Crochet Heart Granny Square Tutorial & Free Written Pattern, by VivCrochets on YouTube. 18 min 22 s.
- Video length
- 18 min 22 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Pick your two yarn colors and a 5mm hook. Medium weight yarn works best so the heart and square keep an even shape.
Make a foundation ring or starting chain in the heart color. Work your first stitches into it to begin the heart motif.
Work round 1 of the heart in the heart color, following the pattern to shape the bottom point. Count your stitches at the end of the round.
Work round 2 of the heart, adding the curves at the top. Keep the tension even so both lobes match.
Switch to the base color and work round 3. This round turns the heart into a square by adding corners and straight sides.
Work round 4 in the base color to finish the square border. Check that all four corners line up before you fasten off.
Cut the yarn and pull the tail through. Thread the loose ends onto a yarn needle and weave them into the back of the square.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your stitch count the same each round, or the square will pull out of shape.
Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you do not lose your place.
Block the finished square with a little water and pins so the corners sit flat.
Save small yarn scraps for the heart color to use up what you already have.
Questions
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes, but use a hook that matches your yarn. A thicker yarn makes a bigger square and a thinner one makes a smaller square.
How many squares do I need for a project?
Two squares make a small pouch. About 18 squares make a tote bag, so plan your colors before you start.
Do I need to know advanced stitches?
No. Basic stitches like chain and double crochet are enough. The heart shape comes from where you place those stitches.
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