With Valentine’s Day on the way, love is in the air! And what better way to show your love than to gift someone a handmade crocheted item? From amigurumi to clothes to decor, you’re sure to find something your Valentine will enjoy in this collection of free patterns.
Let’s start the round-up with a variety of crochet hearts. Some are amigurumi—so make sure you have polyester fiber-fill stuffing along with your yarn and hook—and others are appliques. Each of these hearts can be used on their own as decor or a gift, or you can add them to other Valentine’s Day projects like teddy bears or blankets.
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1. Amigurumi Heart
This amigurumi heart is the perfect Valentine’s Day crochet project since it can be used on its own or as an accessory for an amigurumi bear or other fun gift. It’s simple but cute, especially if you use a super bulky chenille yarn like the designer did. You can also use other types and weights of yarn to really customize your heart. Best of all, you only need to know basic crochet stitches to make one.
2. Crochet Heart
Here’s another simple amigurumi heart, and this one is made with DK weight yarn. For this project, you’ll need to know basic stitches plus the neat finish, and there are plenty of photos that guide you through the whole process of crocheting the heart and show you that technique. With this pattern, you’ll have a Valentine’s Day heart in no time!
3. Crochet Heart Pillow
Now that you’ve mastered amigurumi hearts, why not take those techniques and make a giant heart pillow? This pillow would make an absolutely perfect Valentine gift. To crochet one, you will need a super bulky chenille yarn like Bernat Blanket, as well as knowledge of simple stitches. My favorite part of this pattern is that you can choose to make either the larger or smaller size pillow—or both!
4. Crochet Heart
Here’s another cute heart that looks good whether you make it with regular yarn or chenille yarn. I especially love that you can add a cute face with blushing cheeks. For this project, choose whatever yarn you want plus a corresponding hook, and make sure you know the magic ring plus basic crochet stitches. This is a great beginner-friendly pattern because it includes tons of helpful progress photos.
5. Crochet Heart Applique
Now let’s move on to crochet heart appliques. These can be fun as individual pieces of decor, or you can sew them onto clothes, blankets, amigurumi, and more! They would even be a great alternative to rose petals sprinkled around a room for a Valentine’s Day date. To make an applique, grab some worsted weight yarn and make sure you know simple crochet stitches.
6. Heart Applique
Here’s a heart-shaped applique that is perfect if you prefer working in rows to working in the round. These appliques work up super quickly because they only use easy stitches—the designer was able to make five hearts in just 30 minutes.
7. Heart Appliques
Here’s a pattern for three sizes of heart appliques, all of which are made with worsted weight yarn and basic stitches. Each size can be made with just some scrap yarn, so this is a great stash-busting project.
8. Crochet Heart
If you can make a heart applique, you can make a heart coaster! These are a great project to decorate your Valentine’s Day date table. The pattern is beginner friendly and great for learners of all types because it includes both written instructions and a stitch diagram.
9. Heart Motif
Here’s a fun heart applique that looks a bit like a granny square or lacy doily. You only need to know basic stitches for this project, and there are plenty of helpful photos. Even if you’re a beginner crocheter, this project will work up super quickly.
10. Heart Granny Square
This heart granny square builds on a similar motif to the previous pattern, using the heart as the center of a square. It would be super fun to use these squares to make a full blanket. For this project, you will need DK yarn and knowledge of basic stitches. It’s written in UK terms, but don’t worry if you haven’t used these before, because the pattern links to a conversion table so you can use either US or UK notation.
11. Crochet Heart Keychain
You can also turn heart appliques into fun keychains. These keychains are made with simple stitches and work up quickly, and they will look especially good if you add a fun charm like the “key to your heart.”
12. Crochet Heart Keychain
Here’s a slightly more complex heart keychain that features puff stitches, a fun bead, and a tassel. The keychain is made from two hearts seamed together, and each heart has only two rounds, so they will work up quickly. If you’ve never done the puff stitch, don’t worry—it’s described in the pattern, and there is a photo tutorial as well as a video tutorial to help you with the project.
13. Crochet Sweet Heart Sachet
These sweetheart sachets are such a fun gift because they’re so customizable: You can make them in one color or multiple colors, and you can fill them with polyfill or with herbs or another scented item. For this project, you will need to know the half-double crochet decrease and the picot stitch, both of which are explained in the pattern.
