Free Crochet Spooky Heart Plushie Pattern for Halloween

Author: Talha

I am a crochet designer, macramé maker and a crafter who also loves doing MATH.

Welcome to another tester call from the “crochet spooky gift plushies” series. Today, learn how to crochet this super-squishy, huggable heart plushie with a spooky jack-o’-lantern face and pumpkin features. In fact, it is designed as a crochet jack-o’-lantern pumpkin heart plushie that you can learn how to crochet with a FREE written pattern here. I have designed it as a UNIQUE LOVE present for fall.

You can also crochet it as a Valentine’s Day present, as the crochet heart plushie made using super bulky yarn is no-sew and works up super fast. It works just like the crochet joined-legs no-sew pattern (joined-lobe pattern).

There is also a longer curly vine and a crochet stuffed pumpkin stem that you can learn to crochet using the traditional methods. As for the crochet spooky felt face, I have also provided a FREE printable template to easily cut the exact face and sew or glue it onto your crochet heart plush. It is also a craft activity along with a Halloween gift tradition activity. So, continue reading for the full crochet plush heart spooky project!

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Skill Level: Beginner Level 4

Materials & Tools

Yarn (Body): Super Bulky (Weight 6) in orange.
Yarn (Details): DK cotton yarn in brown (for the stem) and green (for the vine).
Hooks: 5.5 mm hook (for the bulky body) and a smaller hook, like a 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm (for the DK-weight stem and vine).
Face: Black felt and a free printable Jack-o’-lantern face template.
Hardware & Tools: Scissors, stitch markers, yarn needle, sewing needle, and black thread (or fabric glue).
Stuffing: Fiberfill stuffing.

Pattern Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
MR	Magic Ring
sc	Single crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec	Decrease (Invisible decrease recommended)
slst	Slip stitch
st / sts	Stitch / Stitches
*(…) n**	Repeat instructions in brackets n times

Crochet Instructions

1. The Heart Pumpkin Body (Orange Yarn)

Top Parts (Make 2)

R1: 8 sc in a MR (8)
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: (1 sc, inc) * 8 (24)
R4 – R6: sc around (24)
For the 1st Part: Slst into the next st and cut the yarn.
For the 2nd Part: Slst into the next st but do not cut the yarn. You will now join the two pieces.

Joining and Main Body

R7: Join to the first part with a single crochet (this counts as your first st). Crochet 24 sc around the first part, then 24 sc around the second part (48). Note: Use a “bridge” method (picking up a stitch where the two parts meet) to avoid a gap between parts.
R8: sc around (48)
R9: (4 sc, dec) * 8 (40)
R10: sc around (40)
R11: (3 sc, dec) * 8 (32)
R12: sc around (32)
R13: (2 sc, dec) * 8 (24)
R14: sc around (24)
R15: (1 sc, dec) * 8 (16)
Stuff the body firmly here, ensuring the top “humps” of the heart are well-shaped and plump.
R16: sc around (16)
R17: (2 sc, dec) * 4 (12)
R18: (1 sc, dec) * 4 (8)
Add any final stuffing needed to keep the bottom tip of the heart rounded and firm.
R19: 4 dec (4)
Finish: Fasten off and use a yarn needle to weave through the front loops of the remaining 4 stitches. Pull tight to close the hole and weave in the end.

2. Pumpkin Stem (Brown DK Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
R2: (2 sc, inc) * 2 (8)
R3 – R12: sc around (8). Work in joined or continuous rounds based on your preference.
Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the stem lightly if desired.

3. Pumpkin Vine (Green DK Yarn)

Row 1: Chain 21 to 24 stitches (depending on how long you want the vine).
Row 2: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, work 2 sc in each chain stitch across.
Finish: The piece will naturally curl as you add the increases. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Face & Final Assembly

Attach the Stem: Pin the brown stem to the top center dip of the heart body. Sew it securely into place using the long yarn tail.
Attach the Vine: Pin the curly green vine right next to the base of the stem. Sew it down so it drapes slightly over one side of the heart.
Create the Face: Print and cut out your spooky face template. Trace the eyes, nose, and mouth onto your black felt and cut them out cleanly.
Secure the Face: Position the felt pieces on the front of the heart pumpkin. Using your sewing needle and black thread, carefully stitch the felt pieces onto the body. Alternatively, you can use a strong fabric glue for a no-sew option!