With Valentines Day just around the corner, it's a great time to share some of the top 10 free patterns that I absolutely LOVE! If you need some ideas, this is the perfect place to start looking.
1. Rose Bouquet Coaster
Written by Sweet Softies, this pattern is offered online for free with ads, or if you want to support the artist, is also available for purchase. The pattern features a dozen rose buds along the edge of a circular coaster and has two variations, rosebuds and blooming roses. If you want to gift something that not only looks cute, but is also functional, this is the pattern for you.
A little bit about the pattern:
- It's no-sew.
- It's quick to work up.
- Includes a flower pot for storage (to make it look like a pot filled with roses!).
Our estimated difficulty level: 2/5 (super easy, but requires colour changes!)
Find the free pattern here: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2024/05/rose-bouquet-coaster.html
2. Valentine Bear
This pattern was written by Sarah Zimmerman of Repeat Crafter Me, and is super cute. As an avid amigurumi crocheter, this bear is the perfect gift for someone that loves stuffed animals.
About the pattern:
- It requires safety eyes and nose if you don't want to sew them on with yarn.
- It also requires stuffing.
- It is about 11" (28cm) tall.
Our estimated difficulty level: 3/5 (requires sewing and some experience to use velvet yarn)
Find the free pattern here: https://www.yarnspirations.com/products/bernat-velvet-valentine-crochet-bear?variant=45485518192955
3. Love Devil Amigurumi
If you're not quite a fan of the super-sweet things, this little guy is perfect instead. Made by DIY FLUFFIES While he's still red and has a heart wand, he still fits the theme of Valentines without going overboard and still being cute and lovable. He's even got his own backstory!
About the pattern:
- It requires safety eyes for a polished look if you don't want to sew the eyes in.
- It also requires stuffing.
- A video is available to watch.
Our estimated difficulty level: 3/5 (requires a decent amount of sewing and placement of limbs)
Find the free pattern here: https://www.mariskavos.nl/free-valentine-crochet-pattern/
4. Pink Gingham Blanket
If you want something that's more functional, a blanket is perfect, and it doesn't need to be a big one. This pattern by Daisy Farm Crafts is simple, yet cute. And if you're not a fan of the pink shades, you can always swap them out for colours you like more!
About the pattern:
- Finding shades of the same yarn separated by a few shades can be difficult.
- This blanket requires 3 skeins of 3 different yarn shades.
- A video is available to watch.
Our estimated difficulty level: 2/5 (once you get going, it gets easier)
Find the free pattern here: https://daisyfarmcrafts.com/crochet-pink-gingham-blanket/
5. Heart Cup Cozy
By Kylee on blink 'n' things, this heart cup cozy is the perfect gift for someone that loves to drink Starbucks (or any other coffee in a takeout-sized cup!). It's super cute and is something that doesn't take up a lot of space, yet can still show how much you love them in a simple gift.
About the pattern:
- You can customize it and swap colours around, add a top/bottom border, etc. as long as you have the experience to level it up.
- Needs a bit of a size-fitting to ensure that you end up with the right size.
Our estimated difficulty level: 1/5
Find the free pattern here: https://okiegirlblingnthings.com/2021/02/01/heart-cup-cozies-free-crochet-pattern/
6. Crochet Wallet
While this one isn't heart or Valentine's Day themed, we think it can still be the perfect gift. Change the colour around to a favourite colour and you're good to go! Made by Kim on The Caffeinated Snail, this pattern is simple and comes together cleanly.
About the pattern:
- Finished size is 3" tall and 4" wide.
- No fancy stitches are involved - just single crochet.
- If you have the knowledge, you can adjust the size of the wallet as you wish.
Our estimated difficulty level: 1/5
Find the pattern here: https://thecaffeinatedsnail.com/crochet-wallet-pattern/
7. Crochet Wallet
By SAVLABOT, this pattern is perfect for you if you (or the person you're gifting to) is an avid reader, specifically on an eReader, like a Kindle. Providing protection to an eReader is crucial to maintain it's longevity, and a soft sleeve is the perfect way to do that.
About the pattern:
- A video is available if needed.
- Modifications are easy if you need the sleeve to be bigger or smaller.
- Requires knowledge of the bobble stitch.
Our estimated difficulty level: 2/5 (simple to pickup, but you need to know the bobble stitch)
Find the pattern here: https://savlabot.com/?p=5258
8. Little Valentine Bear
If you want to gift the classic teddybear, this is the one. Written by MJCarlos on Hello Yellow Yarn, this little guy is adorable and wants to give you all the love in the world.
About the pattern:
- Final size is about 6.5" (16cm) tall.
- Photos are included to reference while crocheting.
- The pattern sews on eyes and a nose rather than safety eyes/nose.
Our estimated difficulty level: 3/5 (lots of sewing is involved and correct placement of limbs to make sure everything looks good)
Find the pattern here: https://helloyellowyarn.com/2018/02/09/little-valentine-bear-free-pattern/
9. Hedgehog
I think we've made it pretty clear that we love amigurumi. We also love this hedgehog pattern written by Jennifer on Crochet to Play. This little guy is small, round and fits perfectly in your hands.
About the pattern:
- Recommends a specific brown/white mixture of yarn for the back and could be difficult to find.
- Requires knowledge of triple crochet.
- The final size is about 4.75" tall.
Our estimated difficulty level: 3/5
Find the pattern here: https://crochettoplay.com/crochet-hedgehog-pattern/
10. Chocolates
Last but not least, we have crochet chocolates written by Lizette on Chrisette Designs. We think this design would be a perfect gift for someone who really loves chocolate. They also make for a super cute mini friend to sit on your desk next to you as you work.
About the pattern:
- Requires knowledge of surface slip stitches.
- The blog post can be difficult to read.
- Requires stuffing and safety eyes (if you don't want to sew eyes on).
Our estimated difficulty level: 4/5 (may take some practice to get the swirls perfect).
Find the pattern here: https://www.chrisettedesigns.com/patterns/valentines-day-happy-chocolates-free-crochet-pattern/
Final Thoughts
We hope you enjoyed this list of Valentine-themed crochet items, and that one fit what you were looking for - either for yourself or for a gift for someone else!
Let us know in the comments what you think of this list - was one listed the perfect gift, or do you know of a pattern that should have been added on?