Welcome to this charming Heart Granny Square pattern! This beginner-friendly project creates adorable 4-inch squares featuring a sweet heart motif that's perfect for spreading love through your crochet. Available in various color combinations - from romantic pinks to playful pastels - these squares add a touch of whimsy to any project.
Perfect for Valentine's blankets, love-themed cushions, or even year-round decor pieces, these heart squares work up quickly and make wonderful gifts. Mix and match colors to create your own story of love in yarn!
Ready to spread some handmade love? Follow our detailed, step-by-step instructions with clear photos to create these heartwarming squares!
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Recommended Yarn and Crochet Hooks
Let me share my favorite yarn choice for these lovable heart squares! Loopara milk cotton yarn brings the perfect softness and stitch definition to showcase your heart motifs. Its gentle sheen adds a lovely dimension to the pattern while maintaining crisp, clean lines that make each heart pop beautifully.
For a romantic look, try a soft pink or deep rose for the heart center, with cream or white for the middle ring, and a delicate pastel for the border. Alternatively, create playful combinations with lavender hearts, white middles, and sunny yellow borders. The yarn's consistent texture ensures each color transition looks smooth and professional.
A 2.3mm hook pairs perfectly with this yarn, creating tight, neat stitches that give your hearts clean definition. This hook size helps maintain square shape while allowing enough drape for a beautiful finish. The practical benefits of this yarn - color-fastness and durability - make it perfect for projects that will be cherished and used often, from baby blankets to decorative cushions.
Materials needed for Heart Granny Square
- Yarn– Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Yellow 29, Purple 47 and White 61)
- Hook- 2.3mm
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- sl - slip stitch
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- tr - treble crochet
- Magic Ring
- dtr - double treble crochet
How to Crochet a Heart Granny Square – Step by Step
Round 1: Create magic ring. Chain 3, work 11 double crochet into ring. Join with slip stitch.
Round 2: Chain 1. Work single crochet increase, double crochet. Work 8 double crochet increases. Work double crochet, single crochet increase. Join with slip stitch.
Round 3: Chain 1. Single crochet. Work (half double crochet, double crochet). Work 2 double crochet increases, half double crochet increase. Work 5 single crochet. Work (half double crochet, double crochet), (double crochet, half double crochet). Work 5 single crochet. Work half double crochet increase, 2 double crochet increases. Work (double crochet, half double crochet). Single crochet. Join with slip stitch.
Round 4: Skip 2 stitches. Work (chain 3, double crochet). Chain 2, skip 1, double crochet increase. Chain 4, double crochet increase. (Chain 2, skip 1, double crochet increase) repeat 2 times. Chain 2, skip 1, treble increase. Skip 1, chain 2, treble increase. Chain 2, skip 1, work 2 double crochet increases. Chain 2, skip 1, treble increase. Chain 2, skip 1, treble increase. (Chain 2, skip 1, double crochet increase) repeat 2 times. Chain 2, skip 1, double crochet increase. Chain 4, double crochet increase. Chain 2, skip 1, double crochet increase. Skip 1, treble increase. Join with slip stitch.
Round 5: Chain 3, double crochet. Work double crochet increase, 2 double crochet. Work (double crochet increase, chain 2, double crochet increase), 2 double crochet. Work double crochet increase, 2 double crochet. Work double crochet increase, 2 double crochet. Work double crochet increase, double crochet, treble. Work (2 double treble crochet, chain 2, 2 treble, double crochet). Work 2 double crochet, double crochet increase. Work 4 double crochet, double crochet increase, 2 double crochet. Work (double crochet, 2 treble, chain 2, 2 double treble crochet, treble, double crochet). Work double crochet increase, 2 double crochet. Work double crochet increase, 2 double crochet. Work double crochet increase, 2 double crochet. Work (double crochet increase, chain 2, double crochet increase), 2 double crochet. Work double crochet increase, 4 double crochet. Join with slip stitch.
Round 6: Chain 1. Work 8 single crochet. [(Single crochet, chain 2, single crochet), 18 single crochet] repeat 3 times. Work (single crochet, chain 2, single crochet), 10 single crochet. Join with slip stitch. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Tips: Use stitch markers to track round beginnings. Keep increases evenly spaced for heart shape. Maintain consistent tension throughout. Take care with treble stitches for clean points
How to Join Granny Squares
Granny squares are perfect for bags, clothing, and blankets. If you're thinking of making one with those squares, I'm excited to share my comprehensive guide on 11 Ways to Join Granny Squares with you! I've detailed every method I know and love - each brings its own special touch to your finished piece. Let me help you discover which one works best for you!
How to Change Colors in a Granny Square
Are you looking for a different color palette? I totally get it—it’s why I love crochet! If you’re not crazy about our color palette, I put together two color-changing techniques that I use for all of my projects. Let me show you how to make these color transitions smooth and professional so you can bring your unique, creative vision to life.
How to Weave in Ends Crochet Granny Square
The secret for professional-looking granny squares is all about how you weave in those ends. I'm sharing 3 ways to weave in ends with you! These are techniques I've perfected over years of crocheting and use in all my projects. I'll show you exactly how I secure my ends to make sturdy, polished pieces that last. Trust me, once you master these finishing methods, your granny squares will look absolutely stunning!
Care instructions
Keep your lovely heart squares looking sweet and fresh with proper care. Hand wash in lukewarm water (30°C/86°F) using a gentle wool detergent - think of it as giving your hearts a soothing spa treatment! Avoid wringing or twisting, which could distort the delicate heart shape. Instead, gently squeeze out excess water and lay flat to dry. For best results, block each square while damp to maintain those perfect heart curves.
Store your heart squares with the same care you'd give to love letters. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading. If you're storing multiple squares, layer them with acid-free tissue paper to protect the textured stitches and prevent any color transfer. A breathable cotton bag makes an ideal home for your squares, allowing air circulation while keeping dust at bay.
To keep your hearts looking their best over time, take a few extra steps during washing. Add a splash of white vinegar to the final rinse to help set the colors and maintain their vibrancy. When blocking, pay special attention to the heart shape, gently stretching the points to maintain definition. For long-term storage, refold occasionally to prevent permanent creases, treating each heart with the tender loving care it deserves.
What’s Next?
Spread the love one square at a time! Just finished this adorable Heart Granny Square? Share your heartfelt creation on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter! Use #HeartGrannySquare to join our loving crochet community. Whether you're a romance crafter or pattern lover, your heart-shaped creativity can inspire others. Let's make social media more lovely!
