We love Valentine’s Day! The decor, the themed activities with the kiddos, and doing special things for our families. This Heart Kawaii Cuddler free crochet pattern is a quick project just in time for Valentine’s Day. We recently revamped our Heart Kawaii Cuddler to improve his cuteness and splendor! We hope you enjoy this new, improved version!
Have a blessed Valentine’s Day with those you love!
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Materials
* Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
* Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” in Red Tweed & Pink
* Two 18mm Black Safety Eyes (We’ve added them to Our Shop for your convenience)
* Poly-fil Stuffing
* Tapestry Needle
* Black puff paint or embroidery floss
* Craft glue or hot glue gun (optional)
Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
Dec – Single Crochet Decrease
HDC – Half Double Crochet
HDC Dec – Half Double Decrease
HDC Inc – Half Double Increase
FO – Fasten Off
MR – Magic Ring
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Dimensions/Gauge:
17”
*Notes: Unless otherwise specified, you will Ch1 and turn at the end of each row throughout the pattern. The front side of the work is indicated by the starting tail being on the bottom left.
Heart Body
Make 2.
Row 1 – With Red Tweed yarn, Ch4, HDC into second Ch from hook and in each Ch across (3)
Row 2 – HDC Inc, HDC 1, HDC Inc (5)
Row 3 – HDC Inc across (10)
Row 4 – HDC across (10)
Row 5 – HDC Inc in first 2 stitches, HDC6, HDC Inc in last 2 stitches (14)
Row 6 – HDC across (14)
Row 7 – HDC Inc in first 2 stitches, HDC10, HDC Inc in last 2 stitches (18)
Row 8 – HDC across (18)
Row 9 – HDC Inc in first 2 stitches, HDC14, HDC Inc in last 2 stitches (22)
Row 10 – HDC across (22)
Row 11 – HDC Inc in first 3 stitches, HDC16, HDC Inc in last 3 stitches (28)
Row 12 – HDC across (28)
Row 13 – HDC Inc in first 2 stitches, HDC24, HDC Inc in last 2 stitches (32)
Row 14 – HDC across (32)
Row 15 – HDC Inc in first 2 stitches, HDC28, HDC Inc in last 2 stitches (36)
Row 16 – HDC across (36)
Row 17 – HDC Inc, HDC34, HDC Inc (38)
Row 18 – HDC across (38)
Row 19 – HDC Inc, HDC36, HDC Inc (40)
Row 20 – HDC across (40)
Row 21 – HDC Inc, HDC38, HDC Inc (42)
Rows 22-28 – HDC across (42)
Starting First Lobe of Heart
Row 29 – HDC20, HDC Inc (22) Leave remaining stitches unworked
Row 30 – HDC across (22)
Row 31 – HDC Dec, HDC20 (21)
Row 32 – HDC across (21)
Row 33 – HDC Dec, HDC17, HDC Dec (19)
Row 34 – HDC Dec, HDC15, HDC Dec (17)
Row 35 – HDC Dec, HDC13, HDC Dec (15)
Row 36 – HDC Dec, HDC11, HDC Dec (13)
Row 37 – HDC Dec, HDC9, HDC Dec (11)
Row 38 – HDC Dec, HDC3, HDC Dec, HDC2, HDC Dec (8)
Row 39 – Dec, HDC4, Dec (6)
FO, Weave in ends.
Now to make the Second Lobe of Heart
Flip heart with wrong side facing. Sl St into end of Row 28
Row 29 – HDC20, HDC Inc (22)
Row 30 – HDC across (22)
Row 31 – HDC Dec, HDC20 (21)
Row 32 – HDC across (21)
Row 33 – HDC Dec, HDC17, HDC Dec (19)
Row 34 – HDC Dec, HDC15, HDC Dec (17)
Row 35 – HDC Dec, HDC13, HDC Dec (15)
Row 36 – HDC Dec, HDC11, HDC Dec (13)
Row 37 – HDC Dec, HDC9, HDC Dec (11)
Row 38 – HDC Dec, HDC3, HDC Dec, HDC2, HDC Dec (8)
Row 39 – Dec, HDC4, Dec (6)
FO, Weave in ends.
Cheeks
Make 2.
{Cheeks are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – With Pink yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
Round 2 – Inc x6 (12)
FO, Weave in ends.
Alternative to Safety Eyes
Make 2.
{Eyes are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – With Black yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
Round 2 – Inc x6 (12)
FO, Weave in ends.
Assembly
* Place safety eyes between Rows 25 & 26, roughly 17 stitches apart.
* Sew or glue Cheeks in desired location.
* Use black puff paint or embroidery floss to create desired mouth.
* Align Heart halves so ends of rows match. SC around both pieces to join together. We did 3SC in the bottom stitch to give it a more pronounced point. We also decreased across the Heart cleavage to bring it in tight. Stuff with Poly-fil prior to completing stitching. Make sure you work in a counter-clockwise direction so your stitches face forward.
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