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This adorable heart shape filet square crochet pattern is a great easy pattern using double crochet stitches and chain spaces. The pattern features written directions as well as an easy to follow stitch diagram. This filet square is great for use as part of a blanket, a washcloth, or anything else you can think of!
This heart shape square is one of six shapes created for a Shapes and Blocks Baby Blanket. The other shapes include a star, a circle, a square, a diamond, and a triangle.
I have put a neutral colored border, different from the main square around each square to make the edges nicer and to make it easier to sew into a blanket. You could of course choose to add the border in the same color as the square, in a contrasting color, or skip it altogether!
About The Filet Stitch
Filet crochet is a method where a stitch (usually double crochet) is used in combinations with chain stitches to create a pattern of either a solid background with a shape done in chain spaces or a chain space background with the shape done in double crochets. It is an easy type of crochet to grasp, but it is important to understand that the chain spaces and the tops of the stitches are worked the same way.
Click Here If You Would Like An Additional Tutorial on Filet Crochet
Yarn to Use
For this heart shape filet crochet pattern I used Simply DK Paintbox yarns, they are a size 3, light, or DK labeled yarn. This yarn is perfect for a baby blanket because it is light and has a wonderful selection of colors!
You could use a #4 worsted weight yarn if you choose, but don’t forget to size up your hook too. If you do this your finished square will be larger than the dimensions I have given.
Hook to Use
The recommended hook for the Paintbox Simple DK yarn is a 4 mm G6 size hook. That is what I used to create the heart shape filet square.
I like Susan Bates In-Line Hooks, such as the one you can purchase here.
The gauge you get with this hook is somewhat important. If your gauge for this project is off from what I have given your square may look a bit more spaced out or scrunched together.
I always recommend checking gauge, especially because it may effect how much yarn you need to complete the project. But if you are not concerned with this, use whatever hook gives you your desired appearance.
Heart Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy: Knowledge of foundation, chain, double crochet stitches, and working into a chain space.
Finished Size
7.5” tall x 7” wide
Gauge
17 DC x 12 rows = 4 in wide X 4 in tall
Materials
- 65 yds #3 light yarn
- G 6/ 4 mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Optional: 10 yds #3 yarn in contrasting color (for border)
Stitches & Abbreviations
- Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
- Chain (Ch)
- Stitch (St)
- Double Crochet (DC)
- Skip (Sk)
- Single Crochet (SC) – Used only for optional border
Pattern Notes
This pattern is flat in a back and forth motion. There is no “right side” or “wrong side” for this pattern, the finished square will look the same from both sides.
Each row has 31 stitches in it. The chain spaces count as a stitch.
The chain 2 stitches at the start of each row do not count as a stitch.
This pattern can be started in 1 of 2 ways. The first way listed uses foundation double crochet stitches in row 1. An alternative to start this pattern is to create a chain and then work a row of double crochet in that chain. See the row directions for more information.
See the stitch diagram at the bottom of this post for more information.
Heart Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Row 1. Work 31 FDC.
(Alternate Row 1. Ch 33. Turn and DC in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each st to end. Remember the first 2 chains don’t count as a st. 31 DCs).
Row 2. & 3. Ch 2 and turn. DC in each st to end.
Row 4. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 15 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 15 sts to end.
Row 5. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 14 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 14 sts to end.
Row 6. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 13 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 3 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 13 sts to end.
Row 7. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 12 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 12 sts to end.
Row 8. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 11 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 11 sts to end.
Row 9. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 10 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, sk 1. DC in next 10 sts to end.
Row 10. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 11 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts to end.
Row 11. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 8 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 13 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 8 sts to end.
Row 12. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 15 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts to end.
Row 13. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 6 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 17 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 6 sts to end.
Row 14. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 9 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts to end.
Row 15. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 8 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 8 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts to end.
Row 16. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 3 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 7 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts to end.
Row 17. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 6 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 5 sts. Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 6 sts to end.
Row 18. Ch 2 and turn. DC in next 7 sts. *Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Repeat from * a total of 3 times. DC in next 6 sts. *Ch 1, Sk 1. DC in next 1 st. Repeat from * a total of 3 times. DC in next 6 sts to end.
Row 19. Ch 2 and turn. DC in each st to end
Row 20. Repeat row 19. Tie off at the end of row 20 and weave in ends.
Optional Border
Attach new yarn to hook. Work 3 single crochets in each corner space, and 29 single crochets spaced evenly across each edge.
Stitch Diagram
I hope you enjoyed my Heart Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern! Check out the links below for more fun pattern shapes!!
Triangle Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Star Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Square Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Circle Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Diamond Shape Filet Square Crochet Pattern
Shapes & Blocks Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Happy Hookin’
Love love love this! Can’t wait til the rest comes out!! Any idea on when?
Thanks so very much!
Sharon,
I’m trying to keep to a schedule of releasing a new piece every other week. There is some work to be done for each post before I can release it, beyond what is required for the pattern. I appreciate your understanding and patience so I can work to give you the best possible product 🙂 I’m so glad to hear you enjoy the pattern enough to want more! Thank you for your comment <3 ~Caitlin
Pinning! I make blankets for Project Linus. I think this would be lovely to do in a baby blanket.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
This is gorgeous, I love these filet squares, A blanket made from them in on my very long to do list!!