By amanda
Love is in the air and I’m itching to pick up my crochet hook! You too? Well it sounds like I’m in good company! Today let’s explore over 25 curated crochet valentine patterns together. There are crochet Valentine’s Day gift ideas and crochet Valentine’s Day decor ideas too!
So as far as crochet valentine patterns for gift ideas go, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at all of the ideas I managed to dig up! There is a ton of fantastic variety and I don’t want to spoil everything but I’ll drop a couple hints for you. I tried to keep things on the smaller side and I also made sure to pick patterns with time saving tricks. Because I don’t know about you, but this time of year is crazy busy for me!
But if you do have a little time on your hands, you’re going to love the free crochet valentine patterns for decor ideas! I know that Christmas and Halloween steal the show every year, but who says that you can’t decorate for Valentine’s Day? Any excuse to add a fun pop of color to my house is welcome in my book! I found a few free patterns that would work great for indoor decor and a few for outdoor decor too.
As always, I’ve sorted through all the riff raff so that you don’t have to. So what are you waiting for? Scroll down and see all of these amazing valentine crochet patterns for yourself! I’m so excited to share them with you and I know that you’re going to love them!
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Amazing FREE Valentine’s Crochet Patterns
1. Valentine’s Day Snow Globe
Are you dreaming of a white Valentine’s Day? Embrace the random February weather with a snow globe themed after the annual day of love. You can create this cute and colorful snow globe using just single crochet stitches. When you finish the crochet part, you get to decorate the outside with little charms and buttons.
Designer: GoldenLucyCrafts
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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2. Valentine Treat Bag
Skip the waste this year and crochet a reusable treat bag for your special Valentine. It’s a great way to show someone that you care about them (and that you care about the planet too!). The quick and easy crochet pattern calls for just half double crochet stitches. A drawstring closure along the top of the bag holds all the goodies securely inside.
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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3. Valentine’s Jar Cozy
Mason jars are a popular gift choice. A quick internet search reveals tons of different ideas on what to put inside them – everything from cookie mix to bath scrub. You can make this great gift idea even more adorable by adding a crochet jar cozy. This crochet project works up fast using just single crochet stitches in the back loops only.
Designer: Haven Crochet Design
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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4. Valentine’s Day Cat
This hot pink Valentine’s Day Cat is an adorable and eye-catching way to show someone you care. We all know someone that’s obsessed with cats, don’t we? You can crochet this perfect gift using just single crochet stitches. It is made just like traditional amigurumi patterns.
Designer: Amigurumi Today
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (Sport Weight #3)
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5. XOXO Valentine’s Throw Pillow
If you are looking more for a Valentine crochet pattern for home decor, then give this chic throw pillow a try! The pillow is crocheted using alternating single and double crochet stitches. This gives the surface of the work an interesting texture that looks tricky, but really isn’t tricky at all! Finish your pillow off with an “XOXO” applique and a trendy tassel for each corner.
Designer: Clickety Sticks
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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6. Valentine Butterfly
Small crochet Valentine’s ideas are perfect for when you need to whip up multiple gifts. This adorable love bug would be great for young children and butterfly lovers of any age. It’s easy to customize the colors and you don’t need very much yarn, so you can hopefully get rid of some of your scraps! The easy crochet pattern calls for just single crochet stitches.
Designer: Wee Warrior Crafts
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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7. My Love Beanie
There’s nothing quite like a cozy crochet hat to show someone that you care. It’s like a hug that you can wear! The best part is that this free crochet hat pattern features a big textured heart. The base of the hat is made with back loop single crochet stitches and the textured heart design is made with front loop double crochet stitches.
Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Ombré (Worsted Weight #4)
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8. Valentine Flag Banner
Here’s another one of our Valentine crochet patterns that’s perfect for adding a festive touch to your home decor. This bright and colorful flag banner would look amazing inside or outside – on your front porch railing or draped across your mantle. You can make this heart garland using just the basic crochet stitches along with their extended versions.
