C2C crochet heart pattern
This mini C2C crochet heart pattern is a sweet little project for Valentine’s Day and beyond! The finished square is cute, quick to make, and perfect for pillows, gifts, blankets, or any heart-themed crochet project.
Why you’ll love this pattern
- It’s perfect for everyday projects and Valentine’s Day gifts.
- You can use it in so many ways, like a cozy blanket, cute pillow, tote bag, wall hanging, or table runner.
- It makes a thoughtful handmade gift for someone you love.
- The heart design adds a sweet, romantic touch to any crochet project.
- It’s a versatile crochet square that can be used on its own or mixed with other squares.
I’ve used this heart square in several of my own designs, including my heartbeat bucket hat, neon hearts bag, and two styles heart patch bags.
C2C crochet heart pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Advanced beginners. This mini square is made using the C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.
Materials needed
- Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white and aqua.
- 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.
Finished size
The finished heart square measures 5 x 5 inches (13 x 13 cm).
Gauge
8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches (10 cm)
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- The heart panel is made in the C2C technique. You make “blocks” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
- Each block is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
- Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new block.
- You can follow the graph or the written pattern.
- The written pattern tells you how many blocks to make of each color and in what order.
- Color A is the background color.
- Color B is the heart color.
Free C2C crochet heart pattern instructions
Crochet the heart square following the picture graph or the written pattern.
Graph
Download the mini heart square picture graph.
Written Instructions
Adding a border
Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).
Finishing
Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.
Video tutorial
Printable version
View this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: Crochet Heart Pattern
C2C video tutorial
Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.
More free C2C crochet patterns
You can find more small graph-style projects in my collection of free C2C crochet patterns. If written instructions ever feel confusing, my guide on how to read a crochet pattern can help with abbreviations, repeats, and pattern notes.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