14. Heart Sampler Square
This heart sampler square is a basic but beautiful Valentine’s Day project. To make a square (or multiple squares that you can seam together into a scarf or blanket), you will need worsted weight yarn and knowledge of basic stitches. The pattern includes both written instructions and a stitch diagram.
15. Crochet Heart Coaster
This crochet heart coaster is a sweet Valentine’s Day project. To make one, you will need sport weight yarn in a natural fiber like cotton so that it will be heat resistant. As long as you know the basic crochet stitches, and are willing to learn how to change colors using either the tapestry or intarsia method, these coasters will work up quickly. There are links to both of these methods in the tutorial.
16. Heart Coaster
Here’s a heart coaster that retains its heart shape. It’s a great beginner project because there are detailed written instructions and even a video tutorial. To make one, grab some worsted weight cotton yarn and make sure you know the most basic crochet stitches.
17. Crochet Woven Heart
I love these woven hearts because they look so creative and they can be used as a decoration or a coaster. Plus, you get to choose your two favorite colors for the heart. I think using two shades of pink or a combination of white and red would look fantastic for Valentine’s day. The pattern includes both written instructions and a YouTube video, so it’s great for all types of learners. Best of all, you’ll only need to know easy stitches.
18. Swirly Heart
Last but not least as far as simple hearts go are these super creative swirly hearts that are a great way to combine your two favorite Valentine’s Day colors. As long as you know the basic crochet stitches plus the extended double crochet and double triple crochet, this project will work up quite easily. The pattern includes a stitch diagram, written instructions, and a photo tutorial, so even crocheters with only a bit of experience will be able to make a swirly heart.
Now let’s take a look at some cute amigurumi Valentine’s Day gifts!
19. Valentine Teddy Bear With Heart Shaped Feet
Teddy bears are a classic Valentine’s Day gift, and with this pattern you can crochet a super cute one. I especially love the heart-shaped paws. To make one, you will need worsted weight yarn in Valentine’s Day colors, and knowledge of basic stitches plus working in the back loop only. This is a great beginner pattern because it also includes a video tutorial.
20. Crochet Valentine Bear, Panda and Koala
Here’s a fantastic three-in-one Valentine bear pattern. You can choose to make a standard bear, a panda bear, or a koala bear. Each is so cute! The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and simple stitches, and it also includes helpful instructional photos.
21. Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear
This Valentine’s Day bear is made with Bernat velvet yarn so it’s super cuddly. When working with velvet yarn, make sure to use a stitch marker so you can keep track of your stitches—sometimes they’re a bit harder to see than when working with standard yarn, but with a bit of practice you’ll be able to crochet this bear for a loved one!
22. Hello Kitty Plush
Do you know someone who loves Hello Kitty? This amigurumi would be the perfect thing to gift them. For this project you’ll need chenille yarn and knowledge of basic stitches plus the magic ring, which is explained in the pattern.
23. Itty Bitty “Love me” Kitty | Crochet Valentine Cat
Aren’t these itty bitty kitties so cute? I love that they’re holding little heart-shaped balloons. For this pattern, you will need DK weight yarn and knowledge of simple stitches. My favorite part is that you can customize the kitties to be whatever color you want!
24. Valentine’s Day Heart Cat
This heart-shaped cat is so creative! It makes the perfect gift for a cat lover. For this project, grab some sport weight yarn as well as safety eyes, embroidery thread, and wire to make the tail poseable. You will only need to know simple stitches, so this is a good pattern even if you don’t have a ton of crochet experience.
25. Valentine Heart Crochet Owl
Maybe you know someone who loves owls. This is the perfect cuddly gift for them this Valentine’s day. I love the owl’s big eyes and the heart motif on its tummy. For this project, you will need a super bulky chenille yarn like Bernat Baby Blanket. You will also need to know the waistcoat stitch for the heart motif, but don’t worry if you’ve never done this stitch before, because the designer provides a video tutorial.
