a little intro
This crochet heart plush is a quick, soothing project designed to be soft, rounded, and full of charm. Inspired by Jellycat-style plushies, it’s made using simple stitches and a clean construction that works beautifully with cotton or plush yarn.
Whether you’re making a heartfelt gift or adding something cozy to your handmade collection, this pattern is meant to feel calm, approachable, and fun to stitch.
pattern details
- Skill level: Beginner
- Time: Approx. 1–2 hours
- Yarn: Any soft yarn (cotton or plush yarn recommended)
- Hook / tools: Hook size appropriate for your yarn, yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
what i used
- Yarn: Velvet or chenille yarn (weight 4–6)
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
- Stuffing (polyfill or yarn scraps)
- Safety eyes: 10–12 mm
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
step-by-step
Below is the full pattern for the Jellycat-inspired heart plush. All rounds are worked in continuous spirals unless noted otherwise.
UPPER HEART DOMES (make 2)
- R1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
- R2: inc in each st around (16)
- R3: (sc, inc) × 8 (24)
- R4–R5: sc around (24)
- Make two identical domes.
- Fasten off the first dome only.
- Do not fasten off the second dome.
JOIN THE DOMES
- With your hook still attached to the second dome, attach to any stitch of the first dome with 1 sc.
- Sc 24 stitches around the first dome.
- Sc 24 stitches around the second dome.
- Total: 48 stitches
- Note: Your next round will continue seamlessly into the body (you may want to place a stitch marker here).
HEART BODY
- R7: sc around (48)
- R8: (4 sc, dec) × 8 (40)
- R9: sc around (40)
- R10: (3 sc, dec) × 8 (32)
- R11: sc around (32)
- R12: (2 sc, dec) × 8 (24)
- R13: sc around (24)
- Stuff firmly, shaping the heart as you go (especially the top curves and center dip).
- R14: (1 sc, dec) × 8 (16)
- R15: sc around (16)
- R16: dec × 8 (8)
- R17: (dec, sc 2) × 2 (6)
- Fasten off, sew closed, and weave in ends neatly.
Tip: Take your time shaping the heart as you stuff — a little patience here makes all the difference.
FEET (make 2)
- R1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
- R2: inc × 6 (12)
- R3: sc around (12)
- R4: dec × 3, 6 sc (9)
- Lightly stuff the foot (just enough to give it shape).
- R5: dec × 2, sc 1 (3) (tighten the opening)
- R6–R7: sc around (3) — 2 rounds
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
SEWING THE FEET
- Place the feet on the bottom of the heart, centered under the smile area (or slightly wider for a “sitting” look).
- Sew each foot on using a whip stitch or ladder stitch, catching several stitches from the heart body for a secure hold.
- For extra stability, sew a few stitches through the inner sides of the feet into the heart so they don’t wobble.
- Weave in ends neatly inside the heart.
finishing touches
Gently shape the heart with your hands to smooth the curves and define the center dip. This plush makes a sweet handmade gift, a cozy desk companion, or a charming addition to a nursery or shelf.
Try experimenting with different yarn textures or colors for a whole collection of hearts.
