round 1: In the second chain from the hook, work 2 sc. In the next chain, work 1 hdc. In the next chain, work 5 dc. In the last chain, work 1 hdc. Now, on the other side of the chain, work 2 sc. You should now have a heart shape with a dip in the center.
  3. Round 2: Chain 1, turn your work. In the first st, work 2 sc. In the next st, work 1 sc. In the next st, work 2 sc. In the next st, work 3 sc. In the next st, work 2 sc. In the next st, work 1 sc. In the next st, work 2 sc. In the next st, work 3 sc.
  4. Round 3: Chain 1, turn your work. In the first st, work 3 sc. In the next st, work 2 sc. In the next st, work 1 sc. In the next st, work 3 hdc. In the next st, work 1 sc. In the next st, work 2 sc. In the next st, work 3 sc. In the next st, work 1 sc. Fasten off.

Back Piece (Heart):

  1. Repeat Rounds 1 to 3 for the back piece of the heart.

Assembly:

  1. Place the two heart pieces together, with the right sides facing out. Join your yarn in one of the top corners of the heart and single crochet around the edge, leaving a small opening for stuffing.
  2. Stuff your heart pillow with fiberfill to your desired fullness.
  3. Continue single crocheting around the edge to close the opening.
  4. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Your crochet heart pillow is complete! You can make this pillow in various colors and sizes to suit your preferences. It’s a perfect decoration for bedrooms, living rooms, or as a thoughtful gift for someone special. Enjoy your crocheting!