Lots of Love Blanket

Lots of Love Blanket by BabyCrochetDesigns

What is Being Made

The Lots of Love Blanket is a modular crochet blanket constructed from individual heart-shaped squares that are worked around and transformed into square blocks. The finished blanket measures approximately 25 x 30 inches when made with 4 squares wide by 5 squares long, though the pattern is fully customizable to create larger or smaller versions by adjusting the number of squares used. Each individual square measures approximately 5.5 inches x 5.5 inches.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs a modular construction technique where each square begins with a heart motif worked in the round. The pattern uses the magic circle or magic ring method to start each square, then builds outward with increases and stitch variations to create the heart shape. Once the heart is established, additional rounds are worked around it to transform the organic heart shape into a structured square block. The squares are then assembled together and bordered to complete the finished blanket. This technique allows crafters to work on manageable sections before joining them into a cohesive whole.

Stitches Used

The Lots of Love Blanket utilizes a variety of fundamental crochet stitches to create texture and structure:

• Single Crochet (sc) – also known as double crochet in UK terms; the shortest and tightest of the basic stitches
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – also known as half treble crochet in UK terms; a medium-height stitch
• Double Crochet (dc) – also known as treble crochet in UK terms; a taller stitch used for drape and coverage
• Treble Crochet (tr) – also known as double treble crochet in UK terms; the tallest stitch used in this pattern, creating height and openness in the heart design
• Slip Stitch (slst) – used to join rounds and create seamless transitions between sections
• Chain Stitch (ch) – used for foundation chains and spacing

The pattern is written in English US terms with abbreviations provided for UK crochet terminology, making it accessible to crocheters using either standard.

Materials

The Lots of Love Blanket requires 250 grams of white DK or light worsted weight yarn for the main blanket body and borders, and 100 grams of darker colored DK or light worsted weight yarn in any combination of shades for the heart centers of each square. A 4mm crochet hook is used throughout the project to work with the DK weight yarn. Basic finishing tools including needle scissors are needed to weave in ends and trim yarn after completion.