Granny Heart

Granny Heart Crochet Pattern by Emma Wilkinson

What is Being Made

The Granny Heart pattern creates two distinct crochet projects: a decorative Granny Heart motif and a Little Heart Ornament. Both designs have been available online since 2015 and are ideal for crafters seeking small, versatile embellishments. These projects are particularly well-suited for using up leftover yarn from larger projects or creating quick handmade gifts and decorations.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a crochet pattern designed by independent designer Emma Wilkinson. The projects are classified as beginner level, making them accessible to new crocheters while remaining enjoyable for experienced makers. Both the Granny Heart and Little Heart Ornament utilize fundamental crochet techniques that build core skills without requiring advanced shaping or complex stitch sequences.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs essential crochet stitches including:

• Magic ring – the foundation technique for starting the motif in the round
• Chain stitches (ch) – used for spacing and shaping
• Treble stitches (tr) – taller stitches that create height and structure
• Double crochet stitches (dc) – medium-height stitches for filling and definition

These fundamental stitches combine to form the characteristic heart shape with textured depth.

Yarn and Materials

The Granny Heart pattern is designed with flexibility in mind and works with any fiber type or yarn weight. The sample shown uses Stylecraft Special Chunky (also known as bulky or 12-ply weight), a 100% acrylic yarn in the colorways Fondant, Silver, and Graphite. This chunky weight yarn creates quick, satisfying projects with visible stitch definition.

Additional materials required are minimal and include:

• Crochet hook – sized to match your chosen yarn (5.0 mm hook was used with the chunky yarn sample)
• Yarn needle – for weaving in ends and finishing
• Scissors – for cutting yarn

Pattern Flexibility

Because the pattern accommodates multiple yarn weights—including DK weight and chunky weight—crafters can scale their projects accordingly. Using lighter yarn creates delicate, smaller hearts, while chunky yarn produces bold, substantial pieces. This adaptability makes the pattern suitable for various applications, from jewelry embellishments to larger decorative items.

The downloadable PDF format provides a convenient, printable reference that improves upon the original 2015 online version, allowing makers to work from a physical copy or digital device as preferred.