This Hearts & Love Granny Square crochet pattern is perfect for Valentine’s Day… or any day! If you feel like your next project could use a little bit of handmade love, it’s a go-to choice. Raffaella Tassoni, the designer behind this pattern, plays around with color and stitch placement, which makes it even more attractive!
Skill Focus of This Pattern
This crochet square pattern with heart motifs is perfect for beginners. It’s a great way to learn how to crochet a granny square and work in the round. The stitches used are simple, and there is an easy-to-follow video tutorial that walks you through this project step by step.
How to Use This Square Creatively
The design seen in the photos is a big square block that consists of four heart-themed granny squares. Whether you decide to use the large version or the small pieces is up to you. It also depends on the project you would like to make with them.
These granny squares are perfect for making blankets, baby clothes, and bags. They will also work as lovely wall decorations and crochet Valentine’s Day gifts.
Color Combinations That Pop
If you would like to draw that heart motif out of this square design, it’s best to go for two contrasting colors. It can be green and white, pink and beige, or any other combination that mixes a lighter shade with a darker one.
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Can I Join These Squares with the JAYG method?
The join-as-you-go method is a popular way for joining granny squares, and no doubt it will work for this pattern. It’s considered a more convenient option, especially when making blankets, since you join the pieces as you work, avoiding the big task of sewing everything at the end.
However, if you’re unsure of your project’s layout, you might want to use a different method, like whip stitch or slip stitch join, that will allow you to rearrange the squares as needed.
