Mini heart crochet pattern, easy crochet Valentine's Day gift

This mini heart crochet pattern is a great project for crochet beginners. You can use it as a keychain and of course it will be an excellent Valentine's Day gift.
This is a quick crochet project. You can make it in whatever colour you like and the pattern is great for plush/chenille yarn!
Whether you are new to crochet or have been crocheting for years, this pattern is designed to be accessible to those of all skill levels with detailed instructions, pictures and links to VIDEO tutorials.

Difficulty: Easy

For this pattern you need to have basic crochet and amigurumi skills and to know how to read crochet patterns.
You need to know the following crochet terms:

• Mr – magic ring (UK=magic ring). mr, sc n = magic ring – crochet n single crochet stitches into the adjustable loop.
• Chain = chain stitch (UK=chain)
• sl st = slip stitch (UK=slip stitch)
• sc = single crochet stitch (UK=double crochet)
• inc = increase in single crochet (UK=increase in double crochet)
• dec = decrease in single crochet (UK=decrease in double crochet)
• (sc 4, inc) x n = repeat the pattern between parentheses n times

Size of the finished toy: About 1.58 x 1.58 inches (4 x 4 cm).

️️️You can use the same pattern to make larger or smaller toys by using finer or bulkier yarn. Pick a crochet hook at least a size smaller than suggested on yarn label and crochet tightly enough to achieve a tight gauge that will not allow the stuffing to show through the fabric.

Supplies:

• 2.5 mm crochet hook;
• yarn: Yarnart Jeans
• scissors;
• stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn;
• soft stuffing;
• yarn needle.