Crochet Subtle Hearts Square
Create a delicate square pattern featuring charming hearts using the art of crocheting. Crafted with intricate stitches and careful attention to detail, this design will add a touch of elegance to any project. The subtle hearts will bring a sense of warmth and love to your finished piece, making it perfect for gifts or home decor. The Crochet Subtle Hearts Square showcases the beauty of handmade craftsmanship and the artistry of crochet. With its soft, romantic design, this square is ideal for creating blankets, pillows, or even wall hangings. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to inspire creativity and bring joy to your crafting endeavors.
Notes: Bold print: Repeated in pattern. Sts: Work in next st/chsp. Join: Join W/slst in beg st, unless otherwise stated.
Rnd 1: Ch4, 7dc in 4th ch from hook, join in top of ch4. (8dc)
Rnd 2: (Ch3, dc, ch1, 2dc) beg corner made in same st. [Dfpdc in next st, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) corner made in next st]4x, minus last corner, join. (24dc)
Rnd 3: Ch3, [Corner in next sp, dc in next dc, dfpdc in next dc, fpdc in next dfpdc *see notes, dfpdc in next st, dc in next st]4x, minus last dc, join. (44dc)
Rnd 4: Ch3, dc in next dc. [Corner in next sp, dc in next 2sts, dfpdc in next dc, fpdc in next dfpdc, fpdc in next st, dfpdc in next dc, dc in next 2sts]4x, minus last 2dc, join. (60dc)
Rnd 5: Slst in next 2sts, ch1, 3sc in same sp. [Sc in next 3sts, slst in next dc, sk one st, 6dc in next st, sk one st, slst in next st, sk one st, 6dc in next st, sk one st, slst in next st, sc in next 3sts, 3sc in next sp]4x, minus last 3sc in sp, join. (48dc,36sc)
Rnd 6: Slst in next st, ch1, 3sc in same st. [Sc in next 5sts, ch4, sk 6dc, (look behind heart at the middle slip stitch, see the 2 horizontal loops? sc in those lps, sk 6dc, sc in next 5sts, 3sc in next st]4x, minus last 3sc in sp, join. (56sc)
Rnd 7: Slst in next sc, beg corner. (Sk one st, dc in next 5sts, dc in next 2chs of ch4, (if you want you can catch a dc on the heart hump on 2nd dc into ch), 3dcdec over next 3sts, dc in next 2chs of ch4, (catching a dc from hh), dc in next 5sts, sk one st, corner in next st]4x, minus last corner, join. (80dc, 4dec) Fasten off.