Introduction
This soft little crochet heart is a sweet beginner-friendly amigurumi project you can make as a keychain, bag charm, desk decoration, gift topper, or tiny handmade plush. It is small, simple, and perfect if you are learning how to crochet in the round.
The pattern below is extracted and cleaned from the uploaded tutorial transcript. The video uses a magic ring, single crochet, increases, decreases, stuffing, and a simple joined-heart construction.
Description
This crochet heart is made from two small round top pieces that are joined together, then shaped downward into a soft heart point. The finished piece is slightly puffy and 3D, with a rounded top and tapered bottom.
You can make it in pastel yellow, baby blue, pink, red, lavender, cream, or any color you like. Add a keychain ring at the top if you want to turn it into a cute crochet heart keychain.
Materials
- 5 ply milk cotton yarn
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Polyester stuffing
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Optional keychain ring
Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase, 2 sc in the same stitch
- dec: invisible decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
- st: stitch
- sts: stitches
- FO: fasten off
Pattern Notes
This heart is worked in rounds.
Each round begins with ch 1.
Each round ends with a sl st into the first stitch.
Always tighten the slip stitch so you do not mistake it for an extra stitch.
Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
The first heart bump is cut after Round 3. The second heart bump is not cut because it is used to join both pieces.
Step-by-Step Instructions
First Heart Bump
Round 1
Make a magic ring.
Work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Pull the ring closed.
Sl st to the first sc.
Round 2
Ch 1.
Inc in each st around. (12)
Sl st to the first sc.
Round 3
Ch 1.
Sc in each st around. (12)
Sl st to the first sc.
FO and cut the yarn, leaving a short tail.
Set this piece aside.
Second Heart Bump
Repeat the same steps as the first heart bump.
Round 1
Make a magic ring.
Work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Pull the ring closed.
Sl st to the first sc.
Round 2
Ch 1.
Inc in each st around. (12)
Sl st to the first sc.
Round 3
Ch 1.
Sc in each st around. (12)
Sl st to the first sc.
Do not cut the yarn.
You will now join the two bumps.
Joining the Heart Bumps
Insert your hook into any stitch on the first heart bump.
Work 1 sc to connect the two pieces.
Place your stitch marker in this first stitch.
Continue working 1 sc in each stitch around the first bump.
Then continue working 1 sc in each stitch around the second bump.
You should have 24 sts total.
Sl st to the first sc. (24)
Heart Body
Round 5
Ch 1.
Sc in each st around. (24)
Sl st to the first sc.
Round 6
Ch 1.
Sc in next 4 sts.
Dec 2 times.
Sc in next 8 sts.
Dec 2 times.
Sc in next 4 sts. (20)
Sl st to the first sc.
Round 7
Ch 1.
Sc in each st around. (20)
Sl st to the first sc.
Round 8
Ch 1.
Sc in next 3 sts.
Dec 2 times.
Sc in next 6 sts.
Dec 2 times.
Sc in next 3 sts. (16)
Sl st to the first sc.
Round 9
Ch 1.
Sc in next 2 sts.
Dec 2 times.
Sc in next 4 sts.
Dec 2 times.
Sc in next 2 sts. (12)
Sl st to the first sc.
Stuff the heart firmly but gently.
Do not overstuff, or the heart may lose its shape.
Round 10
Ch 1.
Dec around 6 times. (6)
Sl st to the first stitch.
Ch 1.
FO, leaving a tail.
Closing the Heart
Thread the yarn tail onto a darning needle.
Insert the needle through the bottom center opening.
Pull gently to close the bottom point.
Weave the tail through the inside of the heart and bring it out through a random stitch.
Pull slightly and trim the yarn close to the heart so the tail disappears inside.
Shape the heart with your fingers.
Optional Keychain Loop
Join yarn at the top center between the two bumps.
Ch 8–10.
Sl st back into the same space to form a loop.
FO and weave in ends securely.
Attach a keychain ring through the loop.
Tips & Variations
Use pastel yarn for a soft cute style.
Use red or pink yarn for Valentine’s Day.
Use plush yarn and a larger hook for a bigger squishy heart.
Use cotton yarn for a cleaner keychain finish.
Add a tiny embroidered smile for a kawaii look.
Make two hearts and sew them together into a bag charm set.
For a neater finish, keep the slip stitches tight at the end of every round.
FAQ
Is this crochet heart beginner-friendly?
Yes. This is a beginner-friendly crochet heart pattern if you know magic ring, single crochet, increases, and decreases.
Can I make this into a keychain?
Yes. Add a small crochet loop at the top and attach a keychain ring.
What yarn works best?
Milk cotton yarn or cotton yarn works well for a small clean heart. Plush yarn works well if you want a soft amigurumi-style heart.
Why does my stitch count look wrong?
The slip stitch at the end of each round can look like an extra stitch. Tighten every slip stitch and use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
Conclusion
This beginner crochet heart is small, soft, and easy to customize. Make it as a keychain, gift charm, Valentine’s Day project, handmade bag accessory, or tiny amigurumi plush. Once you understand the joining and decrease rounds, it becomes a quick and relaxing crochet project to repeat in many colors.
