Name: Heart Square Crochet Pattern
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 4 h
Ingredients: About 340 yards of worsted weight (weight 4, medium) cotton yarn, about 2 skeins at 170 yards per 100 g skein, in one main color or two coordinating colors; One H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook; Yarn needle for weaving in the ends; Sharp scissors; Tape measure for checking gauge and finished size; Stitch markers, optional

Description

Create a soothing heart square that can be used as a pillow, wall basket, or a thoughtful gift. This pattern features a repetitive design that allows for a calming crochet experience.

Ingredients

About 340 yards of worsted weight (weight 4, medium) cotton yarn, about 2 skeins at 170 yards per 100 g skein, in one main color or two coordinating colors
One H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in the ends
Sharp scissors
Tape measure for checking gauge and finished size
Stitch markers, optional

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Instructions

Make the foundation chain: Chain 42 with your main color.
Work the first row: Turn, skip the first 2 chains, and make 1 double crochet in each remaining chain across (40 double crochet).
Begin the center: Chain 2 and turn. Work 8 double crochet across, then make the heart motif in the next 24 stitches with specific increases, finishing with 8 double crochet (44 double crochet).
Shape the heart edge: Chain 2 and turn. Work 8 double crochet, making adjustments at the two shallow dips of the heart, and finish with 8 double crochet (42 double crochet).
Settle the heart into the square: Chain 2 and turn. Work 1 double crochet in each stitch across for 42 double crochet.
Work the first border row: Chain 2 and turn. Work 1 double crochet in each stitch across (42 double crochet).
Join the side edge: Rotate the work and join yarn with a slip stitch, work 40 double crochet down the side.
Continue around the bottom and second side, checking corners for equal counts of double crochet.
Work the second border round: Chain 2, adding double crochet to corners and working evenly along sides.
Work the final border round with double crochet, corner adjustments, and ensuring a close measurement of 12 inches (30 cm).
Finish the square: Fasten off, weave in ends, and optionally block the square.

Notes

The square works well as a decorative textile and can be gifted or utilized in various ways. Care for the finished piece to maintain its shape.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 180 minutes