February is the month of love and it's the perfect opportunity to showcase your craft skills with these Valentine's Day crafts.
Whether it's a partner, friend, or family member, Valentine's Day is for everyone and all types of love. There's no need to spend lots of money either, Valentine's is about reminding those close that you love them and care.
We've got a whole bunch of free Valentine's Day crafts that are both affordable and fun to make. There's everything from DIY easy hearts mini quilts to quick-sew heart decorations so you can get creative this February.
Valentine's Day crafts for 2024!
1. Make our free puzzle to my heart cards
Does anything show you care quite like a homemade card? Use our beautiful free printable papers to create a sweet card for your partner this Valentine's Day.
Download our free printable papers and check out our Valentine's Day printables for even more pretty papers. You could have more craft fun with our heart template printables, too.
2. Crochet a love heart decoration
Decorate your home with your own crocheted hearts. This free crochet heart decoration pattern is also great if you want to use up leftover bits of yarn in your stash.
3. Sew your own heart embroidery hoop
This gorgeous free embroidery hoop design only requires one stitch! Mix up a few different colours to create a pretty confetti effect.
Learn how to do seed stitch and stitch up our free embroidery hoop pattern today.
4. Knit some DIY heart coasters
Fill your house with romance in the form of heart-shaped knitted coasters! We love these sweet little knitted hearts designed by Julie & The Knits.
Make homemade knitted hearts with this free knitting pattern from Mollie Makes.
5. Sew your own cross stitch Valentine's necklace
Get into the Valentine's spirit by making your own sweet cross stitch necklace. Find out how to make your own cross stitch heart necklace here on Gathered.
Make sure you also check out our other romantic cross stitch patterns.
6. Knit your own scarf with heart pockets
This super-cosy scarf is a great gift for a loved one – or you can make one for yourself to help you get into the Valentine's Day spirit!
Try the heart-pocket scarf free knitting pattern and knit a handmade gift.
7. Crochet a beautiful lacy hearts filet sweater
Bring Valentine's style into your wardrobe with this gorgeous filet crochet sweater. It's perfect to wear on spring days when there's still a slight chill in the air too.
8. Create a Your Heart's Desire knitted blanket
This pretty blanket is perfect to cosy under on frosty nights! Bring it out to decorate your home for Valentine's Day.
Knit your own cosy throw with our free heart blanket pattern.
9. Make your own free Valentine's Day gift box
Conceal a message or a tiny gift inside this pretty little card gift box covered with patterned printable papers. Who can resist its charms?
Fold up this sweet box with our free Valentine’s box template and fill it with goodies.
10. Roses and hearts cross stitch Valentine's card
This nostalgic card brings together a classic cross stitch combination: hearts and roses. Stitch this sentimental design to give to your loved one on Valentine's Day. You can find the free roses and hearts cross stitch tutorial here on Gathered.
11. Chocolate crackers Valentine's Day craft
Oh, Happy Day's blog is full of Valentine's craft ideas including these Lindt-filled crackers.
12. Easy Valetnine's Day banner
Sammy and H from Live it. Love it. Make it. shows you how to make this simple Valentine's craft. Make this sweet Valentine's Day banner to tell someone just how much you like them.
13. DIY candles Valentine's craft ideas
Candles make great DIY Valentine's gifts for guys, girls or yourself! Use our free tutorial to make some this weekend.
14. Rose-tinted glasses
Lovely Indeed's rose-tinted heart glasses are the ultimate fashion accessory for this Valentine's.
15. Embroidered banner
Stitch up some love this February with Mollie Johanson's Valentines embroidery design.
16. Quilled heart Valentine's craft idea
If you're looking for some Valentine's Day card ideas then why not try paper quilling? This paper heart is by Paperchase and is featured in our top quilling ideas for beginners post.
17. Valentine's card with secret message
Make your cards extra special this year with Becky James' secret message card. She shows you how to make DIY Valentines card with secret message which folds out to reveal a special handwritten message from you. Follow Becky's tutorial and video to make your own.
18. DIY tea bags
Caro DIY's love heart tea bags are a quick Valentine's craft to give out to all your fellow tea lovers.
19. Easy Valentine's wreath
Hang Bliss Makes' DIY felt heart wreath throughout February and beyond Valentine's Day.
