• Material
• Crochet hook 5mm
• Chenille yarn, approx. 100-120m / 100g
  •  Red, about 10g
• Polyester fiberfill
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers or some pieces of scrap yarn for marking stitches

Tips & Tricks

• It’s helpful to mark the beginning of each round or row using a stitch marker or a small piece of yarn.
• This pattern is worked in closed rounds, meaning each round is finished with a slip stitch (photo 1). To begin the next round, chain 1 (see photo 2). The first stitch of the new round is worked into the same stitch where you made the slip stitch to close the previous round (see photo 3).

• Unless otherwise noted, work into both loops of each stitch.
• Using the recommended yarn, the finished heart measures about 5.5 cm (approximately 2.2 in). You can of course use different yarns — just keep in mind that the size will vary depending on the yarn thickness.

Abbreviations

Pattern Cuddly Heart

Part 1

In the following round, mark the 18th stitch (photo 4).

Now work 1 sl st into the marked 18th stitch. Next, crochet the first heart curve by working the following rounds only on one half of the heart (photo 5).

Now cut the yarn, leaving a tail of about 15 cm (6 in). Thread the yarn through the last 6 stitches and gently pull tight to close. Weave the yarn end into the inside of the heart and stuff the heart firmly as much as possible.

Part 2

Attach a new yarn strand to the heart to crochet the second heart curve. Insert your hook into the center of the heart, pull up a loop (photo 6), and then chain 1.

Continue as follows:

At this point, stuff the remaining part of the heart firmly with fiberfill.

Now cut the yarn, leaving a tail of about 15 cm (6 in). Thread the yarn through the last 6 stitches and gently pull tight to close. All that’s left to do is weave in the yarn end — and your Cuddly Heart is finished!

Do you have any questions or feedback about this pattern? Feel free to contact me anytime — I’m happy to help! 💕