TIP: Instead of using a foundation chain, you may start with a magic ring. But it is optional.

First row:

1. Start with ch 5. (It will count as our first dc and ch 2).

All the next dc stitches will be made into the foundation chain:

1. 3 dc. ch 2. Repeat 2 times.
2. 2 dc. Insert the hook into the 3rd chain of ch-5 from the start of this round. Sl st.
3. Sl st into the closest 2-ch space.

Second row:

1. Start with Ch 5. Make 3 dc into ch-2 (corner) space.
2. Ch 1 and make 3 dc into the next 2-ch space. Ch 2 and 3 dc in the same 2-ch space.

Repeat this step 2 times.

1. Ch 1 and 2 dc into the last corner space. Sp st into the 3rd ch of ch 5 from the beginning of the round.
2. 4. Finally, sl st into the ch-2 space.

Third row:

1. Start with Ch 5. Make 3 dc into ch-2 (corner) space.
2. Ch 1 and make 3 dc into the next 2-ch space (in the middle of the square side). Ch 1 and 3 dc in the corner 2-ch space. Ch 2 and 3 dc into the same corner.

Repeat this step 2 times.

1. Ch 1 and 2 dc into the last corner space. Sp st into the 3rd ch of ch 5 from the beginning of the round.
2. 4. Finally, sl st into the ch-2 space.

Step 1: Make a granny square for a pocket

Make 8 tr crochet into next 2-ch space. Sp St into the 2-ch corner space. Make 8 tr crochet into next 2- ch space. Sp St into the next 2-h corner space.

To finish the round, sp st into the 3rd ch of ch 3 from the beginning.

Granny heart: row 5th

Sixth row:

To make a border sp st under the next ch and ch 1 and sc into each chain space around the heart. Finish with a sp st into the first sc.

Weave in the yarn end.

With the same color of yarn as the pocket, make a sp st. Insert the hook into the top of the square, make ch 10 and sp st it back. Weave in the ends of yarns.