Heart Doll Crochet Pattern ❤️

If you’re looking for a crochet project that’s sweet, meaningful, and perfect for gifting, this Heart Doll Crochet Pattern is full of handmade charm. Whether you’re stitching for Valentine’s Day, a baby shower, a get-well gift, or just because, this adorable doll delivers comfort and love in every stitch.

Soft, huggable, and full of personality, the heart doll makes a thoughtful keepsake for kids and adults alike.

A Handmade Gift from the Heart

There’s something special about a project that literally features a heart. This doll is designed to be both cute and symbolic—representing love, friendship, encouragement, and comfort.

It’s perfect for:

• Valentine’s Day gifts ❤️
• Baby shower keepsakes 👶
• Encouragement or get-well presents 💕
• Mother’s Day surprises 🌸
• Craft fair bestsellers

Because it’s handmade, each heart doll carries a little extra warmth and intention.

Materials:

Bernat Blanket yarn

180 yards MC

60 yards variegated

50 yards white

Size M (9.00 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

25-mm safety eyes

Finished doll measures approximately 26” tall by 12” wide (excluding arms).

STITCHES:

Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share

Ultimate finish:  https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I

Directions:

HEAD:

Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 8 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, * repeat around (16 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (20 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (28 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (32 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 9: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (40 sc).

Rnd 10: *Sc in each of next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (44 sc).

Rnd 11: *Sc in each of next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 12: *Sc in each of next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (52 sc).

Rnd 13: *Sc in each of next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (56 sc).

Rnd 14: *Sc in each of next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).

Rnds 15-24: Sc in each st.

Rnd 25: Ch 5, sk 30 sts, sc in rem 30 sts. Do not join.

Rnd 26: Sc in each ch and sc around (35 sc).

Rnd 27: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 28: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (25 sc).

Rnd 29: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (20 sc).

Rnd 30: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (15 sc).

Rnd 31: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (10 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length. Use Ultimate Finish to close. Stuff bottom and top half.

Return to unused sts of Rnd 25. Sc in each st and rem loops of 5 ch (35 sc).

Repeat Rnds 26-31: Stuff. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length. Use Ultimate Finish to close.

If you see gaps at Rnd 25, use a piece of MC yarn to sew gaps closed.

SHOES (Make 2):

Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook (6 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in st (12 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 3: *2 sc in first st, sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc). Do not join.

Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st.  Do not join.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 16 sts. Leave rem sts unworked.

Rnds 8-11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing. Turn inside out. Fold heel and sew both sides of Rnd 11 together. Turn back to right side.

LEGS:

Rnd 1: Attach variegated/ombre yarn at back of shoe opening. Ch 1, work 16 sc evenly spaced around opening. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds for the remainder of the legs.

Rnd 2: Sc in each st.

Repeat Rnd 2 until leg measures approximately 15” (or desired length), stuffing as you go. Join with sl st.

Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Stuff legs very firmly to support body. Sew legs to Rnds 1-4 of body.

HANDS: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook (6 sc). Do not join.  Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (15 sc).

Rnd 4: Sc in each st.

Rnd 5: Ch 3 (thumb), sc in 2^nd ch, sc in 3^rd ch, sc in next 15 sc.

Rnd 6: Working behind thumb, sc in each st.

Rnd 7: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (12 sc. Join with sl st. Fasten off MC.

ARMS:

Rnd 8: Join white at opposite side of thumb, sc in each st.

Rnd 9: Sc in each st.

Repeat Rnd 9 until arm measures approximately 10” (or desired length). Sew to Rnds 14-18 of body with thumb facing up.

EYES: (Make 2)

Use desired color of yarn, ch 3, work 2 dc, 2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st all in 3^rd ch from hook. Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing.

Insert safety eye in middle of heart. Sew eyes to Rnds 17-20 of body.

MOUTH:

Repeat eyes with white yarn. Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing. Attach pink or red yarn in center top of heart and sc around with 2 sc in each ch-2 sp. Sew to Rnds 9-12 of body.

LIPS: (optional)

With red or pink yarn, ch 9, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, sl st in same ch, ch 1, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sl st in lp, sc in next lp, hdc in next lp, dc in next lp, ch 1, sl st in same lp, ch 1, dc in next lp, hdc in next lp, sc in next lp, sl st in next lp, sl st in beg sl st.  Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew to Rnds 9-12 of body.

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