Welcome to this charming Heart Granny Square pattern! This beginner-friendly project creates sweet 4.3-inch squares featuring a dimensional heart motif in two lovely variations - sunny yellow or romantic red against a crisp cream background. The simple construction makes it perfect for crocheters just starting their granny square journey.
Perfect for Valentine's Day blankets, love-themed cushions, or year-round romantic decor, these heart squares work up quickly and make wonderful gifts. Mix and match your heart colors to create different moods - try pastels for baby blankets or bold reds for anniversary projects!
Ready to crochet some love into your projects? Follow our detailed, step-by-step instructions with clear photos to create these heartwarming squares!
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Recommended Yarn and Crochet Hooks
Loopara milk cotton yarn brings the perfect balance of structure and softness to showcase your heart motifs. Its excellent stitch definition helps your hearts stand out beautifully, while the yarn's natural sheen adds a subtle glow that makes each square special.
For a romantic look, choose either classic red for passionate hearts or sunny yellow for cheerful ones, paired with pure cream for the background - these combinations create that perfect heartfelt feel. The yarn's consistent texture ensures your hearts maintain their shape beautifully while the background stitches create a lovely textured frame.
A 2.3mm hook pairs perfectly with this yarn, creating tight, neat stitches that define your heart motif clearly. The practical benefits of this yarn - color-fastness and durability - make it perfect for projects that will be cherished and loved. Plus, the cotton content ensures your squares are both sturdy and soft, ideal for items that will be displayed and touched often, from blankets to cushions.
Materials needed for Heart Granny Square
- Yarn– Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Red 24 and Apricot 50)
- Hook- 2.3mm
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch - chain
- dc - double crochet
- sl - slip stitch
- Magic ring
How to Crochet a Heart Granny Square – Step by Step
Round 1: Create magic ring. Chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 1. Work (3 double crochet, chain 1) repeat 3 times. Join with slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3.
Round 2: Slip stitch to chain-1 space. Work (chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) in same space. Work (3 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) repeat 3 times in each chain-1 space around. Join with slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3.
Round 3: Slip stitch to chain-1 space. Work (chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) in same space. Work 3 double crochet in next space. Change color, work (3 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) in next space. Change color, work 3 double crochet in next space. Change color, work (3 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) in next space. Change color, work 3 double crochet in next space. Work (3 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) in next space. Change color, work 3 double crochet in last space. Join with slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3.
Round 4: Slip stitch to chain-1 space. Work (chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) in same space. Work 3 double crochet in next space. [Change color, work 3 double crochet in next space, (3 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) in next space, 3 double crochet in next space] repeat 2 times. (Change color, work 3 double crochet in next space, 3 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet in next space). (Change color, work 3 double crochet in next space, 3 double crochet in last space). Join with slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3.
Round 5: Slip stitch to chain-1 space. Work (chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) in same space. Work (3 double crochet in next space) repeat 3 times. [(3 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet) in next space, (3 double crochet in next space) repeat 3 times] repeat 3 times. Join with slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3.
Round 6: Change color. Chain 3, 2 double crochet. [(Double crochet, chain 2, double crochet), 15 double crochet] repeat 3 times. Work (double crochet, chain 2, double crochet), 12 double crochet. Join with slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3.
Round 7: Chain 3, 3 double crochet. [(Double crochet, chain 3, double crochet), 17 double crochet] repeat 3 times. Work (double crochet, chain 3, double crochet), 13 double crochet. Join with slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Tips: Keep tension consistent through color changes. Weave in ends as you go for neat color transitions. Make corner chains loose enough for flat square.
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
Think of caring for your heart squares like maintaining a cherished love letter! Each square deserves special attention to keep its romantic charm.
For washing, fill your sink with lukewarm water and a touch of gentle wool wash - imagine you're giving your hearts a relaxing spa day. Swish them gently, letting the water flow through the stitches, but never rub or wring. Those color changes and heart shapes need tender handling to stay crisp and beautiful.
Found a makeup smudge or spot on your square? Treat it immediately with a dab of wool wash and cool water, patting gently rather than rubbing. Think of it as first aid for your crochet! Once clean, press (don't squeeze) between fresh towels to remove excess water. Reshape while damp, paying special attention to the heart motif - this is your chance to make each heart perfectly symmetrical.
Give your squares the perfect resting place between uses. A drawer lined with clean cotton makes an ideal home, away from curious pets and bright sunlight. If you're storing multiple squares, layer them like pages in a romance novel, with tissue paper between each one. Keep them flat rather than folded, allowing each heart to maintain its lovely shape. After all, these squares are little pieces of handmade love that deserve to be treasured!
What’s Next?
Share some crocheted love! Just finished this charming Heart Granny Square? Share your heartfelt creation on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter! Use #HeartGrannySquare to join our loving community. Whether you're a romantic crafter or pattern enthusiast, your lovely work can inspire others. Let's make social media more beautiful!
