On Valentine’s Day, love takes center stage. Shops and homes are adorned with red and pink hearts, roses, and images of cupid. But we love our sweethearts, family, and friends all year. So why limit it to just one day? These free crochet Valentine patterns will help you celebrate love on February 14th and keep it going all year long!
A beautiful way to show love is to use your time, effort, and talents – including your crochet skills – to make thoughtful gifts. These crochet items serve as tokens of love that your sweetheart can keep with them to remind them of how much you care.
And don’t forget about caring for yourself, either. Using crochet as part of your self-care routine can reduce stress, keep your mind sharp, and help you connect with others. This Valentine’s Day, consider taking some relaxing crochet time and making yourself something special, too!
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Free Crochet Valentine Patterns for Heartfelt Gifts
In this collection, you’ll find a wide variety of free crochet Valentine’s Day patterns to make for your home, your wardrobe, and your loved ones, including:
- Valentine’s Day Garland
- Open Heart
- Asymmetrical Heart
- Vintage Hearts
- Heart Appliques in 5 Sizes
- Hand on Heart Stuffed Valentine Hearts
- Amigurumi Heart in a Pot
- Stuffed Heart
- Love Letter Amigurumi
- Heart Bees
- Felted Conversation Heart Box
- Hearts Full of Love Crochet Basket
- Heart Keychain
- Heart Coasters with Lace Edging
- Simple Heart Coasters
- Heart Bookmark
- Heart Earrings
- Paris Crochet Heart Beanie
- Heart Ear Warmer
- Valerie Crochet Heart Sweater
- Tunisian Striped Hearts Baby Blanket
What to Crochet for Valentine’s Day
The crochet Valentine’s Day ideas listed here focus on a few categories that are particularly popular this time of year:
- Small gifts for your sweetheart, your kids, or yourself
- Crochet Valentine’s Day decor accents for around your home
- Heart-themed wearable items like hats, sweaters, or accessories
But crochet, like any creative hobby, is individual. So ultimately, just make whatever you like to make any time of the year. Add one of the heart appliques below to practically any crochet project to make it a Valentine’s Day project!
Valentine’s Day Color Schemes: Beyond Red and Pink
You don’t have to limit yourself to “traditional” Valentine’s Day colors like red and pink! You’ll notice that several of the patterns in this collection use non-traditional Valentine colors. Experiment with boho, vintage-inspired, or bright colors to complement your home decor or make a personalized gift for a loved one. Unconventional color schemes can also make your project multi-seasonal, so you can share the love all year!
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21 Free Crochet Valentine Patterns
Valentine’s Day Garland
Pretty crochet hearts and flowers come together to create this whimsical Valentine’s Day garland. This garland is a perfect example of how using a different color scheme can totally change the look and feel of your project. Hang it for Valentine’s day and leave it up all year round!
Open Heart
This crochet heart applique provides a fun alternative with an open center. This heart would look adorable as part of a garland, on a gift package or a Valentine card. With just a starting chain and one round, this pattern works up very quickly so you have time to make one in every color of the rainbow!
Asymmetrical Heart
This asymmetrical crochet heart has a unique, playful shape that will add interest to your Valentine’s Day projects. Use it as an ornament or an embellishment.
Vintage Hearts
These sweet crochet hearts in vintage-inspired colors are so versatile—not just for Valentine’s Day but for all year. Add them to a crochet washcloth or a baby blanket for a practical and heartfelt gift.
Heart Appliques in 5 Sizes
These little hearts measure from 0.5″ (1.2 cm) to 1.8″ (4.5 cm), so you can choose the perfect size for your project. Or make a bunches of them in various sizes and colors to scatter among a Valentine decor display.
Hand on Heart Stuffed Valentine Hearts
A contrasting border and some simple embroidery make these stuffed crochet hearts extra special. This beginner-friendly pattern uses basic single crochet with simple shaping and is a fun way to practice increases and decreases. It’s also a quick and easy make for more experienced crocheters who need a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift.
Amigurumi Heart in a Pot
This cheerful heart in a pot amigurumi makes a delightful gift to let someone know you’re thinking of them. A sturdy piece of floral wire reinforces the stem and will keep this little plant in bloom year-round.
Stuffed Heart
Your kids and grandkids will love these puffy crochet hearts! They’re perfectly sized to tuck into a pocket so they can carry your love with them wherever they go. They also make great keychains and are perfect to sell at craft fairs.
Love Letter Amigurumi
This crochet love letter was originally designed as an embellishment for a blanket, which includes too many cute Valentine’s Day appliques to list here. But if you need even more Valentine’s Day ideas, you can find lots more inspiration here.
Heart Bees
These little heart-shaped bees are so incredibly cute and would make a great gift for kids who aren’t into red and pink. They only use small amounts of yarn, which makes them a great scrap yarn crochet project as well.
Felted Conversation Heart Box
Have you ever put a wool sweater in the washing machine by accident and found that it shrunk? That’s felting. While that’s unfortunate for your sweater, you can use felting intentionally to create a dense, sturdy fabric, like in this crochet Valentine gift box. It’s extra durable so it can hold all of your loved one’s favorite treats.
Hearts Full of Love Crochet Basket
You can fill this textured heart crochet basket with candy and treats, or use it as a plant pot cover for a longer-lasting gift. Make it in neutral shades (or in your loved one’s favorite colors) for a beautiful piece of crochet home decor that can be displayed in any season.
Heart Keychain
A keychain is the perfect gift to remind your loved one that you care when they’re on the go. Puff stitches give this heart crochet keychain a 3D quality, while the addition of a wooden bead provides the perfect finish.
Heart Coasters with Lace Edging
These crochet heart coasters feature a circle of hearts, bordered by a pretty lace edging. Reminiscent of vintage doilies, these coasters would go beautifully as part of a romantic table setting.
Simple Heart Coasters
These simple heart coasters, with a sleek slip-stitch border, are so easy to make and would be the perfect addition to a serving tray. The pattern also includes a video tutorial, so even a beginner can feel confident taking on this project.
Heart Bookmark
These crochet heart bookmarks would make thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts for readers. They only take about 30 minutes to make, so they’d also be great for when you’re making for a group, like for classroom or office gifts.
Heart Earrings
These adorable Valentine earrings work up in minutes, so you can make them for all of your friends to celebrate “Galentine’s Day” While you’re at it, why not take a few minutes to make a pair for yourself, too?
Paris Crochet Heart Beanie
This fair isle crochet heart beanie will warm your loved one’s heart and their ears. If you haven’t tried this colorwork technique before, there is a video tutorial to help you along. Then, if you’re feeling ambitious, this hat also has a matching sweater pattern.
Heart Ear Warmer
An ear warmer is the perfect alternative for when you need some extra warmth but don’t want to mess up your date night hairdo. Front post double crochet stitches give this crochet heart ear warmer a thick, luxurious texture that you will love.
Valerie Crochet Heart Sweater
This filet crochet heart sweater is easier to create than you may think, with one-piece construction and a simple filet crochet design. The pattern comes in an impressive nine sizes, from XS to 5X.
Tunisian Striped Hearts Baby Blanket
This adorable baby blanket is especially appropriate for a February baby. But with a rainbow of hearts in bright colors, you can wrap your little one in love any time of year! This easy Tunisian crochet pattern includes both written instructions and a chart so you can work however you prefer.
I hope you have enjoyed these crochet Valentine free patterns and have found the perfect way to celebrate love through your craft!
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