Designer: Atty’s
Yarn: Durable Double Four (DK Weight #3)
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9. Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear
Have you hopped on board the velvet bandwagon yet? You can tell just by looking at it that this yarn is seriously soft! What better choice could there be for a sweet and snuggly teddy bear? Spoil that special someone with this adorable stuffed animal and they are sure to treasure it forever.
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: Bernat Velvet (Bulky Weight #5)
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10. Love Notes Valentine
These cute little books hold a sweet surprise inside. Unwrap the loop from the heart shaped button to reveal the two pockets inside. One pocket holds crayons and the other holds little sheets of paper. Put it all together and you’ve got yourself one pretty cool and portable way of writing love notes.
Designer: Blackstone Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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11.Valentine Heart Owl
Amigurumi is a popular choice for Valentine crochet patterns. You can make your amigurumi gift extra special by creating it with blanket yarn. This super soft yarn creates large stuffed animals in no time at all thanks to its super bulky weight. It’s the same amigurumi style you know and love, just with a larger hook and thicker yarn.
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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12. Simple Heart Baskets
Whip up one of these pretty heart baskets to serve as a centerpiece for a special Valentine’s Day dinner or brunch. You could also use it as pretty packaging for a sweet Valentine’s surprise – just fill it with chocolates or candy. The free and easy crochet pattern can be made with just single, half double and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Hooked on Patterns
Yarn: Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton Chunky (Bulky Weight #5)
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13. LOVE Pillow Cover
Fans of the tapestry crochet technique will love this fun and colorful throw pillow. The rainbow gradient letters really stand out nicely against the plain white background. The design is straightforward and simple using just single crochet stitches and keeping your two colors separated with bobbin.
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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14. Valentine’s Heart Bag
Here’s another tapestry crochet pattern that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. Back loop single crochet stitches worked in the round yield clean and crisp color changes. Working in the back loops only also helps keep your stitches from slanting (and throwing off your design!). Finish it off with a round of double crochet and chain stitches to create the holes for the drawstring.
Designer: Divine Debris
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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15. Heart Wreath
A fun and colorful wreath is the perfect way to decorate your house for the Valentine’s holiday. This gorgeous heart with an arrow design uses V stitches and shell stitches to create 3 separate garlands – one of each color. The garlands are then sewn together and wrapped around the wreath form.
Designer: Highland Hickory Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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16. Cross My Heart Treat Bag
Keep it simple with a quick and easy single crochet treat bag. A simple heart shape done in cross stitch adds a nice touch. This is another one of our Valentine crochet patterns that works well for folks needing to make multiple gifts. You can customize the content of each one to make with the recipients’ individual tastes!
Designer: Moogly
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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17.Valentine’s Birds
A little birdy told me that you might like this cute amigurumi design. This bird pattern is looking pretty in pink, and the little heart that the bird holds makes it clear that she was designed especially for Valentine’s Day. You can whip up this quick and cute project using just single, double and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: A Little Love Everyday
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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18. Love Note Pocket
Valentine’s Day is just one of those holidays that really seems to sneak up on me! When I’m short on time I like to reach for thicker weight yarns, because I know that I’ll be able to finish my project faster. This chunky single crochet heart pillow design features a smaller heart that’s partially stitched on the front. It makes the perfect pocket for a little love note for your sweetie.
Designer: Sewrella
Yarn: Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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19.8-Bit Heart Slouchy
Does your Valentine love to play video games? If so, he or she is bound to love this 8-Bit heart beanie! It’s pretty to look at, and it’s practical too, especially for that unpredictable February weather. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches with some stitches worked into the back loops only.
Designer: Whistle & Ivy
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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20. Little Hearts Bouquet
Flowers may wilt over time, but this crochet heart bouquet will last a lifetime. It would make a wonderful centerpiece for your Valentine’s Day table and it would also make a great gift. The quick and easy hearts can be made using just single crochet stitches along with basic increasing and decreasing.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Nepal (Aran Weight #4)
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21. Ombre Hearts
These stunning ombre hearts are made with the basic crochet stitches along with spike and crab stitches. You could use these as coasters or string a few together to make a colorful crochet Valentine’s Day garland. The ombre color scheme is so fun and trendy, plus it’s a great way to get rid of some of your scrap yarn.
Designer: Lilla Bjorn
Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (Sport Weight #3)
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22. Lover’s Knot Scarf
The next one of our free Valentine crochet patterns features an exciting combination of amigurumi and scarf making! The pattern calls for single and double crochet along with post stitches. The bright red hearts really pop against the black scarf, and I just can’t get enough of those darling tassels!
Designer: Crochetreasures
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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23. Puppy Love Heart Slouchy
This totally trendy crochet slouchy beanie features 4 rounds of crochet hearts in contrasting colors. The overall ombre color scheme looks amazing with the neutral gray background of the beanie, don’t you think? The pattern calls for h alf double and double crochet stitches along with cluster stitches. Some stitches are worked into the back loops only.
Designer: Whistle & Ivy
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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24. Valentine’s Day Wreath
Here’s another wreath option for those crafty folks who love to decorate their homes for Valentine’s Day! This one has a basic striped design made with half double crochet stitches. The flower, leaf, and vine accents are crocheted separately using a variety of basic crochet stitches. Then you just hot glue them on – no sewing required!
Designer: The Foxtail Lane
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (Aran Weight #4)
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25. Love Spell Jar Covers
Crochet an attractive cover for a jar, candle, or bottle of lotion to make your Valentine’s Day gift extra special. The lacy bits of the covers are made with double crochet shell stitches. The covers extend to the bottom with a solid section of half double crochet stitches. These whip up quick and they’re totally cute to boot!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Cotton Merino (DK Weight #3)
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At the end of the day, you just have to remember that it’s the thought that counts! You don’t have to make anything super crazy or elaborate. Any one of these free Valentine crochet patterns is sure to impress. Which of these great gifts will you be making? Tell me all about it in the comments below!
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Amanda
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Crochet Valentine Patterns:
The article discusses over 25 curated crochet Valentine patterns, including gift ideas and decor ideas for Valentine's Day. The author mentions that they have selected patterns with time-saving tricks and kept the projects on the smaller side. They also mention that crochet patterns for Valentine's Day decor can add a fun pop of color to your house.
Gift Ideas:
The article suggests several crochet patterns for Valentine's Day gifts. Here are a few examples:
- Valentine's Day Snow Globe: This pattern allows you to create a cute and colorful snow globe using single crochet stitches. You can decorate the outside with charms and buttons. [[1]]
- Valentine Treat Bag: This pattern guides you in crocheting a reusable treat bag for your special Valentine. It uses half double crochet stitches and features a drawstring closure. [[2]]
- Valentine's Jar Cozy: This pattern helps you create a crochet jar cozy to make a Mason jar gift even more adorable. It uses single crochet stitches in the back loops only. [[3]]
- Valentine's Day Cat: This pattern allows you to crochet a hot pink Valentine's Day Cat using single crochet stitches. It follows the traditional amigurumi style. [[4]]
- XOXO Valentine's Throw Pillow: This pattern guides you in crocheting a chic throw pillow using alternating single and double crochet stitches. It features an "XOXO" applique and tassels. [[5]]
Decor Ideas:
The article also provides crochet patterns for Valentine's Day decor. Here are a few examples:
- Valentine Butterfly: This pattern is perfect for creating small crochet Valentine's gifts. It can be customized with different colors and uses single crochet stitches. [[6]]
- Valentine Flag Banner: This pattern allows you to create a bright and colorful flag banner using basic crochet stitches. It can be used for indoor or outdoor decor. [[8]]
- Heart Wreath: This pattern guides you in creating a fun and colorful wreath using V stitches and shell stitches. It features three separate garlands in different colors. [[15]]
- Love Spell Jar Covers: This pattern helps you crochet attractive covers for jars, candles, or bottles of lotion. It uses double crochet shell stitches and half double crochet stitches. [[25]]
These are just a few examples of the crochet patterns mentioned in the article. There are many more patterns available for you to explore and create for Valentine's Day.
Remember, crochet patterns can be customized by choosing different colors and yarn weights. Feel free to experiment and add your personal touch to each project. Happy crocheting!
