Love Monster, with Free Amigurumi Heart Pattern

For Valentines Day I’ve made this cute little Love Monster, using my Adorable Monster pattern. I had some lovely pink fuzzy yarn that I’d saved for ages, and this seemed the perfect thing to make with it. I had to give him a heart to give to people he loves, so I’ve included the pattern to make that below.

Amigurumi Heart Pattern

This is a simple pattern to make a three-dimensional amigurumi heart that could be used for all sorts of things. Make it into a decoration, make several of them and display in a bowl or string together to hang on the wall. You could give one to someone you’ve fallen in love with, or stick pins in it if they break your heart!

Yarn required:

I used double knitting (DK) weight yarn, approximately 10g. You can use any colour you like, and any thickness of yarn, though you will need to adjust the amount and hook size. 

You will also need:

Stuffing.

Tapestry needle.

4 mm hook (US G hook).

Finished size: approximately 6 cm/2.5" tall.

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

st = stitch or stitches

sc = single crochet (US), double crochet (UK)

tog = together

sc2tog = decrease by working two sc together

FO = fasten off

Notes:

This heart is made in rounds, starting with the two rounded parts at the top which are then joined together by crocheting around and continuing to the point. Do not join rounds, use a stitch marker to mark the start of a round - a small piece of different coloured yarn placed under the stitch at the start of the round will do. To start a round, you can use the magic ring method, but I prefer to ch 2, then work sc into 1^st ch. If you work the sc over the tail of yarn as well you can use that to pull the hole tight. Whichever method you use, always make sure that there is no hole in the first round before you continue.

Top of heart (make 2):

Round 1: ch 2, work 6 sc into 1^st ch - 6 st.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around - 12 st.

Round 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 6 times - 18 st.

Round 4 - 6: (3 rounds) sc in each st around - 18 st.

-For first piece, FO leaving a length of yarn.

-For second piece, do not FO.

Rest of heart:

-Join the two pieces, leaving 3 st not joined between the two pieces, using the following instructions:

Round 7: sc into 4th st of first piece, sc in next 14 st, sc into 4th st of second piece, sc in next 14 st - 30 st.

Round 8: sc in next 6 st, sc2tog, sc in next 13 st, sc2tog, sc in next 7 st - 28 st.

Round 9: sc in next 6 st, sc2tog, sc in next 12 st, sc2tog, sc in next 6 st - 26 st.

Round 10: sc in next 6 st, sc2tog, sc in next 11 st, sc2tog, sc in next 5 st - 24 st.

Round 11: sc in next 6 st, sc2tog, sc in next 10 st, sc2tog, sc in next 4 st - 22 st.

-Sew up the hole between the two original pieces using the length of yarn from the first piece.

-Start to stuff and continue as you go along.

Round 12: sc in next 5 st, sc2tog, sc in next 9 st, sc2tog, sc in next 4 st - 20 st.

Round 13: [sc2tog, sc in next 3 st] 4 times - 16 st.

Round 14: [sc2tog, sc in next 2 st] 4 times - 12 st.

Round 15: [sc2tog, sc in next st] 4 times - 8 st.

Round 16: sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 2 st, sc2tog, sc in next st - 6 st.

-Finish stuffing and sew up hole at bottom.

This pattern is also available to download from Ravelry, and the Adorable Monster pattern can be bought on Etsy and Ravelry.

 

Little Kissing Mice - free amigurumi pattern

Here’s a pattern to make a pair of sweet little mice that just love to kiss, perfect to make for Valentine's Day. They are made all in one, with no separate parts to sew on, so they are quick and easy to crochet. Make them in any colours you like, you can make them totally in a natural fur colour if you want, or choose any colour for their bodies. They will sit upright on their own, but they like snuggling up to each other even more.

 

Abbreviations:

ch = chain

st = stitch or stitches

ss = slipstitch

sc = single crochet (US), double crochet (UK)

dc = double crochet (US), treble crochet (UK)

tog = together

sc2tog = decrease by working two sc together

FLO = work in front loop only

FO = fasten off

Approximate size: 5cm/2" long without tail.

General instructions:

Work in rounds unless otherwise stated and do not join rounds unless told to. Use a stitch marker to mark the start of a round - a small piece of different coloured yarn placed under the stitch at the start of the round will do. To start a round, you can use the magic ring method, but I prefer to ch 2, and work the appropriate number of sc into 1^st ch. If you work the sc over the tail of yarn as well you can use that to pull the hole tight.

When changing from one colour of yarn to another work the stitch before the change until there are two loops left on the hook. Then use the new colour for the final yarn over hook and pull through.

Stuff as you go along.

Work through both loops of stitches unless otherwise indicated.

You will need:

Small amounts of yarn in a natural colour for the head and tail, and any colour for the body, double knitting or worsted weight.

Small amounts of black yarn to embroider eyes.

Small amount of stuffing.

3.5mm (E) hook.

Tapestry needle.

Start with natural colour yarn.

Round 1: Ch 2, work 4 sc into 1^st ch - 4 st.
Round 2: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 2 times - 6 st.

Round 3: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st] 2 times - 8 st.

Round 4: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st] 2 times - 10 st.

Round 5: Sc in each st around – 10 st.

Round 6: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st] 2 times - 12 st.

Round 7: Sc in next 6 st, [ear, in FLO of next st: ss, ch 2, 5 dc, ch 2, ss], sc in next 3 st, [ear as before], sc in next st – 12 st (counting each ear as one st).

Round 8: Sc in each st around, working into the back loop behind each ear – 12 st.

Change to yarn for body.

Round 9: [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in next 6 st – 15 st.

Round 10: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st] 3 times – 18 st.

Round 11: Sc in each st around – 18 st.

Round 12: [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 st] 3 times – 21 st.

Round 13 - 15: (3 rounds) Sc in each st around – 21 st.

Round 16: [Sc2tog, sc in next 5 st] 2 times, sc2tog, sc in next 2 st, change to natural colour yarn, [tail: ss in next st, ch 20, miss ch next to hook, ss 19, ss back into original st and change back to body colour yarn], sc in next 2 st – 18 st.

Round 17: Sc2tog 2 times, sc in next 6 st, sc2tog 4 times – 12 st.

Round 18: Sc2tog 6 times – 6 st.

FO, leaving a length of yarn. Finish stuffing and use black yarn to sew eyes. Sew up bottom of mouse neatly.