Yarn: Red, pink, or any desired colors (medium-weight yarn)
Hook: 3.0 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Abbreviations:
MR: Magic ring
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: Slip stitch
ch: Chain
Heart with Legs (No Sew):
First Half of the Heart:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] repeat around. (18)
Rounds 4-5: Sc around. (18)
Fasten off and set aside.
Second Half of the Heart:
Repeat steps 1-4 from the first half, but do not fasten off.
Join both halves by crocheting around both pieces in a continuous round. You should now have a joined oval shape. (36)
Legs (Made as You Go):
After finishing the base of the heart, ch 6 at the bottom edge of the heart.
Turn and sc back along the chain. Sl st into the base stitch. Repeat for the second leg on the opposite side.
Body Shaping:
Rounds 6-10: Sc around the heart, stuffing as you go.
Round 11: [4 sc, dec] repeat around. (30)
Round 12: [3 sc, dec] repeat around. (24)
Round 13: [2 sc, dec] repeat around. (18)
Round 14: [1 sc, dec] repeat around. (12)
Round 15: Dec around. (6)
Fasten off and close the opening securely.
Final Thoughts
The Crochet Heart with No Sew Leggy is a seamless and adorable project that combines creativity and efficiency. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or thoughtful gifts!
