Sweet amigurumi Valentine’s heart, with instructions for both the rainbow and red versions.

Information:

• Gauge – 22 sc x 20 rows in 10cm x 10cm
• Size – finished heart is approx. 12.5cm wide and 13cm long
• The pattern uses US crochet terminology and provides pictures along with a written pattern

Note on gauge: gauge is not that important for this pattern – you can use thicker or thinner yarn to make a larger or smaller heart. Be sure to use a hook a few sizes smaller than recommended for the yarn, to ensure that no stuffing shows when the heart is put together.

Required skills
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet and single crochet increases

Materials

• 2.75mm crochet hook
• 8ply cotton (DK weight) yarn in 7 colours for the rainbow heart or 2 colours for the red heart
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends