Who doesn’t love adorable patterns with heart motifs? They are cute, sweet, and perfect for Valentine’s Day! I’m sure that The Cutest Crochet Heart Applique will warm up your heart. Just look at them and choose your favorite one, of course, if they’re not all your favorites! Colorful hearts or maybe a Valentine’s version of crab or koala? Don’t scroll too fast!

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1. 0-1586 Give You My Heart

• Designed by DROPS design

Crochet hearts made with thin yarn will be a perfect package decoration for your Valentine’s Day gifts. They will add a touch of personality and your hands’ warmth. The crochet heart applique is free so nothing can stop you.

Photos by DROPS design / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on garnstudio.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

2. Praying Hands Emoji

• Designed by GoldenLucyCrafts

Do you like using emojis? Who doesn’t? Here is a pretty idea for decorating a student’s backpack, market bag, or even blankets and tops — take this free crochet pattern and make a cute applique of praying hands. It includes a heart-shaped face and hands, so you can use them separately if you want.

PHOTOS by GoldenLucyCrafts / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

3. Heart Applique

• Designed by Michelle Alvarez

Red and pink colors are the first things that come to mind if you think of the heart. But what do you think about amazing hearts in all the colors of the rainbow? They look positive, original, and fantastic! You can use this Heart Applique for a lot of things, whatever you want! A crochet heart is also a great little gift idea!

Photos by Michelle Alvarez / Ravelry.com

You will find this pattern here.

4. Smiling Face With Hearts Emoji

• Designed by GoldenLucyCrafts

Emojis are now really popular thanks to social media, especially among children and young people. Pillows with emoji, socks with emoji… so it’s time for a heart-shaped emoji! This Smiling Face With Hearts Emoji is super cute and, of course, fashionable!

PHOTOS by GoldenLucyCrafts / Ravelry.com

You will find this pattern here.

5. Crab Applique

• Designed by GoldenLucyCrafts

Have you ever seen the cutest crab in the world? Here it is! The heart-shaped Crab Applique looks totally stunning and adorable. It will be perfect to embellish kid’s blankets, clothes, or whatever you want! I’m sure your child will be amazed.

PHOTOS by GoldenLucyCrafts / Ravelry.com

You will find this pattern here.

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6. Koala Applique

• Designed by GoldenLucyCrafts

What is cutter than koala? Heart-shaped Koala Applique! Just look at that cute head shaped like a heart! The Koala’s nose is made from a small black heart as well. It will be a perfect gift idea for Valentine’s Day if you like more original ideas than teddy bears!

PHOTOS by GoldenLucyCrafts / Ravelry.com

You will find this pattern here.

7. Easy Hearts

• Designed by Loops and Love Crochet

Funny and original solutions are cute, but sometimes we just need something more traditional. Then this pattern will be perfect! Classic and charming Easy Hearts in typical love colors are really easy to make, so it won’t take you long to make them!

PHOTOS by Loops and Love Crochet / Ravelry.com

You will find this pattern here.

8. Teeny Hearts

• Designed by littlecraftisan

These gorgeous, super chunky crochet hearts in the pictures below are so incredibly sweet! You can make them in literally no time with just yarn scraps. Feel free to use them for instance as a decoration, garland, or an applique for a blankie.

Photos by littlecraftisan / littlecraftisan.wixsite.com

Find the original free pattern on littlecraftisan.com.

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9. A Hearty Hug

• Designed by Melanie Poulter

This chunky crochet heart in the pictures below is a fantastic work by Melanie Poulter, and it’s such a sweet project for Valentine’s Day! You can make it, for instance, for a loved one to show that you care. It’s made in just one piece and it’s easy to crochet.

Photos by Melanie Poulter / ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on melucrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

10. Swirly Heart

• Designed by Atty van Norel

These swirly hearts in the pictures below are a sweet decoration idea for Valentine’s Day and any other day of the year! What’s more, you can make a garland out of them if you want to! Great way to use any leftover yarn scraps in your stash.

