Spice up your Valentine’s Day with a charming smiling heart and give your sweetheart a reason to smile too. This adorable variation of my free Cupid’s Heart Amigurumi pattern is made with sport‑weight Amigurumi Sparkle by Circulo and a 3 mm hook. You’ll also need 12 mm safety eyes and a small piece of black yarn for the smile.
Where to Place the Eyes
Here’s a quick guide to help you position the facial features perfectly:
- Follow the Cupid’s Heart pattern through Round 20
- Insert the safety eyes 3 rounds above the edge and 11–12 stitches apart
- Work 8 more rounds, stuffing as you go
- Use black yarn to V‑stitch a smile one round below the eyes
- Finish the bottom tip as written in the pattern and weave in the ends
A Handy Amigurumi Tip
One of my favorite techniques for amigurumi is using invisible decreases instead of traditional sc2tog. They blend beautifully into the fabric, reduce gaps, and create smoother shaping... perfect for small projects like this heart.
This little smiling heart is overflowing with joy and cuteness. It’s such a fun, quick make, and I hope it brings you as much happiness as it brings me.
