PREMISE
I wanted to create something for Valentine’s that was little bit different from all I see online and especially with no sewing involved, so I went for a Heart Granny Square!
I started with the Heart Applique and then I joined other yarn to create the Granny Square, here below the pattern step by step.
At this link, you can find the free pattern for the Heart Applique.
This pattern is totally free, but it’s intellectual property of Elendipity.
You can use it and, of course, you can sell the final products you create, but you cannot sell the pattern or any alteration of the pattern.
You can share the pattern for free, but remember that you should also always credit Elendipity (as pattern creator) whenever you create and/or sell it and/or share it.
Feel free to tag me on my Instagram if you create it, I would love to see your works!!
HOW TO
To create the Heart Granny Square you will have to first crochet the Heart (Heart Applique at this link) and then you can move on with this pattern to create the Granny Square.
MATERIAL
I used:
- 3mm crochet hook
- Rainbow Cotton 8/6 – less than 5gr for the Granny Square part (less than 3gr for the Heart) – You can use the yarn you want, I’m just indicating the yarn I used for this specific project
- stitch marker
- darning needle
I bought the yarn at Hobbii.
TERMS
Here below the list of the stitches (US terminology) that you are going to use for this project.
- CH = Chain
- SS = Slip Stitch
- SC = Single Crochet (only for the heart)
- HDC = Half Double Crochet (only for the heart)
- DC = Double Crochet
- TC = Treble Crochet (only for the heart)
- st = stitches
- Instruction between * … * means you have to repeat what is between the asterisks by the times indicated after the second asterisk.
- Instruction between ( … ) means you have to do all the stitches in the brackets in the same stitch.
- You will always find the acronym of the stitch and a number close to it; if the number is before the name of the stitch, it means that you will have to repeat those stitches in the same space.
For example:
5 SC = 5 Single Crochet in the same stitch/space
SC 5 = 5 Single Crochet in the next 5 stitches
Ready to start?
Let’s go!!
HEART GRANNY SQUARE
START
Take the Heart, turn it on the wrong side (back) and join the yarn on the top right behind the last TC before 3ch.
The needle indicates where to insert the crochet hook.
- R1
Now do CH 2 (it will count as DC).
- Continuing R1
2 DC, CH 1.
The needle indicates where to go next, which is the back of the first TC after the 3 CH on the other top side of the heart.
- Continuing R1
You do 3 DC, CH 2 and you will now do other 3 DC (these last 3 DC will be worked on the back of the second TC after the 3 CH), CH 1.
The needle indicates where to go next, which is the third loop of the HDC.
- Continuing R1
In the third loop of the HDC you will work:
(3 DC + CH 2 + 3 DC), CH 1.
The needle indicates where to go next, which is the third loop of the HDC on the other side of the heart.
- Continuing R1
In the third loop of the HDC you will work:
(3 DC + CH 2 + 3 DC), CH 1.
The needle indicates where to go next, which is the back of the second TC before the CH 3, counting from the top.
Now you will do:
(3 DC + CH 2).
Then SS 1 to join to the top of the initial CH 2.
- R2
You will start R2 with CH 2 * and turn.
You are now working on the right side (front).
* The CH 2 will count as DC.
- Continuing R2
Now you are creating the corner, so in the 2-CH space of the previous round, you will do (2 DC, CH 2, 3 DC).
- Continuing R2
CH 1, 3 DC in the next 1-CH space of the previous round, CH 1, (corner: 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC) in the next 2-CH space of the previous round, CH 1.
- Continuing R2
3 DC in the previous 1-CH space, CH 1, (corner: 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC) in the previous 2-CH space, CH 1, 3 DC in the previous 1-CH space, CH 1, (corner: 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC) in the previous 2-CH space, CH 1, 3 DC in the previous 1-CH space, CH 1 and now join with SS 1 on top of the initial CH 2 (where indicated by the needle).
- Finishing
After you’ve done the last st (SS), you will cut a little bit of a tail to weave in.
Take the darning needle and weave all the ends (this one and the initial one, when you joined the new colour) and your HEART GRANNY SQUARE is done! 💖
- Blocking
Now, if you prefer, you could block the Heart Granny Square to give it a better shape.
Now that you have mastered the pattern you can create as many Heart Granny Square as you want.
You can use different yarn and you can join them together to create various projects: pillow covers, bags, etc.
I hope you enjoyed this Free Pattern 🥰
I have other many patterns available that you can find at this link.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any explanation for the pattern – you can write me at info@elendipity-com.stackstaging.com.
I also offer crochet lessons (both in person or online) if you need some help with crochet creations and reading patterns.
You find all the info at this link.
Feel free to tag me on my Instagram if you create it, I would love to see your works!
Happy Crochet!
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Hi, I’m Eleonora. I grew up in Milan and have been living in London since 2019. I left a corporate career to turn my lifelong passion for crafts into a full-time creative business. Creating with my hands has always been part of who I am – from crochet to sewing, from small handmade projects to full garments. I also have a soft spot for animals, especially cats. I started crocheting at a young age and later taught myself how to sew through books and online tutorials. Over time, I began experimenting with different techniques, patterns, and materials, discovering just how powerful and calming handmade creativity can be. That journey led me to share my knowledge online, first through YouTube and later through classes, patterns, and workshops. Today, I’m a crochet and embroidery teacher, helping others learn at their own pace and find confidence through making.
