Crochet a Heart Granny Square

Crochet a Heart Granny Square – Perfect for Beginners!

Share the love with this beautiful 6-inch Heart Granny Square pattern.
Whether you’re brand new to crochet or looking for a quick, charming project, this pattern is a perfect choice. It’s simple, sweet, and a fantastic way to start your first blanket.

This pattern uses a combination of basic stitches: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. If you’re unfamiliar with any of these, don’t worry—our Crochet Video Series on YouTube covers each stitch in detail.

To keep things beginner-friendly, we’ve avoided using abbreviations. However, do note that all terms are in US crochet terminology.

Project Details

• Finished Size: 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm)

• Estimated Time: About 30 minutes per square

• Skill Level: Beginner-friendly

Important Notes

• Pattern uses US terms

• Chaining 3 at the start of a row counts as a double crochet when creating shells

• A shell = 3 double crochet stitches in the same space

• Advanced option: You can use a magic ring instead of chaining 5 to begin

• “Back loops only” (BLO) means inserting your hook into the back of the V in the stitch — we’ve linked a helpful video tutorial in case you’re unsure

• Want to join your squares? We also have a step-by-step video tutorial for that

Blanket Sizing Ideas

• Baby blanket: 12 squares (approx. 20 x 26 inches / 50 x 65 cm)

• Cot blanket: 30 squares (approx. 34 x 40 inches / 85 x 100 cm)

 

What You’ll Need

• 4mm crochet hook

• DK weight yarn – we used Patons Fab DK in Burgundy (Color 1) and White (Color 2)

• Stitch markers (optional but helpful for marking round ends)

• Scissors

• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Stitches Used (US Terms)

• Chain: Yarn over, pull through the loop

• Slip Stitch: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook

• Single Crochet: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through both loops

• Half Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all three loops

• Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops

• Treble Crochet: Yarn over twice, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (repeat twice more)

💖 Heart Granny Square Pattern

Row 1 – Create the Center Circle

1. Make a slip knot, then chain 5

2. Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring

3. Chain 3

4. Work 2 double crochets into the ring

5. Chain 2, then 3 double crochets into the ring

6. Repeat Step 5 two more times

7. Chain 2, then slip stitch into the top of the starting chain 3

Row 2 – Forming the Heart

1. Slip stitch into the next stitch

2. Chain 1

3. Work 8 double crochets into the next chain-2 corner space

4. Chain 1

5. Single crochet into the next chain-2 corner space

6. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch

7. Work 2 single crochets into the middle stitch of the side

8. Chain 1

9. Work 2 more single crochets into the same stitch

10. Chain 1

11. Single crochet into the next chain-2 space

12. Chain 1

13. Work 8 double crochets into the final chain-2 space

14. Chain 1

15. Slip stitch into the beginning stitch to finish

You’ve just formed a heart!

Row 3 – Outline the Heart (Back Loops Only, Color 2)

1. Attach new color with a slip stitch in the back loop of the stitch forming the bottom point of the heart

2. Work the following sequence:

   • 1 single crochet

   • 1 half double crochet

   • 1 double crochet

   • 1 treble crochet

   • Chain 2

   • 1 double crochet

   • 1 half double crochet

   • 4 single crochets

   • Chain 2

   • 4 single crochets

   • 1 half double crochet into the same stitch from Row 1 (both loops – exception to BLO rule)

   • 4 single crochets

   • Chain 2

   • 4 single crochets

   • 1 half double crochet

   • 1 double crochet

   • Chain 2

   • 1 treble crochet

   • 1 double crochet

   • 1 half double crochet

   • 1 single crochet

3. Slip stitch into the beginning stitch to complete the round

Row 4 – Building the Square (Color 2)

1. Chain 3

2. 2 double crochets in the same stitch

3. Chain 1

4. In the corner chain-2 space: 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets (shell, chain 2, shell)

5. Chain 1

6. Skip 3 stitches, work 3 double crochets in the 4th stitch

7. Chain 1

8. Repeat Step 4 (shell, chain 2, shell) in the next corner

9. Chain 1

10. In the half double crochet from the previous row, work 3 double crochets

11. Chain 1

12. Repeat Step 4 in the next corner

13. Chain 1

14. Skip 2 stitches, work 3 double crochets in the 3rd stitch

15. Chain 1

16. Repeat Step 4 in the last corner

17. Chain 1

18. Slip stitch into the top of the starting chain 3

Row 5 – Expanding the Square (Color 2)

1. Slip stitch in the next 2 stitches, and into the space

2. Chain 3

3. 2 double crochets into the same space

4. Chain 1

5. In the corner: shell, chain 2, shell

6. Chain 1

7. Work 3 double crochets in the next space

8. Chain 1

9. Repeat across each side and corner

10. Slip stitch into the top of the beginning chain 3

11. Cut your yarn and weave in ends

Row 6 – Final Round (Color 1)

1. Join new color in any corner space with a slip stitch

2. Chain 3

3. 2 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets into the same corner

4. On each side, work: 3 double crochets in each space, chain 1 between groups

5. In each corner: shell, chain 2, shell

6. Continue all the way around

7. Slip stitch to the top of your starting chain 3

8. Cut yarn and weave in all ends

PDF Pattern:
If you like having a printable guide on hand, a free downloadable PDF version of the pattern is also available.

Access the PDF/ Heart Granny Square

🎉 Congratulations — you’ve completed your Heart Granny Square!

Use your finished squares to build a cozy blanket, a sweet cushion cover, or any creative project you imagine. Happy crocheting!