How to crochet a granny square with a heart in the center

 To crochet a granny square with a heart in the center, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Start by chaining 4 stitches and join them with a slip stitch to form a ring.

   
   

2. Next, chain 3 stitches (this counts as the first double crochet), then work 2 double crochets into the ring. Chain 2, then work 3 double crochets into the ring. Chain 2, then work 3 double crochets into the ring. Chain 2, and then join the round with a slip stitch.

   
   

3. In the next round, chain 3 (this counts as the first double crochet) and then work 2 double crochets into the first chain 2 space. Chain 2, then work 3 double crochets into the same space. Chain 1, then work 3 double crochets into the next chain 2 space. Chain 2, work 3 double crochets into the same space. Chain 1, then work 3 double crochets into the next chain 2 space. Chain 2, work 3 double crochets into the same space. Chain 1, then work 3 double crochets into the next chain 2 space. Chain 2, then join the round with a slip stitch.

   
   

4. Repeat the steps in round 3, but this time, chain 1 between each group of 3 double crochets and chain 2 between each corner space.

   
   

5. To make the heart shape, in the next round, you need to work in front loops only, starting at the center of the square. Chain 1, * work 2 single crochets in the next 2 stitches, chain 2, and then work 3 double crochets in the next 3 stitches, chain 2.

   
   

6. Repeat from * twice and then join the round with a slip stitch.

   
   

7. Next round, chain 1, *work 2 single crochets in the next 2 stitches, chain 2, and then work 3 double crochets in the next 3 stitches, chain 2. Repeat from * twice, then join the round with a slip stitch.

   
   

8. To finish the heart shape, chain 1, work 2 single crochets in the next 2 stitches, chain 2, and then work 3 double crochets in the next 3 stitches, chain 2.

   
   

9. To finish the square, you can continue working rounds in the traditional granny square pattern, or you can add a border around the heart shape.

   
   

10. Once you finish, weave in the ends, block the square if necessary and enjoy your new granny square with a heart in the center.