Valentines Spike Stitch Heart Pillow Free Pattern

Valentines Spike Stitch Heart Pillow Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to our delightful crochet project! In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a charming and cozy heart-shaped pillow using the spike stitch. This beautiful pillow is perfect for adding a touch of love to your home decor, especially for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion. The unique texture and warmth of this pillow make it an ideal handmade gift or a lovely addition to your living space.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in red and pink
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in spike stitch
• Fiberfill: For stuffing the pillow
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a magic ring: Create a magic ring and hold it in your hand.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. (You should have 6 stitches.)
3. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: (1 sc, increase) around. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4: (2 sc, increase) around. (24 stitches)
6. Round 5: (3 sc, increase) around. (30 stitches)
7. Round 6: (4 sc, increase) around. (36 stitches)
8. Round 7: (5 sc, increase) around. (42 stitches)
9. Round 8: (6 sc, increase) around. (48 stitches)
10. Round 9: (7 sc, increase) around. (54 stitches)
11. Round 10: (8 sc, increase) around. (60 stitches)
12. Rounds 11-15: Single crochet in each stitch around. (60 stitches)
13. Round 16: (8 sc, decrease) around. (54 stitches)
14. Round 17: (7 sc, decrease) around. (48 stitches)
15. Round 18: (6 sc, decrease) around. (42 stitches)
16. Round 19: (5 sc, decrease) around. (36 stitches)
17. Round 20: (4 sc, decrease) around. (30 stitches)
18. Round 21: (3 sc, decrease) around. (24 stitches)
19. Round 22: (2 sc, decrease) around. (18 stitches)
20. Round 23: (1 sc, decrease) around. (12 stitches)
21. Round 24: Decrease around until you have 6 stitches left.
22. Fasten off: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave in the ends with a tapestry needle.
23. Repeat: Create a second heart shape following the same steps.
24. Join the hearts: Place the two heart shapes together. Using the spike stitch, crochet around the edges, leaving a small opening for stuffing.
25. Stuff the pillow: Fill the heart with fiberfill until it reaches your desired firmness.
26. Close the opening: Continue crocheting with the spike stitch to close the opening securely.

Congratulations! You have now created a beautiful Valentines Spike Stitch Heart Pillow that adds warmth and charm to your home. Enjoy your cozy creation!