How to Crochet "Heart" Granny Square✨🧶✨💕💖💖

To crochet a heart granny square, you’ll combine a classic granny square’s structure with a central heart motif. This project is perfect for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and want to try colorwork or a more intricate design. The heart is formed by working a series of stitches directly into the center of the square.

Here is a detailed guide on how to crochet a “Heart” granny square.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Two different colors of medium-weight yarn. A main color for the background and a contrasting color for the heart.
Crochet Hook: The size that matches your yarn.
Scissors: To cut the yarn.
Tapestry Needle: To weave in the ends.

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sp: space
st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

We’ll start with the heart in the center and then build the granny square around it.

Round 1: The Heart

With your heart color, make a magic ring.
Work 3 dc, 3 hdc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 3 hdc, 3 dc into the ring.
Pull the tail of the magic ring to tighten the center.
Join with a sl st to the first dc to complete the heart.
Cut the yarn, leaving a short tail. Weave in the starting and ending tails to secure the heart.

Round 2: Building the Square

Join your main color in the ch-1 space at the top of the heart.
ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc into the same ch-1 space. This forms your first granny cluster.
ch 2 (this is your first corner).
Work 3 dc into the next ch-1 space (at the bottom point of the heart). ch 2.
Work 3 dc into the next ch-1 space (at the top of the heart again). ch 2.
Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 3: Expanding the Square

sl st into the first ch-2 corner space.
ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the same corner space. This is your first corner.
ch 1 (this is the side space).
Work 3 dc into the next ch-2 side space. ch 1.
Work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the next ch-2 corner space.
ch 1.
Work 3 dc into the next ch-2 side space. ch 1.
Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 4: The Final Round

sl st into the first ch-2 corner space.
ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the same corner space.
ch 1.
Work 3 dc into the next ch-1 space.
ch 1.
Work 3 dc into the next ch-1 space.
ch 1.
Work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc into the next ch-2 corner space.
ch 1.
Repeat steps 4-9 two more times.
Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

You have now created a beautiful heart granny square! This pattern can be the basis for a blanket, a pillow, or any other project where you want to add a touch of love.

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