PHOTOS by Atty van Norel / ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on atty-s.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

11. Tiny Happy Hearts

• Designed by DROPS design

Valentines day is slowly approaching, so now is the best time to crochet some heart appliques to make this day really special! You can attach them to a gift or embellish a shawl, beanie, or sweater with them. Or just create a cute garland for a Valentine’s Day party using these!

Photos by DROPS design / ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on garnstudio.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

12. Little Hearts

• Designed by Fran Mori

These lovely little hearts in the pictures below were created by Fran Mori and they are absolutely adorable, don’t you think? You will absolutely love how sweet they will look on your sweater or on a beanie. They are the perfect project to use up yarn scraps as well!

Photos by TorunHedfors / ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on Ravelry. This particular version is on Ravelry.

13. Cherry Hearts

• Designed by DROPS design

These sweet cherries in the pictures below were made by DROPS design and is there a better way to decorate a gift? I don’t think so! They are absolutely adorable and will look amazing on the present you’re going to give your loved one.

PHOTOS by DROPS design / ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on garnstudio.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

14. 15 Minute Heart

• Designed by Crochetpedia

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so make sure to surprise your significant other with a beautiful crochet heart, that you can make using only yarn scraps! It works up really fast once you get the hang of it and the finished size is 5 cm (~2″).

Photos by Crochetpedia / ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on crochetpedia.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

15. Valentine’s Day Gnome Applique

• Designed by GoldenLucyCrafts

How cute is this little crochet gnome in the pictures below? It has such a sweet little hat! If you want to add it to your gift or make a garland, feel free to do so! The finished size is about 4-3/4”.

Photos by GoldenLucyCrafts / ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

16. Easy Heart Flower

• Designed by Jennifer E. Ryan

This pretty crochet flower in the pictures below is the fantastic work by Jennifer E. Ryan. It could be the best addition to any card or wrapped gift! What’s more, one skein of each color can make you a lot of these, so make sure to use leftovers!

Photos by Jennifer E. Ryan / ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on celticknotcrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

17. Listen to Your Heart Applique

• Designed by GoldenLucyCrafts

These cute heart appliques in the pictures below were made by GoldenLucyCrafts and are such a stunning addition to any Valentine’s Day gift! The finished size is approximately 2-1/4” x 3-1/4 and it’s made using cotton yarn. 

Photos by Veronika Liachovic / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

18. You’ve got mail

• Designed by bomuldskys

These pretty little hearts in the pictures below you can easily arrange them as you want, they will be the prettiest addition to a love letter or a Valentine’s Day gift. Perfect pattern to get rid of leftover yarn and bring a smile to your loved one’s face!

Photos by @bomuldskys / Instagram.com

Find the original free pattern on Instagram.com, and the bottom photo is here.

19. Heart Envelope Applique

• Designed by GoldenLucyCrafts

How sweet is this crochet envelope with little hearts on it? It will be just perfect for Valentine’s Day! Feel free also to use it to embellish a birthday or anniversary homemade card. The finished piece will be about 2-1/4” x 3-1/4.

Photos by GoldenLucyCrafts / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

20. Easy Heart

• Designed by Fay Lyth

This simple heart applique looks great on tote bags, hats, cardigans and all kinds of accessories. Although it’s a beginner-friendly project, the pattern is also great for intermediate crocheters who want a quick and fun way to decorate their pieces. Plus, a tiny heart like this is a great decoration for the upcoming Valentine’s Day, so save it for later.

PHOTOS by Fay Lyth / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on stitchbyfay.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

21. Letters “LOVE”

• Designed by Amazing Box

Crocheted letters are an unusual gift idea. They make perfect interior decorations: you can hang them or just display them somewhere in the house. Plus, once you have patterns for all the letters, you can write anything with your hook and some yarn. This project doesn’t take much time, so you can save it as a last-minute option.

PHOTOS by Amazing Box / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on Ravelry.

22. Padded Heart

• Designed by Hooked by Robin

Create a charming crochet heart using the free pattern by Hooked by Robin. This versatile project is perfect for adding a personal touch to larger items, such as an crochet appliqué, or for crafting a cute crochet pincushion. Let your imagination run wild – this crocheted heart can be anything you envision!

PHOTOS by Hooked by Robin / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on hookedbyrobin.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.