Queen of Hearts Crochet Afghan or Square Shawl Pattern | Ad-free PDF Crochet Pattern

Wrap yourself in romance with the Queen of Hearts Crochet Afghan or Square Shawl — a luxurious, center-out lace design that grows round by round into a timeless heart motif. This versatile pattern can be made as a cozy chenille throw or a delicate lace shawl, depending on your yarn choice and hook size. Featuring an elegant combination of openwork stitches and sculpted texture, it’s the perfect project to relax, unwind, and crochet from the heart. Whether you’re gifting it to someone special or keeping it as your new favorite comfort piece, this pattern will steal your heart with every stitch.

What you will need:

• 1550 yds (1417m) #6 super bulky weight yarn
• L/11 (8mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

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Hobbii Yarn’s Toucan; 100% acrylic, #6 Super Bulky weight yarn;  131.23 yd (120 m) per 3.5 oz (100g); color Plum (026), 12 balls.

Gauge:

First 2 rounds = approx. 5 in (12.7 cm) across. Gauge is not critical for this pattern but will affect finished size and yarn usage.

Finished Size:

Approx. 68 in (173 cm) square after blocking.

Stitch Guide:

Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), half double crochet (hdc), single crochet (sc), double crochet 3 together (dc3tog), and double crochet 4 together (dc4tog).

Double Crochet 3 Together (dc3tog) Tutorial Video

Double Crochet 4 Together (dc4tog) Tutorial Video

Pattern notes:

• This pattern uses US terminology.
• Weave in loose ends as work progresses
• Do not turn work at the end of each round.
• Have fun! Remember the point of being creative is to enjoy it!
• See included chart for reference — only one quarter is shown for clarity. Work each round symmetrically in all four corners.
• Maintain consistent stitch count by ensuring each corner remains (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc).The ch 1 + hdc join at end of each round creates the final ch-3 corner space.
• Repeat Rnds 10–11 (or subsequent pairs) to enlarge to desired size.

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Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

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