Cornered Hearts: Crochet Friendship Square Project 2011

This is my submission to the 2011 Crochet Friendship Square Project.
It's called The Cornered Hearts Square. Find the written pattern on my website: http://www.freewebs.com/bethintx/corneredheartssquare.htm
I am using a G/ 4.5mm hook and DK/ Baby Sport weight yarn in 2 colors.

The 2011 Crochet Friendship Project is a collaboration of several You Tube crochet teachers who are each designing and making a six-inch square and showing viewers how to make them.

Viewers can make and combine any or all of the square for different projects. I would love to see pictures and videos of what you made using these squares!

Here is a list of who published videos so far:
bobwilson123 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMCL-fOD7DQ
Kayla of 5AK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFJfSg8YzkM&
DzCrochetCreations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-KY9i0uBYc&
Neencrochet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHXjTNQ5KwI
More will be added as they are uploaded.

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[NickieS1023]

Does it have to be baby yarn? Can it be acrylic 4 ply? I had an idea to make this into an afghan for my boyfriend for Valentines day this year (2012). I was going to get a red and a white yarn to do it. Also how many squares should I do to make it a normal size afghan? Thank you for doing this video I am a visual learner and videos help me more than the written ones.

[Bethintx1]

@NickieS1023 You can use whatever yarn you like. If you use the worsted weight (4ply) yarn You should use a larger hook and the square will be bigger than 6 inches. Why not make just one to try it with the heavier yarn and see how big it will be and if you like it? I chose this lighter weight yarn because some of the participants in the friendship square project live in other countries where the medium worsted yarn is not available.

[NickieS1023]

@Bethintx1

Thank you for responding back!

So the bigger the hook the bigger the square will measure. So I could use a I hook as long as I use the same hook through the whole project (the same hook for every square I make). Thank you for your help I am still learning. What is the normal dimensions for an afghan?

[Bethintx1]

@NickieS1023 go to Bevscountrycottage website. There is a size chart for blankets. I will PM you with the URL.

[majasmagic]

Question: how many squares does one need for a baby blanket and how does one attach them together?

[Bethintx1]

@majasmagic There are different joining methods covered in my Back to basics videos. Baby blankets are usually 36 inches. Each square is 6 inches. 6 x 6 is 36, so you need 6 rows of 6 squares. which is 36 squares. You can make fewer squares and add a wide border if you want.

[arily83]

OMG! i just followed your video and yes i did it. Im so excited. It is gonna be 5am tx time. Mine came out bigger because i used a bigger needle and thicker yarn, but it still looks nice. Thank you so much, very good instructions! Keep doing what you are doing. God bless you!

[arily83]

Omg this is so nice. I havent even seen your video yet and i am gonna follow along with you. I hope it turns out nice. Thanks before hand for the turorial, cause as well as others i cant follow instructions especially if their is no pictures. I am a visual person.

[nawmayoo]

thanks u sp much.....happy creochet

[jdncozumel]

I made this right along with you...I did not have any white or red...so I just practiced on the yarn I had...This is wonderful...as always your video and instruction is GREAT. Thanks again!

[Starbits7]

I can never understand written instructions so THANK YOU for posting such a straight forward set of instructions! I saw this pattern and can't wait to try it.

[orangeninja89]

Oh my goodness this is such a beautiful square! i will definently be using it in my next project thank you very much for this tutorial :)