Crochet Heart Pillow- C2C Crochet Square Pattern

If you’re looking for a sweet and simple crochet project, my Crochet Heart Pillow Pattern is perfect for you! This pattern features a charming C2C heart square that I turned into an adorable pillow. It’s a great project for beginners who want to try their hand at C2C crochet, and the finished pillow adds a lovely touch to any room.

Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift, this heart pillow is sure to bring warmth and happiness to your home. Let’s get started and create something special! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Crochet Heart Pillow C2C Square Pattern

While I turned my C2C heart square into a pillow, there are so many other fun ways to use this pattern! You can make a cozy blanket by combining several heart squares, or create a cute wall hanging to brighten up any space.

It’s also perfect for making a sweet tote bag, a decorative cushion, or even a heartfelt gift for someone special. The possibilities are endless, and this versatile pattern can be adapted to suit whatever project you have in mind. Let your creativity shine and explore all the ways you can use this charming heart design!

Crochet Project Materials Needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in green, white, and gray.
  • Pillow Insert OR fiber fill: Use this to stuff the pillow.
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Printable PDF Version

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Crochet Heart Pillow C2C Square Pattern Information

Skill Level

Advanced beginners. The square is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.  

Finished Size

15 inches by 15 inches

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

  • dc = double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch

C2C Crochet Technique

  • The square is made in the C2C technique. You make “squares” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
  • Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
  • Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
  • You can follow the picture graph or the written instructions.
  • The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

C2C Video Tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

C2C Crochet Pattern Notes

  • The pattern is written in US terms. 
  • ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
  • ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”. 

Crochet Heart Pillow C2C Square Pattern Instructions

Download the heart pillow C2C square pattern graph.

↙ Row 1: green x 1 (1 square) 
↗ Row 2: green x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 3: green x 3 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 4: green x 4 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 5: green x 5 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 6: green x 6 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 7: green x 7 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 8: green x 8 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 9: green x 9 (9 squares) 
↗ Row 10: green x 10 (10 squares) 
↙ Row 11: green x 11 (11 squares) 
↗ Row 12: green x 12 (12 squares) 
↙ Row 13: green x 13 (13 squares) 
↗ Row 14: green x 14 (14 squares) 
↙ Row 15: green x 15 (15 squares) 
↗ Row 16: green x 16 (16 squares) 
↙ Row 17: green x 17 (17 squares) 
↗ Row 18: green x 18 (18 squares) 
↙ Row 19: green x 5, white x 9, green x 5 (19 squares) 
↗ Row 20: green x 6, white x 10, green x 4 (20 squares) 
↙ Row 21: green x 4, white x 11, green x 6 (21 squares) 
↗ Row 22: green x 7, white x 11, green x 4 (22 squares) 
↙ Row 23: green x 4, white x 12, green x 7 (23 squares) 
↗ Row 24: green x 8, white x 11, green x 5 (24 squares) 
↙ Row 25: green x 5, white x 12, green x 8 (25 squares) 
↗ Row 26: green x 9, white x 11, green x 6 (26 squares) 
↙ Row 27: green x 6, white x 12, green x 9 (27 squares) 
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends 
↗ Row 28: green x 9, white x 11, green x 6 (26 squares) 
↙ Row 29: green x 5, white x 12, green x 8 (25 squares) 
↗ Row 30: green x 8, white x 11, green x 5 (24 squares) 
↙ Row 31: green x 5, white x 11, green x 7 (23 squares) 
↗ Row 32: green x 7, white x 6, green x 9 (22 squares) 
↙ Row 33: green x 8, white x 7, green x 6 (21 squares) 
↗ Row 34: green x 6, white x 6, green x 8 (20 squares) 
↙ Row 35: green x 7, white x 7, green x 5 (19 squares) 
↗ Row 36: green x 5, white x 6, green x 7 (18 squares) 
↙ Row 37: green x 6, white x 6, green x 5 (17 squares) 
↗ Row 38: green x 4, white x 6, green x 6 (16 squares) 
↙ Row 39: green x 5, white x 6, green x 4 (15 squares) 
↗ Row 40: green x 4, white x 5, green x 5 (14 squares) 
↙ Row 41: green x 5, white x 4, green x 4 (13 squares) 
↗ Row 42: green x 12 (12 squares) 
↙ Row 43: green x 11 (11 squares) 
↗ Row 44: green x 10 (10 squares) 
↙ Row 45: green x 9 (9 squares) 
↗ Row 46: green x 8 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 47: green x 7 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 48: green x 6 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 49: green x 5 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 50: green x 4 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 51: green x 3 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 52: green x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 53: green x 1 (1 square) 

Border for the Crochet Heart Pillow C2C Square Pattern

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Back Cover for the Crochet Heart Pillow

Make a back following the same pattern as the front, but without the color changes. Add the single crochet border.

Assembling the Crochet Heart Pillow

Lay the covers together with the “right sides” facing out. Sew three of the sides together and stuff with a pillow insert or fiber fill. Finally, sew the last side together.

Finishing the Crochet Heart Pillow

Weave in the ends.

Lovable Loops free Crochet Heart Pillow- C2C Crochet Square Pattern (free & easy)

Looking for More Free Crochet Patterns?

You may also like my basic beanie, heartbeat bucket hat, neon hearts bag, and beginner basket patterns.

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