Whimsical Winged Heart Amigurumi: A Free Crochet Pattern for Beginners

Are you looking for a quick, charming crochet project that makes a perfect gift or a delightful addition to your home decor? Look no further! This Whimsical Winged Heart Amigurumi is a soft, textured pattern that combines the classic symbol of love with delicate butterfly wings. It's a fantastic project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, working up quickly with basic stitches. The result is a plump, three-dimensional heart with a cozy, handmade feel that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Let's get started on creating this adorable keepsake!

Materials Needed

Before we dive into the crochet magic, let's gather our supplies. This project uses simple, easy-to-find materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in three colors:
  • Blush Pink (for the heart body)
  • Soft Lavender (for the wings)
  • Cream (for the optional antennae)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook. This size is perfect for worsted weight yarn to create a tight, firm fabric.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or any soft stuffing of your choice.
• Yarn Needle: A tapestry needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in ends.
• Scissors: For cutting yarn.
• Stitch Marker (optional): Helpful for keeping track of your rounds.

Note on Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this pattern. The most important thing is to maintain a tight tension so the stuffing doesn't show through your stitches. If your stitches are loose, consider using a smaller hook.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your very own Whimsical Winged Heart. We'll break it down into manageable sections: the heart body, the wings, and the final assembly.

Part 1: Heart Body (Make 2 Pieces)

We will create two identical pieces for the heart and then join them together. The first piece will be finished off, and the second will be used to join them.

Round 1: With blush pink yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring tightly. (6 stitches)

Round 2: Increase (inc) in each stitch around. This means working 2 sc into each of the 6 stitches. (12 stitches)

Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)

Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)

Rounds 5-7: Sc in each stitch around for three rounds. This creates the height of the heart. (24 stitches)

Round 8: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, decrease (dec) in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. To decrease, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, insert into the following stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on your hook. (18 stitches)

Round 9: *Sc in the next stitch, dec in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. (12 stitches)

Round 10: Dec around. This means working a decrease in each of the 6 pairs of stitches. (6 stitches)

Finishing the First Piece: Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches) for sewing. Stuff the heart firmly with fiberfill, making sure to fill the bottom point and the top curves well.

Making the Second Piece: Repeat Rounds 1 through 10 to create the second heart half. Do not fasten off after Round 10. You will use this working yarn to join the two pieces.

Part 2: Joining the Heart Halves

This step creates the seamless, plump look of the final heart.

Place the two stuffed heart pieces together with their wrong sides facing each other. The right sides (the outside of the heart) should be facing out. Align the edges as best you can.

Using the working yarn from the second heart, insert your hook through both layers of the first stitch. Work a single crochet (sc) through both layers to join them. Continue working sc evenly around the entire edge of the heart. You will be working through the top edge and down the side to close the seam completely. Aim for roughly 12-15 sc stitches around the perimeter to close it securely.

Once you've worked your way around, slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc to close the round. Fasten off and weave in the yarn end securely.

Part 3: Butterfly Wings (Make 2 Sets)

Each wing set consists of an upper wing and a lower wing. We'll use lavender yarn for these.

Upper Wing (Make 2):

Row 1: Chain (ch) 6. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 sc in the next 2 chains, 1 half double crochet (hdc) in the next chain, 1 double crochet (dc) in the next chain, and 5 dc in the last chain. This creates the rounded top of the wing.

Now, working on the other side of the foundation chain: 1 dc in the next chain, 1 hdc in the next chain, and 1 sc in the next 2 chains. Slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc to close the round. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Lower Wing (Make 2):

Row 1: Chain (ch) 4. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 sc in the next chain, 1 hdc in the next chain, and 3 hdc in the last chain.

Working on the other side of the foundation chain: 1 hdc in the next chain, and 1 sc in the next chain. Slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc to close the round. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 4: Assembly

Now for the fun part—bringing it all together!

1. Attach the Wings: Take one upper wing and one lower wing. Using the yarn tails, sew them together at their narrow ends. This creates a single, layered wing set. Repeat for the second set.

2. Sew Wings to Heart: Position the wing sets on the back of the heart, slightly above the middle. This placement makes the heart look like it's flying. Use the yarn tails to securely sew the wings to the heart. Weave in all ends carefully.

3. Create the Antennae (Optional): Cut two 6-inch pieces of cream yarn. Fold each piece in half. Insert your crochet hook into the top of the heart, pull the folded loop through, and then thread the two yarn ends through the loop. Pull tight to secure. Trim the ends to your desired length for cute little antennae.

4. Final Touches: Give your heart a gentle squeeze to shape it. Weave in any remaining loose ends. Your Whimsical Winged Heart is complete!

Congratulations! You've just created a beautiful, handmade piece of art. This Whimsical Winged Heart makes a wonderful Valentine's Day gift, a sweet decoration for a nursery, or a lovely ornament for any room. Because it's so quick to make, you might find yourself creating a whole collection in different colors. Happy crocheting!