Heart From a Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern – Charts and Written Instructions

Looking to add a little extra love to your crochet projects? Transforming a traditional granny square into a heart is a fun and beginner-friendly way to bring warmth and charm to your handmade creations. Whether you’re crafting for Valentine’s Day, baby gifts, or cozy home décor, this heart-from-a-granny-square design is a creative twist on a crochet classic.

In this post, you’ll get a free crochet pattern with step-by-step written instructions and a detailed chart with crochet symbols—perfect for visual learners and traditional pattern readers alike. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just getting started, this heart granny square is a fun and satisfying project to add to your pattern library. Let’s get stitching!

Skill level

Beginner

Materials

• Puli (100% Cotton, 125m (137yds)/50g (1.76oz), Sport Weight) Yarn
• Crochet hook: 3.50 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• mr – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• (nr) – indicates the total number of stitches in the current row/round

Chart

Written Instructions

Round 0: ch 4, sl st to make a circle

Round 1: in the ch 4 circle: ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 2, 3dc, ch 2, sl st to close the round

Round 2: sl st to the ch 2 space, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st to close the round

Round 3: sl st to the ch 2 space, 12 tr to the next ch 1 space, sl st to the next ch 2 space, 12 tr to the next ch 1 space, sl st to the next ch 2 space. Finish off.

Congratulations! Your Heart from a Granny Square is completed. We would love to see your finished heart in our Facebook Group.

More Information on Crochet Chart Symbols

How to Read Crochet Charts: A Beginner’s Guide

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