26. Valentine’s Day Gnomes Family Set
Gnomes are another fun amigurumi project you can make. These gnomes sport fun pointed hats with heart appliques. And you can choose whether to make your gnome with a beard or with braids, or one gnome with each! The designer used worsted weight yarn for her gnomes, but you can use any weight of yarn and corresponding hook size. Maybe you want to make tiny gnomes, or maybe you want to make super bulky chenille ones. Whatever you choose will be so cute!
27. Valentine’s Day Gnomes Family Set 2
Here’s an even more detailed set of Valentine’s Day gnomes designed by the same crafter. These ones feature striped hats, and sweaters with heart motifs. Just like the previous pattern, you can use any yarn weight.
Other great Valentine’s Day items to crochet are clothes and accessories. These would be perfect for wearing on a date or giving as a gift, so let’s take a look at a few of the best free patterns.
28. My Love Beanie & Slouch
If you live somewhere where it’s cold and snowy during Valentine’s day, this beanie is the perfect thing to gift a loved one. For this project, you will need worsted weight yarn and knowledge of simple stitches plus the invisible decrease, which is explained in the pattern. This is a very customizable project because you can choose to make your hat in one of four sizes ranging from toddler through adult large, and you can choose whether to make a standard beanie or a slouch hat.
29. Crochet Valentine Granny Square Vest
This granny square heart vest would be perfect to wear on a Valentine’s Day date. To make one, you will need worsted weight yarn and knowledge of easy stitches plus the double crochet cluster. Then choose what size of vest you want to make—the pattern includes nine sizes from XS through 5XL.
30. Crochet Heart Crop Top
This crochet heart halter top would look fantastic when paired with a cute skirt and jacket for a Valentine’s Day date. To make one, you will need DK weight yarn and knowledge of simple stitches plus the half double crochet cross stitch, which is explained in the pattern. Gauge is important for this pattern, so make sure to do a gauge swatch before you begin.
31. Heart & Sole Slippers
Maybe you plan to have a cozy day at home on Valentine’s day. If so, you should crochet these heart slippers! They’re quite customizable based on size, and you can adjust the size by adding more rounds and rows or by using thicker yarn. For the standard pattern, you will need DK weight yarn. You will also need to know some special stitches: the front post double crochet, the back post double crochet, the standing half double crochet, and the back post double crochet invisible decrease. The latter two are described in the pattern, and the former two have many tutorials available online. The pattern also explains how to do a color change.
32. Heart Granny Square Tote Bag
Another fun accessory is this heart granny square tote bag. You can carry all sorts of things in it, and it’s made from a bunch of heart granny squares seamed together. The pattern provides ideas for a variety of ways you can customize the bag by using combinations of plain granny squares and heart granny squares. This is a fantastic pattern for beginner crocheters because it includes detailed instructions and a video tutorial.
33. Crochet Heart Tote Bag
Here’s another fun bag, and this one is shaped like a heart. It would be the perfect way to accessorize your Valentine’s Day outfit. To make one, you will need worsted weight yarn and knowledge of basic stitches, and you’ll also need to know how to join with a single crochet. This technique is described in the pattern.
34. Heart Garland
Want to decorate your house for Valentine’s Day? Let’s take a look at some fun decor, starting with this cute heart garland. This pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and simple stitches, and there is a written tutorial with a stitch chart and plenty of photos, as well as a video tutorial. That means it’s a great project for beginner crocheters! I especially love how you can add felt letters to the hearts so that they look like candy conversation hearts.
35. Candy Heart Pillow
Speaking of candy conversation hearts, these pillows look just like them and would make fantastic decor. And just like with the garland hearts, you can add fun messages. To make a heart pillow, you will need worsted weight yarn, polyester stuffing, and knowledge of basic stitches.
36. Heart Pillow
Here’s another heart pillow, this time featuring a gorgeous border of pom-pom edging. The pattern even includes a video tutorial for this border. Because you only need to know easy stitches and the cluster stitch, which is described in the pattern, this is a simple project that should work up pretty quickly.
37. Crochet Heart Pillow
This heart pillow is super fun because it features both a ruffled border and a little pocket where you can place a Valentine’s Day card for your loved one. This is a pretty simple project made with worsted weight yarn and simple stitches.