Valentine's crafts for kids 💕
It's not all about the grown-ups! Kids will have loads of fun making these Valentine's crafts for kids.
20. Paintbrush cards Valentine's Day idea
Give The House of Lars' paintbrush Valentine's cards as an arty alternative to your usual cards.
21. Sweet heart pouch Valentine's craft
Make Kalio Chic Life's heart emoji pouch and fill with treats.
22. Squirrel brooch
The Felted Fox's squirrel brooch tutorial is here on Gathered for free and would be the cutest gift to give to your BFF.
23. Yarn-wrapped heart Valentine's craft idea
Diy Carinchen's yarn wrapped hearts are an easy five minute Valentine's day craft that you can make using your spare yarn.
24. DIY Tic Tac Toe
Stitched by Crystal's felt tic tac toe game is a quick craft and some evening entertainment.
25. Macrame bunting
We've also got Valentine's Day craft ideas for macramé lovers! Make Isabella's heart macrame bunting and hang it above your bed.
26. DIY letter scroll
Make Say Yes' love letter scroll for a homemade Valentine's gift that will definitely show how much you love your pals.
27. Amigurumi cat pattern
Thores by Cottage's Itty Bitty Kitty amigurumi pattern is the only Valentine's you need this year.
28. Granny square heart
Valentine's Day craft ideas for crocheters just has to include a granny square. Crochet up Emma's square here.
29. Felt ball garland
If needle felting is more your style then make The Turquoise Home's felt ball garland using her tutorial here.
DIY Valentine's gifts to treat them
Making your own gifts is so thoughtful, and with our DIY Valentine's gifts, you can create something amazing.
30. Paper aeroplane bunting
Send your love with Lia Griffith's paper aeroplane bunting.
31. DIY self-care gifts
DIY Valentine's gifts that will leave you smelling and feeling good. We have loads of self care tutorials here on Gathered including how to make bath bombs, DIY cuticle oil and how to make soap. We even have a travel wash bag tutorial for you to store all your smellies in and gift to your loved one.
32. Crochet heart pillow
Stitching Together's blog has the tutorial for this fab crochet heart pillow so you can add a touch of romance to your sofa.
33. Metallic heart cushion
Add some sparkle to your home this Valentine's Day by making this gorgeous metallic hearts cushion from Simply Sewing Magazine! It's made from old jeans, so it's a great upcycling project too.
24. Paper flower bouquet
Valentine's day gifts don't come more traditional than flowers. Make a bunch that will never die using Vicky Sheridan's how to make a paper flower bouquet tutorial here on Gathered.
35. Make a crochet heart bookmark
DIY Valentine's crafts for adults don't have to be boring. Why not make your love a brooch or a colourful bookmark? Use our free crochet heart pattern to get creative and make a unique gift that they'll use every day.
36. Couples brooches
We have loads of free Valentine’s Day Crochet Patterns here on Gathered but mini hearts always end up being our favourite. They're the perfect Valentines Day craft to hook.
If you want to master crocheting the heart first head over to our how to crochet a heart tutorial then come back and make these heart brooches!
37. DIY scrapbook album
Capture favourite memories with this stunning DIY scrapbook album, ideal for special occasions, or just to remind someone they're loved.
38. Fabric envelope
Whether you hide a love note inside or a cute gift this fabric envelope will add that beautiful handmade vibe to your gesture, and it's something that can be kept and treasured for years to come. How romantic!
39. Valentine's paper craft ideas
Show your love by using your crafty skills and these fabulous paper crafts for Valentine's Day.
40. Nuts about you cross stitch
Show your significant other just how nutty you are about them with this adorable fun cross stitch card from Durene Jones.
41. Crochet balloon Valentine's Day craft
Hook up a bunch of these adorable crochet heart balloons to send to sweethearts, BFFs and budding crocheters alike!
Valentine's Day craft ideas to fill you with a whole lotta love
Making a gift rather than buying is a really special way to show someone you care. It shows the care, time and patience you have put into it, and it is something they can treasure forever.
Valentine's Day crafts to spruce up your space
If you're looking for ways to make your home look and feel special then head over to our DIY Valentine's decorations.
