Heart Granny Square Pattern

A heart granny square is a sweet twist on the classic granny we all know and love. With just a few simple color changes, this easy pattern transforms a traditional square into something extra special — perfect for crocheters of any skill level.

I love how a simple stitch pattern can turn into something so meaningful. This little heart square feels extra special — perfect for baby blankets, Valentine’s projects, or anytime you want to tuck a bit of love into your life.

There’s something so timeless about a granny square. It’s one of those stitch patterns that never really goes out of style.  My very first project as pre-teen new crocheter was a really large granny square blanket and to this day I delight on all the variations on the basic granny square pattern.  

It’s like coming home to a pattern I know and love so much. And this heart granny square is such a sweet little update to the classic.

If you already know how to crochet a basic granny square, you’re more than halfway there. That same simple rhythm of double crochet clusters and chain spaces creates the foundation — we’re just adding a few easy color changes to “draw” the heart right into the center. 

Just like the original, these squares are wonderfully versatile. Join a bunch together for a cozy blanket, stitch up a pillow, make a Valentine’s garland, or tuck a few into a baby blanket or gift. One little square can turn into just about anything.

The construction is the same classic combination of chain stitches and double crochet clusters worked into the spaces between stitches, which keeps things simple and beginner-friendly. Most of the square works up in that easy, familiar granny rhythm, with just a few rows that need a little extra attention to bring the heart to life.

It’s amazing how a small tweak to a traditional stitch can create something that feels completely new — and this heart version might just become your next favorite go-to square.

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, US to UK CrochetConversion Chart.  Find links to stitches on the “Tutorial” menu: Getting Started will show basic stitches used in many patterns and Crochet Stitch Dictionary shows our growing collection of crochet stitch tutorials.

Materials

• Worsted Weight Yarn:
  • 12-18 yards white
  • 10-13 yards red or pink
• US H 8/5.00 mm Crochet Hook or appropriate size hook for chosen yarn (these are my absolute favorite crochet hooks I recommend to everyone!)
• Tapestry Needle and scissors for finishing

Crochet Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch(es)

Small Heart Granny Square Pattern

With red, ch 4 and join with a sl st to 1^st ch to form a ring.

R1:  Work all in the ring:  Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), 2 dc, ch 2, *3dc, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Sl st to top of starting ch-2 to join.

R2:   Sl st to next ch-2 space, then ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc into same space, *3dc, ch 2, 3dc into next space.  Repeat from * 2 more times. Sl st to top of starting ch-3 to join.

In the next round, begin changing colors.  Cut yarn at each color change instead of carrying. Then later, you will weave each end into the same-color stitches for a clean, polished look.

R3:   Continuing with red yarn, sl st to next ch-2 corner space, (ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc into same space), 3dc into next space, changing to white yarn in the last dc.  With white yarn, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next corner space, changing to red yarn in the last dc.  With red yarn, 3dc in the next space, changing to white yarn in the last dc.  With white yarn, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next corner space, changing to red yarn in the last dc.  With red yarn, 3dc in the next sp, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next corner space, changing to white yarn in the last dc.  With white yarn, 3dc in the next space.  Sl st to top of starting ch-3 to join. Fasten off white yarn.

R4:  Reattach white yarn to any corner sp.  (Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same corner space, 3dc into each of the next 2 sp, *(3dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into the corner space, 3 dc into each of the next 2 sp.  Repeat from * twice.  .  Sl st to top of starting ch-3 to join. Fasten off white yarn.

Carefully weave in all yarn strands, making sure to keep the strand in the appropriate color section.

Large Heart Granny Square Pattern

With pink yarn, ch 4 and join with a sl st to 1^st ch to form a ring.

R1:  Work all in the ring:  Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), 2 dc, ch 2, *3dc, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Sl st to top of starting ch-2 to join.

R2:   Sl st to next ch-2 space, (ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same space, *(3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next space.  Repeat from * 2 more times. Sl st to top of starting ch-3 to join.

In the next round, begin changing colors.  Cut yarn at each color change instead of carrying. Then later, you will weave each end into the same-color stitches for a clean, polished look.

R3:   Continuing with pink yarn, sl st to next ch-2 corner space, (ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same space, 3dc into next space, changing to white yarn in the last dc.  With white yarn, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next corner space, changing to pink yarn in the last dc.  With pink yarn, 3dc in the next space, changing to white yarn in the last dc.  With white yarn, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next corner space, changing to pink yarn in the last dc.  With pink yarn, 3dc in the next sp, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next corner space, changing to white yarn in the last dc.  With white yarn, 3dc in the next space, changing to pink yarn in the last dc.  Sl st to top of starting ch-3 to join. 

R4:  Continuing with pink yarn, sl st to next ch-2 corner space, (ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same corner space, 3dc into next space, changing to white yarn in the last dc.  With white yarn, 3 dc in next sp, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next corner space, 3dc in the next 2 sp, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next corner space, 3dc in next space, changing to pink yarn in the last dc.  With pink yarn, 3dc in the next space, (3dc, ch 2, 3dc) into next corner space, changing to white yarn in the last dc, 3dc in the next 2 spaces. Sl st to top of starting ch-3 to join. Fasten off white yarn.

R4:  Reattach white yarn to any corner sp.  (Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same corner space, 3dc into each of the next 3 sp, *(3dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into the corner space, 3 dc into each of the next 3 sp.  Repeat from * twice.  .  Sl st to top of starting ch-3 to join. Fasten off white yarn.

More Free Granny Square Patterns

If you love the Basic Granny Square pattern, you might also like to check out these other granny squares.   You can find all our Granny Square Patterns here.

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