Crochet Meshy Hearts Square

Create a beautiful square featuring meshy hearts using the art of crochet. This design combines delicate mesh stitches with charming heart motifs to form a unique and eye-catching pattern. The meshy hearts square can be used to make various projects such as blankets, pillows, or even wall hangings. The intricate details of the hearts and mesh create a lovely texture that adds depth and interest to any crochet piece. Whether you are a beginner looking to practice new stitches or an experienced crocheter wanting to try a new pattern, the meshy hearts square is a fun and rewarding project to work on. Let your imagination run wild as you experiment with different colors and yarn weights to customize your square to suit your personal style.

Materials:

Worsted Weight yarn (like Red Heart supersaver yarn)
Size H hook (5.00mm)
Yarn needle (to weave in ends)

Finish Size: 12”h x 12”w inches

Notes:

Beginning ch3 for Rnds 1,2,7,8,9 counts as a dc.

Beginning ch4 for Rnds 3,4,5,6 counts as a dc and ch1.

Directions:

Rnd 1: Ch5, join with sl st to first chain to form ring, ch3, 2 dc in ring, ch3, [3 dc, ch3] Do this 3 times, join with sl st to top of ch3.
(12dc, 4-ch3 spaces)

Rnd 2: Ch3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, join with sl st to top of ch3.
(28dc, 4-ch3 spaces)

Rnd 3: Ch4, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, join with sl st in 3rd chain of ch4.
(40dc, 4-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Rnd 4: Ch4, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st, join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch4.
(48dc, 12-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Rnd 5: Ch4, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space, {1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, [ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st] Do this 3 times, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space} Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch4.
(56dc, 20-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Rnd 6: Ch4, [skip next ch1 space, 1dc in next st, ch1] Do this 3 times, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) al1 in next ch3 space, {1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, [ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st] Do this 5 times, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space} Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, join with sl st to 3rd chain of ch4.
(64dc, 28-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Rnd 7: Ch3, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, [ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st] Do this 3 times, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space, {1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, [ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, [ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st] Do this 3 times, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space} do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch1, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, join with sl st to top of ch3.
(76dc, 32-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Rnd 8: Ch3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, ch1, skip next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, join with sl st to top of ch3.
(108dc, 16-ch1 spaces, 4-ch3 spaces)

Rnd 9: Ch3, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space, [1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, (2 dc, ch3, 2 dc) all in next ch3 space] Do this 3 times, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next ch1 space, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, join with sl st to top of ch3.
(140dc, 4-ch3 spaces)

Finish off and weave in ends.

Note: If you want the to have a more finished look you could add a Rnd of sc. Work 1 sc into each dc and work 2 sc, ch2, 2 sc in each ch3 space.