Though this project is a little time consuming, pixel art projects are so fun! I think I like most that it kind of resembles a quilt, but also that it uses my favorite join-as-you method - the Pull Loop Through Method! Makes for an easy join, and no worrying about how to assemble later - can’t say I enjoy sewing squares together. BUT! If you do, you could always make the squares separately, and then use the mattress stitch (or your preferred technique) to join them later.

What can we do with this square? It’s the perfect size for a 16” throw pillow (see my Acorn Throw Pillow), use it as an afghan square, and build a blanket, add more squares all around to make a larger blanket, use it as a doily, attach it to a dowel rod, and hang it, use it as the star of the show for a sweater/top, even changing up the weight of yarn used will open doors!

Materials:

• 640 Yards of Lightweight #3 Yarn - I used Baby Bee Sweet Delight Yarn in Cloudy Grayards), and I Love This Sport Weight Yarn in Red (225 Yards), and Cranberry (205 Yards)
• G6/4mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends

Material Notes:
Yarn Alternative: Berroco’s Vintage DK.

Any weight yarn will also work for this project with respective crochet hook. Different weights will produce different sized squares.

Time Spent:
This square took me about 7 hours to complete - I worked about a row a day, including the weaving for that row.

Measurements:
With border, the heart square measures 16”.

Abbreviations:

• DC - Double Crochet
• SC - Single Crochet
• sc2tog - Single Crochet Two Stitches Together (decrease)
• PLT - Pull Loop Through Join Method (Explained, and alternatives provided)

For Your Instant Digital Download:
This is a 13 page PDF. Pages 1 - 7 contain the written instructions and 2 photos (main photo & square placement chart) for the actual pattern, while the remaining pages are photo tutorials showing how to work a 3” bi-colored square, and invisible join. I’ve kept them at the end for easy printing of the pattern.

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