How to Create a Granny Heart Crochet Pattern

Materials & tools you'll need

Step 1 — Round 1: Magic ring foundation

Begin by making a magic ring. Fold your yarn in half and wrap it around three fingers, then insert your hook through the centre loop of the folded yarn. Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook to secure the ring. Chain 3 by yarning over three times and pulling through, then work 6 double crochets (dc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to complete the first round and close the magic ring. Pull the yarn tail gently to tighten the centre.

Step 2 — Round 2: Double and half double crochets

Chain 3 and join with a slip stitch to begin the second round. Work 2 double crochets (dc), then transition to half double crochets (hdc) for the next 18 stitches — this is where the rounded lobe shape of the heart begins to form. Return to dc for the final 2 stitches of the round, then slip stitch to join. The shift between dc and hdc heights is what starts to create the distinctive curved top of the granny heart.

Step 3 — Round 3: Treble crochets

Switch to treble crochets (tr) for this round to build height and further define the heart lobes. Chain 3 and join with a slip stitch to begin. Work 4 treble crochets, then change back to half double crochets (hdc) for the next 18 stitches. Return to treble crochets for the final 4 stitches of the round and slip stitch to join. The taller treble crochets at the sides help push the lobes upward and outward into the characteristic rounded heart shape.

Step 4 — Round 4: Shape the heart lobes

Modify the fourth round to create the tapered lobe shaping. For every group of three half double crochets (hdc), switch to single crochet (sc) and work one sc in between each group of three. In the chain spaces between the groupings of three, work one additional sc. Finish the round with a chain of one and a slip stitch to close. Repeat the same steps for the second lobe — the mirror image of the first. Once both lobes are complete, weave in all ends invisibly using your tapestry needle, and block the heart if desired for a crisp, professional finish.

Frequently asked questions

What materials are needed to create a granny heart crochet pattern?
You will need approximately 150 yards of medium weight yarn (Red Heart Soft yarn works well), a crochet hook sized appropriately for your yarn (size G/6 for Red Heart Soft), and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends invisibly at the finish.

What stitches are used in the granny heart crochet pattern?
The granny heart pattern uses four stitches: double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc), treble crochet (tr), and single crochet (sc). Each round introduces or transitions between these stitches to gradually build the rounded lobes and tapered bottom of the heart shape.

How do I make my granny heart crochet lobes more tapered?
In round 4, switch to single crochet (sc) for every three half double crochets (hdc), working one sc in between each group of three. Also work one sc in the chain spaces between the groupings. This creates a more tapered growth on the heart lobes, producing a more defined and realistic heart shape.

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