There’s something special about crochet heart motifs. They can turn a simple blanket square into something that feels warm, personal, and full of meaning. If you love making handmade gifts or simply enjoy adding a little love to your crochet projects, this C2C Heart Square is a lovely pattern to try.

The heart is created using the corner-to-corner crochet technique, also known as C2C. Once you get comfortable with the basic C2C method, the color changes are easy to follow, and you can watch the heart appear little by little as you work each row.

One of my favorite things about this square is how versatile it is. You can make one square as a small decorative piece, or crochet several and join them together to create a larger project. Think blankets, baby afghans, pillows, scarves, bags, or even a cozy throw for a favorite chair.

And, of course, you don’t have to stick with red and white. Try pink and cream for a soft romantic look, blue and white for a baby blanket, or your favorite combination of colors for something completely your own.

Why You’ll Love This C2C Heart Square

The C2C technique creates a lovely diagonal texture and gives the square a slightly thicker feel, which makes it especially nice for blankets and other cozy winter projects.

The heart design is also simple enough to follow from a graph or color chart. As you work, the motif gradually becomes recognizable, which makes the project quite satisfying.

This pattern is also a great way to practice color changes. You can make a single heart square for a small project or keep going until you have enough squares for a full-size blanket.

A Little About the Heart Motif

Crocheted hearts have always been popular in handmade projects because they carry such a simple message: love, warmth, and care.

That makes these squares especially nice for gifts. A blanket made from heart squares can become a thoughtful baby shower gift, Valentine’s Day present, wedding or anniversary gift, or simply something handmade for someone special.

There is also something wonderful about knowing that every stitch was made by hand. The finished blanket isn’t just a useful item; it carries the time and effort that went into making it.

Materials You’ll Need

• Approximately 20 yards of worsted-weight yarn
• H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Options

Red Heart Super Saver works well for this project, but you can also use similar worsted-weight yarns such as Caron One Pound or Bernat Super Value.

These yarns are practical choices for blankets and other home projects because they are durable and easy to care for.

If getting the exact finished measurements isn’t important for your project, you can also use another worsted-weight yarn from your stash. Just choose a crochet hook that works well with your yarn.

One thing to keep in mind is that different yarns can have slightly different gauges, even when they are labeled the same weight. If you’re combining two colors, try to choose yarns with a similar thickness so the finished square stays even.

For this sample, Soft White was worked with an H/8 (5 mm) hook, while Buff was worked with an I/9 (5.5 mm) hook.

Finished Size

Approximately 8 inches square

Time Needed

Approximately 2 hours per square, depending on your crochet speed and how comfortable you are with C2C color changes.

Gauge

5 boxes = approximately 3 5/8 inches × 3 11/16 inches

Crochet Abbreviations

The pattern uses standard US crochet terminology.

• DC – Double Crochet
• SC – Single Crochet
• C2C – Corner to Corner

What Is C2C Crochet?

Corner-to-corner crochet, usually shortened to C2C, is a technique worked diagonally from one corner of a project to the opposite corner.

Instead of working in traditional horizontal rows, you build the fabric using small blocks or “boxes.”

You begin with one box in the corner. The following rows increase, adding more boxes as you work:

1 box → 2 boxes → 3 boxes → 4 boxes → and so on.

Once you reach the widest part of the design, you begin decreasing. The number of boxes gets smaller with each row until you reach the opposite corner.

For this heart square, the C2C blocks are worked using double crochet stitches.

If you’re new to C2C crochet, it can be helpful to watch a video demonstration before starting the heart square. Seeing how the blocks are joined together makes the technique much easier to understand.

A Note About the C2C Boxes

For this pattern, one C2C box is made up of four double crochet stitches.

Begin the square at the bottom-right corner and work diagonally toward the top-left corner.

The written pattern below refers to the colors and the number of C2C boxes rather than individual stitches.

C2C Heart Square Graph

The finished square measures approximately 8 inches and features a heart motif in the center.

The color sequence below gives you the number of white and red boxes to work in each diagonal row.

