Approx 7 1/2”

I crochet loosely and my stitches tend to be a little tall. Gauge is not crucial in something like this. There are so many options for these squares!
https://youtu.be/VKG_M__Ysb0

I would do 24 squares, 8x3 to make a rectangle shawl.
12 squares / 4x3, could make a nice baby blanket.
Just measure your square once finished, put as many together to get the width that you want and the length that you want.
Make a front and back for a sweater, connect at shoulder, connect at side leaving armholes, crochet sleeves if you want.
Make a lap / wheelchair throw or a couch throw/afghan.
Use the pattern to make washcloths, pillow covers. There are so many options

Notes
I decided to use 5.00mm hook to keep this square the same size as the other five.

Supplies
* US H-8/5.00
Red heart with love, approximately 1 oz, 53 yds, 48m, 28 g

Stitches You need to know
SC
HDC
DC
Bead stitch in this pattern=DC, YO and insert hook from front behind post of the DC, yo and loosely pull up a loop, yo and loosely pull up a loop, 5 times total, until you have 11 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through 10 loops, yo and pull through the last 2 loops.
HDC in back and third loop=Crochet in back and third loop (insert your hook into back loop, tilt your work toward you and you will see a smaller half bar/loop underneath. Insert your hook into that stitch as well. This gives your stitch a little bit more stability than using back loop only.)