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Heart Crochet Granny Square

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Add a Touch of Love to Your Crochet Projects with a Heart Granny Square

There’s something magical about crochet granny squares—they’re timeless, versatile, and the perfect base for so many projects. But what if you could make them even more special? Enter the Heart Granny Square! This delightful design combines the charm of a classic granny square with a heart-shaped twist, making it ideal for creating blankets, pillows, or even standalone decorations.

Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt gift or simply adding a romantic flair to your work, this pattern is perfect for advanced beginners looking to explore new techniques. You’ll practice foundational stitches like single, double, and treble crochet while shaping a sweet heart in the center.

In this blog, I’ll guide you through each step of the pattern, provide tips for customizing your colors, and share ideas for using your finished squares. Grab your favorite yarn and hook, and let’s get started on this lovely project! ❤️🧶

Find my video tutorial here –

https://www.youtube.com/embed/5kxYVY3i5So?si=2YIkEsHgFLr0w_aS

THIS PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN UK TERMS

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For you crochet heart you will need 2 colours of your chosen yarn. For my heart granny square I used Stylecraft Simply Chunky and a 6mm/J Clover Amour hook

Abbreviations

  • st – stitch
  • ss – slip stitch
  • ch – chain
  • dc – double crochet
  • 1/2 tr – half treble
  • tc – treble crochet
  • dt – double treble
  • tt – triple treble

To begin – make a slip knot, ch 4 and ss into first chain space – you will be working into the middle of this circle (no magic circle, yippee!!!!)

Round 1 – ch 3 (counts as a stitch) 11 tc into the the centre of your circle. Join to top of ch3 with a ss.

Round 2 – ch 3 (counts as a stitch) 1 tc into the same stitch that you ss into then 2 tc into each stitch around (23 tc + ch3)

Round 3 – Skip first 3 stitches

  • Tt crochet 8 times then 2 x dt all into the same stitch, 
  • Dt in next st
  • Dt in next stitch
  • Tc in next stitch
  • 1/2 tr in next stitch
  • Dc in next THREE stitches
  • 1/2 tr and tc in next st, ch 1 – this makes the point of your heart
  • Tc and 1/2 tr in next st
  • Dc in next 3 st
  • 1/2 tr in next st
  • Tc in next st
  • Dt in next 2 st
  • 2 x dt and 8 tt in next stitch
  • SS between 1st and last st of round 2

Round 4 – Attach yarn ch 4 (counts as a st)

  • DT into next 2 st
  • Tc in next 2 st
  • 5 x tc into same st
  • 1/2 tr in next st
  • Dc in next st
  • Ss into next 2 st (please keep these loose)
  • Dc in next st
  • 1/2 tr in next st
  • Tc in next st
  • DT in next 2 st
  • 5 x tt in next st
  • DT in next 2 st
  • TC in next st
  • 1/2 tr in next st
  • REACH POINT OF HEART – DC in ch 1 space
  • 1/2 tc in next stitch
  • tr in next st
  • Dt in next 2 st
  • 5 x TT in next st
  • DT in next 2 st
  • Tc in next st
  • 1/2 tr in next st
  • Dc in next st
  • SS in next 2 st (please keep these loose)
  • DC in. next st
  • 1/2 tr in next st
  • 5 x tc in next st
  • Tc in next 2 st
  • DT in next 2 st, SS to top of ch 4 to join

Round 5 – Chain 3, tc into next 6 st. For the corner tc x 2, ch 1, tc x 2 all into the same stitch. *Tc into next 13 st, tc x 2, ch 1, tc x 2 all into the same stitch. Repeat * to * for a total of 3 times. Tc into the last of the 6 st from the previous rounds. ss to top of starting ch 3 to join.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have made your heart granny square!!!