C2C Heart Square – Color Instructions

Rows 1–6: Increase in White.
6 boxes

Row 7: 1 White, 5 Red, 1 White.
7 boxes

Row 8: 1 White, 5 Red, 2 White.
8 boxes

Row 9: 2 White, 6 Red, 1 White.
9 boxes

Row 10: 1 White, 6 Red, 3 White.
10 boxes

Row 11: 3 White, 6 Red, 2 White.
11 boxes

Begin Decreasing

Row 12: 1 White, 6 Red, 3 White.
10 boxes

Row 13: 2 White, 6 Red, 1 White.
9 boxes

Row 14: 3 White, 3 Red, 2 White.
8 boxes

Row 15: 1 White, 4 Red, 2 White.
7 boxes

Row 16: 2 White, 3 Red, 1 White.
6 boxes

Row 17: 1 White, 3 Red, 1 White.
5 boxes

Row 18: 1 White, 2 Red, 1 White.
4 boxes

Rows 19–21: Continue decreasing in White.

As you work through the color changes, keep your tension as even as possible. This will help the square keep its shape and make joining multiple squares much easier later.

Adding the Border

Once the heart square is finished, you can add a simple border around the outside edge.

Start by chaining 1. This chain does not count as a stitch.

Work a single crochet into the space between the boxes directly below your current position, then chain 2.

Continue around the side:

(SC into the space between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 8 times.

When you reach the corner, work an SC into the corner stitch, then chain 2.

Continue around the remaining sides using the following sequence:

[(SC into the space between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 10 times, SC into the corner stitch, chain 2]

Repeat this sequence 3 times.

Finally, join to the first SC to close the border.

Take your time around the corners so the border doesn’t pull or become too loose.

Weaving in the Ends

Before calling your square finished, you’ll need to secure all of those loose yarn tails.

Using a tapestry needle, pull each end through to the wrong side of the square. Since C2C is worked by turning at the end of each row, either side can initially be considered the right or wrong side.

If you need help identifying the right side, look at the first box you worked and use that as your reference.

Weave each end securely through the stitches, then trim away the excess yarn.

Once all the ends are tucked away, your heart square is ready!

What Can You Make With C2C Heart Squares?

This is where the fun really begins.

One square can be used on its own as a small decorative piece, but making several gives you many more possibilities.

Here are a few ideas:

• Baby blankets
• Lap blankets
• Throw blankets
• Pillows
• Afghans
• Bags
• Scarves
• Wall decorations
• Valentine’s Day projects
• Handmade gifts

You can even mix the heart squares with plain C2C squares to create a larger blanket with a simple repeating design.

Try alternating heart squares with solid-colored squares, or arrange several heart motifs together to create a larger heart pattern.

How Many 8-Inch Squares Do I Need for a Blanket?

If you’re planning to make a blanket from 8-inch squares, the number you’ll need depends on the finished size you’re aiming for.

For example, 56 squares arranged 7 squares across and 8 squares down will create a blanket measuring approximately:

56 × 64 inches

Of course, you can change the number of squares to make your blanket smaller or larger.

If you’re not sure how many squares you’ll need for a particular blanket size, a square calculator can make planning much easier. Simply enter the size of your squares and your desired finished blanket dimensions to estimate the number required.

C2C Heart Square Video Tutorial

If you’re new to corner-to-corner crochet, a video tutorial can be especially helpful. Sometimes seeing the movement of the hook and yarn makes the technique much easier to understand than written instructions alone.

The video tutorial for this project is from Jennifer Noelle’s YouTube channel. Watching along while you make your first square can help you get comfortable with the C2C technique, especially when you’re learning how to increase, decrease, and change colors.

Once you’ve made your first square, the next ones usually become much easier.

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoy making this little C2C heart square as much as I enjoyed putting this pattern together.

There’s something so satisfying about watching the heart appear one diagonal row at a time. And once you’ve finished one square, you may find yourself thinking about all the different projects you could make with a whole collection of them.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors, either. Red and white give the square a classic heart-inspired look, but pink, purple, blue, green, cream, or even a rainbow combination can give it a completely different personality.

Make one square, make a few, or make enough to cover an entire blanket. However you use them, these little hearts are a lovely way to add a handmade touch to your crochet projects.

Thank you so much for stopping by Soofha and crocheting along with us. I hope this pattern inspires your next project and gives you plenty of ideas for using your finished heart squares.

Happy crocheting!