Mini Crochet Bambolino Heart Free Pattern For Gifts
The Bambolino Heart Crochet Keychain is a cute and modern amigurumi project designed to create a soft, expressive heart that works perfectly as a keychain, bag charm, or handmade gift.
Crochet Bambolino Heart
This pattern focuses on simple shaping techniques that form a smooth heart with rounded lobes and a tapered base, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced crocheters. With the option to customize colors, facial expressions, and accessories, this heart keychain can easily be adapted for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or everyday kawaii décor.
Materials
- Yarn in black for the main body
- Small amount of red yarn for the mouth
- Size 6 crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Keychain ring
Crochet Pattern Instructions
Top Lobes Make Two
- Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 8 single crochet, place a stitch marker in the last stitch
- Round 2: Work 2 single crochet in each stitch around for a total of 16 stitches
- Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, 1 increase around for a total of 24 stitches
- Rounds 4 to 6: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around
- Finish the first lobe and cut the yarn, complete the second lobe without cutting the yarn
Joining the Lobes
- Place both lobes side by side and join them with single crochet
- Round 7: Continue working single crochet evenly around both lobes to form one joined heart body
Shaping the Heart
- Round 8: Work 4 single crochet, then decrease, repeat around
- Round 9: Work 3 single crochet, then decrease, repeat around
- Rounds 10 to 12: Continue decreasing evenly by reducing the number of single crochet stitches between decreases
- Add fiberfill stuffing before the opening becomes too small
Closing the Heart
- Final round: Decrease in every stitch until the opening is nearly closed
- Cut yarn, weave through remaining stitches, and pull tight to close
Details and Finishing
- Arms and legs: Create small limbs using a magic ring of 5 or 6 single crochet and work a few straight rounds
- Face: Embroider a small mouth with red yarn and attach eyes as desired
- Keychain: Secure the keychain ring at the top center between the heart lobes
