Crocheted Stacked Hearts Inside a Square Design

Create a charming design by crocheting stacked hearts within a square shape. This project involves using basic crochet stitches to form the hearts and then arranging them neatly within the square. You can choose different colors for the hearts to add a pop of color and make the design more visually appealing.

The stacked hearts inside a square pattern can be used to make various items such as blankets, pillows, or even wall hangings. It's a fun and creative way to showcase your crochet skills while making something beautiful and unique. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, crocheting stacked hearts inside a square is a delightful project that will surely impress anyone who sees the finished product.

Materials Required

Worsted Weight Yarn
Size H hook (5.00mm)
Yarn needle (to weave in ends)

Specifications

Finish Size: 12”h x 12”w inches

Gauge: 7 dc = about 2” inches
3 Rows of dc = about 2” inches

Important Notes

*On Row 1 when you dc in the 6th chain from the hook, this will leave 5 chains free. These 5 chains count as part of the starting chain, 1 dc and ch1.

Beginning ch4 counts as dc and ch1 for Rows.

Directions

Row 1

Ch44, 1 dc in the 6th chain from the hook, [ch1, skip next chain, 1 dc in the next chain] Do this 19 times, ch4 and turn.
(21dc, 20-ch1 spaces)

Row 2

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, [1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st] Do this 18 times, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 4th chain of ch5*(There should be 3 chains left free for corner), ch4 and turn.
(39dc, 2- ch1 spaces)

Row 3

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 17 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 3rd chain of the beginning ch4, ch4 and turn.
(37dc, 4-ch1 spaces)

Row 4

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 13 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 3rd chain of the beginning ch4, ch4 and turn.
(35dc, 6-ch1 spaces)

Row 5

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 3rd chain of the beginning ch4, ch4 and turn.
(35dc, 6-ch1 spaces)

Row 6

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 3rd chain of the beginning ch4, ch4 and turn.
(35dc, 6-ch1 spaces)

Row 7

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 3rd chain of the beginning ch4, ch4 and turn.
(33dc, 8-ch1 spaces)

Row 8

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 3rd chain of the beginning ch4, ch4 and turn.
(31dc, 10-ch1 spaces)

Row 9

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 3rd chain of the beginning ch4, ch4 and turn.
(35dc, 6-ch1 spaces)

Row 10-12

Repeat Rows 6 thru 8 for Rows 10 thru 12.

Row 13

Repeat Row 9 for Row 13.
(35dc, 6-ch1 spaces)
Rows 14-16: Repeat Rows 6 thru 8 for Rows 14 thru 16.

Row 17

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 3rd chain of the beginning ch4, ch4 and turn.
(39dc, 2-ch1 spaces)

Row 18

Skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the next st, [ch1, skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st] Do this 18 times, ch1, skip the next ch1 space, 1 dc in the 3rd chain of the beginning ch4, ch1 and turn.
(21dc, 20-ch1 spaces)

Border Instructions

Now you’re going to start working in Rnds for the Border.

Corner Space is where the Ch1 and Row ends meet at the corners.

Border Round 1

1 sc in ch1 space, 2 sc in each of the next 18-ch1 spaces, (1 sc, ch3, 3 sc) all in the next corner space (ch1/row end), 2 sc in each of the next 16 Row ends, (3 sc, ch3, 1 sc) all in the next corner space (row end/ch1), 2 sc in each of the next 18-ch1 spaces, (1 sc, ch3, 3 sc) all in the next corner space (ch1/row end), 2 sc in each of the next 16 Row ends, 3 sc in the next corner space (same space as first sc), ch3, join with sl st to the first sc.
(152sc, 4-ch3 spaces)

Border Round 2

Ch1, 1 sc in the same st as joining, 1 sc in each of the next 37 sts, (2 sc, ch2, 2 sc) all in the next ch3 space, [1 sc in each of the next 38 sts, (2 sc, ch2, 2 sc) all in the next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, join with sl st to the first sc.
(168sc, 4-ch2 spaces)

Finish off and weave in ends.