Charming Crochet Valentine Square Pattern

Have you heard about the charming Crochet Valentine Square pattern? It's a delightful design that combines the warmth of crochet with the love of Valentine's Day. With its intricate details and heart motif, this square is perfect for creating lovely afghans, pillows, or even cute decorations. Whether you're a beginner looking for a fun project or an experienced crocheter wanting to add a touch of romance to your creations, this pattern is sure to spark your creativity.

Finished Size

7 inches

Materials Needed

• Small amount of worsted weight yarn in 2 colors (pink and white)
• Size G crochet hook

Stitch Definitions

Beg V-st

ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc

V-stitch

2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc

Instructions

Round 1

With pink, ch 12; join with a sl st to form a ring.
Ch 3, work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ring, work V-st in ring 7 times. Join in top of beg ch-3.

Round 2

Sl st into the first ch-2 sp, work beg V-st in the same sp, sk next 4 dc, * V-st in next ch-2 sp, sk next 4 dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in top of beg ch-3. (8 V-sts)

Round 3

Sl st into the first ch-2 sp, work beg V-st in the same sp, sk next 2 dc, work V-st in sp between 2 V-sts, work V-st in next V-st, sk next 2 dc, work V-st in sp between next 2 V-sts, sk next 2 dc, * work V-st in next ch-2 sp, sk next 2 dc, work V-st in sp between next 2 V-sts, work V-st in next V-st, sk next 2 dc, work V-st in sp between next 2 V-sts; repeat from * around, join with a sl st in top of beg ch-3. (16 V-sts)

Round 4

Sl st into the first ch-2 sp, work beg V-st in the same sp, work V-st in each ch-2 sp around, join with a sl st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off pink.

Round 5

Join white with a sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, in the same sp work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) [sc in sp between next 2 V-sts, 3 sc in ch-2 sp of next V-st] three times, sc between next 2 V-sts, * in next V-st work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) [sc in sp between next 2 V-sts, 3 sc in next V-st] three times, sc in sp between next 2 V-sts; repeat from * twice more, join with a sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Round 6

Ch 3, dc in each st to ch-3 corner sp, * work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc), dc in each st across to corner sp; repeat from * around, join with a sl st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off white.

Round 7

Join pink with a sl st in any ch-3 corner sp, * work 3 sc in corner sp, sc in each st across to next corner sp; repeat from * around. Finish off and weave in all ends.