38. Little Hearts Bookmark
Now let’s take a look at some little crochet items that you can gift to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. This heart motif bookmark is the perfect gift for any book lovers you know. To make one, grab some lightweight yarn and make sure you’re comfortable with color changes. You only need to know super basic stitches, so this is an easy project that will work up quickly.
39. Heart to Heart Bookmark
Here’s another style of bookmark that features two hearts connected by a crochet chain. As long as you know basic stitches and have some worsted weight yarn, you can whip up one of these bookmarks in no time.
40. Amigurumi Heart in a Pot
This amigurumi heart in a pot is super cute! It would be the perfect gift for plant lovers in your life. I’m sure they would love to put it on their desk to remind themselves of how much you love them. The pattern calls for DK weight yarn and basic stitches, so it’s a good beginner project.
41. Heart Cactus
Here’s another great gift for plant lovers. Isn’t this heart-shaped cactus just so cute with its little smile and flower accessory? To make one, grab some sport weight yarn and make sure you know basic stitches plus the crab stitch. Don’t worry if you’ve never done that stitch—the pattern includes written instructions and even a link to a video tutorial. There’s also a video tutorial for how to change colors!
42. Heart Cup Cozy
Maybe your loved ones can always be found with a cup of coffee in hand. If so, you can make them this heart cup cozy! It’s quite easy to make as long as you know how the foundation single crochet and front post double crochet, or if you feel ready to learn those stitches from the linked tutorials.
43. Valentine’s Day Mug Cozy
Here’s another beautiful mug cozy, and this one features my favorite notion: a button! For this project, grab some worsted weight yarn, some felt for a heart applique, and a beautiful button. As long as you know the basic crochet stitches, this cozy will work up quickly.
44. Be My Valentine Throw
Looking for a gift that’s a bit bigger? Why not make this Valentine’s Day throw blanket? For this project, you will need to know the v-stitch and the shell stitch, which are both explained in the pattern. This blanket would be perfect for snuggling under during a Valentine’s Day movie night!
45. Crochet Bottle Cover ~ A Valentine Wine Cozy
And if you’re giving gifts this Valentine’s Day, you probably also want to crochet something to give the gifts in! This crochet bottle cozy is a great choice if you’re gifting someone a bottle of wine. Plus, it’s quite easy to make!
46. Valentine’s Day Mini Treat Bags
If you’re giving someone that timeless gift of candy, these Valentine’s Day mini treat bags are a wonderful choice. They’re easy to make and super adorable!
47. Valentine Envelopes
Did you write someone a love letter this year? If so, why not stick it in one of these Valentine’s Day envelopes? The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn but you could also use a thicker yarn if you want to make a larger envelope. You only need to know how to chain and single crochet, so this is one of the easiest projects in the round-up.
48. Valentine’s Day Gift Bag
Here’s a stunning Valentine’s Day gift bag that features a heart motif and a drawstring closure. The pattern has two versions, one with US terms and one with UK terms, so you can make this project no matter what side of the pond you’re on. Just grab some DK weight yarn and make sure you know simple stitches.
49. Easy Crochet Valentine’s Day Basket
A basket is another fun way to gift someone their valentine, and this one will work up quickly as long as you have some worsted weight yarn and know the front post and back post double crochet stitches. I love the heart appliques, and how customizable this basket is: you can choose whatever Valentine’s Day colors you know your loved ones will like.
50. Puffy Heart Crochet Basket
Here’s another beautiful basket, and this one uses the puff stitch to create a heart pattern. For this project, you will need a size 6 super bulky yarn like Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. Next, you’ll need to choose whether you want to make the mini or medium version, or the tray. Then you can start crocheting, using simple stitches plus the seven loop puff stitch, which is explained in the written pattern and the video tutorial.
51. Crochet Heart Nesting Baskets
Last but certainly not least are these nesting crochet heart baskets. These are the perfect containers to gift your loved ones candy or small items like jewelry. For this project, you will need worsted weight yarn and knowledge of basic stitches plus the three single crochet decrease. Don’t worry if you’ve never done this stitch, because it’s described in the pattern!
So, which of these 50+ Valentine’s Day crochet ideas will you be making this February? No matter what you choose, your projects are sure to be a celebration of love!
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