If you’re looking for a quick crochet project that’s full of personality, this little smiling heart is the perfect make!
Using a simple crochet heart pattern and one of these adorable wooden beads with a painted face, you can create a decoration that makes people smile instantly.
Whether you hang it on a gift bag, decorate your home, make keyrings, or simply brighten someone’s day, these crochet hearts work up quickly and use very little yarn.
Why You’ll Love This Project
❤️ Beginner friendly
❤️ Uses small amounts of yarn
❤️ Great stash buster
❤️ Makes lovely gifts
❤️ Perfect for craft fairs
❤️ Can be customised with different colours and faces
What You’ll Need
- Cotton yarn – This is the yarn I used
- Crochet hook – I used a 3mm
- Wooden bead with a smiling face
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Watch the Full Tutorial
In this step-by-step video I’ll show you exactly how to crochet the heart and attach the wooden bead to create this cheerful decoration.
Great Uses for These Hearts
- Gift toppers
- Valentine’s decorations
- Wedding favours
- Mother’s Day gifts
- Teacher appreciation gifts
- Bag charms
- Nursery decorations
- Christmas tree ornaments
- Kindness gifts
- Craft fair best sellers
Make Every Heart Unique
Try experimenting with:
- pastel colours
- rainbow yarn
- Christmas red and green
- autumn shades
- metallic thread
- different facial expressions
- tiny bows or flowers
Every heart develops its own little personality!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can beginners make this?
Yes! If you can crochet basic stitches you’ll be able to follow along.
Can I use acrylic yarn?
Absolutely, although cotton gives the heart slightly better definition.
Where can I buy the wooden beads?
They’re available from many online craft suppliers in a wide variety of facial expressions.
More Face Bead Tutorials
If you’ve enjoyed making this project, don’t forget to check out the rest of my Face Bead Series including:
- Crochet Character
- Crochet Flower
- Crochet Butterfly
- Crochet Worry Worm
- and many more coming soon!
Final Thoughts
Sometimes the smallest projects bring the biggest smiles.
I hope you enjoy making these little hearts as much as I enjoyed designing them.
If you make one, I’d love to hear what colours you choose!
Here Is A Lovely Pin For You To Save On Pinterest
