C2C crochet heart pattern
Add some love to your crochet projects with my Heart Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern! This mini C2C pattern measures 5 by 5 inches and is perfect for everyday projects or Valentine’s Day gifts.
It’s an easy pattern that’s great for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. It even includes a step by step video tutorial. Let’s get started and add this sweet heart square to your collection of crochet squares! The free crochet pattern is below.
Free Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern
The Heart crochet square is perfect for everyday projects and Valentine’s Day gifts! Use it to create a cozy blanket, a cute pillow, or a thoughtful gift for a loved one. It’s also great for making tote bags, wall hangings, or even adding a romantic touch to a table runner.
This square is versatile and can bring warmth and affection to any crochet project! I used it for my heartbeat bucket hat, neon hearts bag, and 2 styles heart patch bags patterns.
Crochet Project 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.
Printable PDF Version
View this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: Crochet Heart Pattern
C2C crochet heart pattern details
Skill Level
Advanced beginners. This mini square is made using the C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.
Finished Measurements
My mini heart square measures 5 inches by 5 inches.
Gauge
8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
C2C Crochet Technique
- The pattern is made using the C2C technique of making “squares” in diagonal rows. You start 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 pattern.
- 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.
- Color A is the background color.
- Color B is the heart color.
- ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
- ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.
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
Border for the Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern
Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).
Finishing the Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.
Video tutorial
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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📌 Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later!
Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
