Solid Heart Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern 🖤
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Solid Heart Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern
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There’s just something timeless and comforting about granny squares — and when you add a heart into the center, it instantly becomes extra special. Today I’m sharing a free Solid Heart Granny Square crochet pattern that’s perfect for blankets, pillows, bags, sweaters, and so many heartfelt projects.
This square is a beautiful blend of classic granny square structure with a bold heart design in the center. It’s perfect for Valentine’s projects, gifts for loved ones, baby blankets, or simply adding a little love to your crochet collection.
If you already know how to crochet a basic granny square and a solid granny square, you’ll feel right at home with this pattern. And if you’re still learning — don’t worry! I’ll guide you through everything step by step and point you to my beginner tutorials along the way.
Let’s crochet some love. 🧶❤️
Before You Begin
If this is your first time working with granny squares, I highly recommend checking out these beginner tutorials before starting:
Both tutorials will walk you through the basic structure, corner placement, and stitch flow — which will make this heart version so much easier and more enjoyable to follow.
Materials You’ll Need
To create your Solid Heart Granny Square, you’ll need just a few simple supplies:
Yarn (2 Colors)
Choose any yarn you love! One color for the heart center and one color for the outer square.
✨ I personally recommend:
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Worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarn
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Soft baby yarn for blankets
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Color-changing yarn for a fun effect
Crochet Hook – 5mm
A 5mm hook works beautifully with worsted weight yarn and creates a nice balanced fabric.
Stitch Markers
These are incredibly helpful for marking corners and stitch placement, especially with shaped designs like hearts.
Tapestry Needle
You’ll need this to weave in your ends and give your square a clean, finished look.
Scissors
Any sharp pair of craft scissors will do!
Crochet Abbreviations
We will be using US crochet terms for this pattern.
ch – chain stitch
ch-sp – chain space
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
tr – treble crochet
tl – third loop
rep – repeat
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
dtr – double treble crochet
💡 Helpful Tip:
If abbreviations ever confuse you, I highly recommend downloading my Free Crochet Abbreviations Cheat Sheet from my freebies section. It’s perfect to print and keep next to you while you crochet — especially for projects like this with multiple stitch types.
Solid Heart Granny Square – Free Pattern
This pattern is worked in the round and creates a beautiful heart shape inside a solid granny square.
Round 1
Magic ring, ch 3 as standing stitch, 3 tr, 4 dc, 1 tr, 4 dc, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st to loop.
Fasten off.
This round forms the basic heart shape in the center. Take your time here — this round sets the foundation for the entire design.
Round 2
Ch 3, 1 sc + 1 hdc in 3rd ch of the first ch-3 group from the previous round,
[dc inc] × 3,
4 dc,
1 dc + ch 1 + 1 dc in next tr,
4 dc,
[dc inc] × 3,
1 hdc + 1 sc in 3rd ch of the final ch-3 group from previous round,
ch 3, sl st to the last sl st of the previous round.
At this point, you’ll really start to see the heart shape forming more clearly.
Round 3
Ch 2, start from the 3rd ch of the first ch-3 group of the previous round,
2 sc,
[sc inc] × 5,
7 sc,
1 sc + ch 1 pic + 1 sc in next ch-1 space,
7 sc,
[sc inc] × 5,
2 sc (the second one is in the 1st ch of the final ch-3 group from the previous round),
ch 2, sl st to the 1st ch of the first ch-2 group.
Fasten off.
This round smooths out the curves of the heart and gives it a beautifully defined shape.
Round 4 (Worked in Third Loop Only)
For this round, you’ll be working in the third loop only, which adds gorgeous texture and definition to your square.
Add new yarn into the 2nd ch of the first ch-2 group.
Ch 3 as a standing stitch (counts as incomplete tr),
1 dc in next st to form a (tr-dc) dec,
1 hdc,
2 sc,
1 hdc,
1 dc + ch 3 + 1 dc in next st,
1 dc,
1 hdc,
3 sc,
2 hdc,
dc inc,
1 tr,
dtr + ch 3 + dtr in next st,
1 tr,
dc inc,
1 dc,
1 hdc,
skip 1 (the pic),
1 hdc,
1 dc,
dc inc,
1 tr,
dtr + ch 3 + dtr in next st,
1 tr,
dc inc,
2 hdc,
3 sc,
1 hdc,
1 dc,
1 dc + ch 3 + 1 dc in next st,
1 hdc,
2 sc,
1 hdc,
(dc-tr) dec,
skip 1,
sl st to the top of the first tr-dc dec.
This round transforms your heart into a true square shape while keeping the heart beautifully centered.
Round 5 (Final Round)
Ch 3 (counts as dc),
5 dc,
2 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc in next ch-sp,
6 dc,
6 dc, 2 dc + ch 3 + 2 dc in next ch-sp, 6 dc
Repeat from * three times
Sl st to the top of the first ch 3.
Fasten off.
And that’s it — your Solid Heart Granny Square is complete! ❤️
What Can You Make With Heart Granny Squares?
These squares are incredibly versatile and perfect for:
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Blankets & throws
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Pillow covers
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Tote bags
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Sweaters & cardigans
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Baby blankets
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Wall hangings
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Valentine’s decor
Mix and match colors, change your borders, and experiment with joining methods to make each project truly your own.
Learning More Granny Squares
If you loved this pattern, you’ll definitely want to explore more granny square techniques.
I highly recommend:
And for even more inspiration, one of my favorite resources is the Granny Square Book on Amazon — it’s filled with creative square designs you can mix and match for endless blanket ideas.
Final Thoughts
This Solid Heart Granny Square is a perfect project for practicing shaping, stitch variety, and color changes — while still being beginner-friendly and relaxing to crochet.
Whether you’re making a gift for someone special or adding a little love to your next blanket, this pattern is sure to become a favorite in your collection.
And remember — there is no wrong way to crochet this square.
Use your favorite colors, experiment with borders, and let your creativity shine. 🧶❤️
More Free Crochet Patterns You’ll Love
Looking for more free patterns and beginner-friendly projects?
Come explore my growing library of free crochet tutorials and patterns:
🧶 Free Blanket Patterns
Black & Bright Neon Granny Square Throw Blanket
The Easiest Crochet Infinity Blanket You Will Ever Make
🧶 Beginner Granny Square Tutorials
🧶 Solid Granny Square Patterns
🧶 Free PDF Abbreviations Cheat Sheet
Thank you so much for crocheting with me — and happy stitching! 🖤🧶
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