{"id":2792,"date":"2026-07-20T03:04:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T03:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/?p=2792"},"modified":"2026-07-20T03:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T03:08:50","slug":"puffy-heart-crochet-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/?p=2792","title":{"rendered":"Puffy Heart Crochet Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a cute, puffy heart that&#8217;s perfect for keychains, garlands, Valentine&#8217;s gifts, plushies, or as an applique for your crochet projects. This heart is made by crocheting two identical flat pieces and joining them together to create a soft, three-dimensional shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pattern is beginner-friendly if you&#8217;re comfortable with basic crochet stitches such as single crochet, increases, and decreases. For the neatest finish, I recommend using invisible decreases throughout the pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/puffy-heart-crochet-pattern-ig.png\" alt=\"puffy heart crochet pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/puffy-heart-crochet-pattern-ig.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/puffy-heart-crochet-pattern-ig-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MR<\/strong> \u2013 Magic Ring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>st(s)<\/strong> \u2013 stitch(es)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sl st<\/strong> \u2013 slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ch<\/strong> \u2013 chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sc<\/strong> \u2013 single crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>inc<\/strong> \u2013 increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>dec<\/strong> \u2013 invisible decrease (recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[ ]<\/strong> = Total number of stitches at the end of the row.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invisible Decrease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using an invisible decrease gives amigurumi a much smoother finish than a standard sc2tog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make an invisible decrease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert your hook into the <strong>front loop only<\/strong> of the next stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert your hook into the <strong>front loop only<\/strong> of the following stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn over and pull through both front loops (2 loops remain on the hook).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn over and pull through both loops.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yarn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4prfH3s\">Chenille Yarn<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crochet Hook:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fKLyJe\">Tulip Crochet Hook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stitch Marker:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pr7cp7\">CLOVER Lock Ring Markers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4wiC3qO\">Fiberfill<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The finished size of your heart will vary depending on the yarn and hook size you use. For reference, I used 2 mm chenille yarn with 3 mm crochet hook, and my finished heart measures approximately <strong>10 \u00d7 7.5 \u00d7 4 cm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/puffy-heart-crochet-pattern.png\" alt=\"puffy heart crochet pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/puffy-heart-crochet-pattern.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/puffy-heart-crochet-pattern-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/puffy-heart-crochet-pattern-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puffy Heart Crochet Pattern<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pattern by Effi \u2013 GratiaProject.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please do not copy, repost, translate, or redistribute this pattern in any form. You may sell finished items made from this pattern.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heart Piece (Make 2)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ch 6<\/strong><br><strong>Row 1:<\/strong> Sc in the back loops of the 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch. <strong>5 sc<\/strong>. <strong>[5]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 2:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc 3, inc. <strong>[7]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 3:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc 5, inc. <strong>[9]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 4:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Sc 8, inc. <strong>[10]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 5:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc 9. <strong>[11]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 6:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Sc 10, inc. <strong>[12]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 7:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc 11. <strong>[13]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 8:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 10, inc. <strong>[13]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 9:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc 10, dec. <strong>[13]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 10:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 10, inc. <strong>[13]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 11:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 10, inc. <strong>[13]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 12:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc 10, dec. <strong>[13]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 13:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 10, inc. <strong>[13]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 14:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Sc 11, dec. <strong>[12]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 15:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 10. <strong>[11]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 16:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Sc 9, dec. <strong>[10]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 17:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 8. <strong>[9]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 18:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 5, dec. <strong>[7]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 19:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 3, dec. <strong>[5]<\/strong><br><strong>Row 20:<\/strong> Ch 1, turn. Sc 5. <strong>[5]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make two identical heart pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joining the Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the two heart pieces together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a different color, join the two heart pieces with <strong>reverse single crochet (crab stitch)<\/strong> all the way around the edge. Before closing the opening, firmly stuff the heart with fiberfill, then continue crocheting to seal it closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Reverse Single Crochet (Crab Stitch)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reverse single crochet is worked in the opposite direction of normal crochet. Instead of working from right to left (for right-handed crocheters), work <strong>from left to right<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert your hook into the next stitch to the <strong>right<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn over again and pull through both loops.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat around the entire heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reverse single crochet creates a beautiful twisted cord edging that neatly joins both pieces together while giving the heart a decorative finished border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you enjoy making this little heart! If you share your finished project on Instagram, don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gratiaproject_crochet\/\">tag me<\/a>. I&#8217;d love to see your creation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create a cute, puffy heart that&#8217;s perfect for keychains, garlands, Valentine&#8217;s gifts, plushies, or as an applique for your crochet projects. 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