DIY Crochet Heart Placemat — Easy Pattern & Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Make your table extra cozy with this easy-to-follow crochet heart placemat pattern. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or adding a sweet, handmade touch to everyday meals, this heart placemat is worked from a central granny square with two corner "wings" joined together and edged to form the heart shape. The pattern is rated Easy and uses basic US stitches, so it's great for confident beginners.

Finished measurement: approximately 17 by 12 inches across the widest part. Use DK-weight yarn (or adjust yarn/hook size to change finished dimensions).

Materials

Yarn: Any DK-weight yarn can be used for this project.

Hobbii Kind Feathers, #3 lightweight (100% Acrylic, 257 yards/235 m per 3.75 oz/100g Skein)

Hook size = 3.5 mm

Guage = is not crucial for this project.

Estimated Yardage per Yarn Weight

20 Yards

Crochet Heart Placemat Pattern Notes

Please kindly read through the pattern before starting. The pattern can be made using any yarn weight.

Difficulty Level – Easy

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

• Chain/chains – ch/chs
• Single Crochet – sc
• Double crochet – dc
• Half double crochet – hdc
• Treble crochet – tr
• Slip stitch – sl st
• Magic Ring

Crochet Heart Placemat Finished Measurement

17 by 12” across the widest part.

Adjustments

Size: Use bigger-weight yarn for larger size placemat.

How to Crochet A Heart Placemat

Section 1: Granny Square

Round 1: In a MR, ch 3, 2 dc, (ch 2, 3 dc), rep () 2 more times, ch 2, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 12 dc/4 corners

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch 2 sp), rep () 2 more times, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2) in last ch 2 sp, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 24 dc/4 corners

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2 sp, rep from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2 in last ch 2 sp, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 36 dc/4 corners

Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next 2 ch 1 sps, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2 sp, rep from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in next 2 ch 1 sps, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2 in last ch 2 sp, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 48 dc/4 corners

Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, *[ch 1, 3 dc] in each ch 1 sps, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2 sp, rep from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in each ch 1 sp until the last corner, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2 in last ch 2 sp, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 60 dc/4 corners

Rounds 6 – 11: Repeat round 5. 132 clusters/4 corners

Cut yarn.

Section 2: Corners – Make 2

Row 1: In a MR, ch 3, 2 dc, *ch 1, 3 dc, rep from * 2 more times, turn. 12 dc, 3 ch 1 sps.

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, *(ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, rep from * until the end, ch 1, 3 dc in last st, turn. 24 dc, 7 ch 1 sps.

Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, *ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, rep from * until the last ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in last ch 1 sp, 3 dc in last st, turn. 28 dc, ch 1 sps.

Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, *{ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp}, rep {} 1 more time, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, rep from * until the last 2 ch 1 sps, rep {} 1 more time, 3 dc in last st, turn. 32 dc, 15 ch 1 sps.

Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, *{ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp}, rep {} 2 more times, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, rep from * until the last 3 ch 1 sp, rep {} 2 more times, 3 dc in last st, turn. 36 dc, 19 ch 1 sps.

Row 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, *{ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp}, rep {} 3 more times, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, rep from * until the last 5 ch 1 sp, rep {} 3 more times, 3 dc in last st, turn. 40 dc, 23 ch 1 sps.

Row 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, *{ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp}, rep {} 4 more times, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, rep from * until the last 6 ch 1 sp, rep {} 4 more times, 3 dc in last st, turn. 44 dc, 27 ch 1 sps.

Row 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in first st, *{ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp}, rep {} 5 more times, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, rep from * until the last 6 ch 1 sp, rep {} 5 more times, 3 dc in last st, turn. 48 dc, 31 ch 1 sps.

Joining

Place the corners next to the square made. Using your hook, sl st to join the corners to the granny square.

Edging

Crocheting across the wingspan

Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly in each st across, turn.

Leave a long tail of yarn for sewing and fasten off.

Finishing & Care

Weave in ends neatly and sew the corners to the square with the long tail left after edging. If using acrylic (as in the sample yarn listed), the placemat will generally be machine washable on a gentle cycle; to keep its shape, lay flat to dry or reshape while damp. Blocking lightly can help sharpen the heart shape if needed.

Tips & Variations

• Use contrasting colors for the square and wings for a two-toned heart.
• To make larger placemats, use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook, or add extra rounds to the granny square before attaching the corners.
• Add a decorative border (picot, scallop, or crab stitch) for a dressier finish.

Enjoy making these sweet heart placemats — they make lovely table accents and thoughtful handmade gifts.