So we're now into another week and I am going to share the heart square pattern made with the Bullion Block Stitch. I can't say I think this is the best square I've ever done, but I think it looks like a heart. I tried a larger heart and can post that one also - maybe tomorrow - but I wasn't any more pleased with that one. Heh You be the judge. If you need further instruction on the Bullion Block Stitch, I have a tutorial at Crochet Cabana in the Stitches section.
Oh before I do that, I'll show you the edged pink teddy squares. They are not joined yet, as you can see. Oh and did you notice the naughty teddy standing on his hand in the previous picture of the squares? My daughter caught it.
Here's the pattern below for an 8" heart square using the Bullion Block Stitch. The photo is not great. I need to work this with a lighter colored yarn which shows up the stitches better. The square is actually red. I colored it blue so you could see the stitches. You couldn't see them at all in the red one.
Love from the Heart Square (small square)
Materials: H hook and worsted weight yarn
Size: each square is about 8”
Special Stitch:
Bullion Block Stitch (BBS) – Make a dc in stitch indicated, * yo and insert hook to the right of the post of the dc just made. Go under the post, front to back, yo and pull through. Repeat from *, working around post for a total of 4 repeats ( 9 loops). Then yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull through all loops. You may Ch 1 to close if you want to, or go right into the next stitch. If you choose to ch 1, you will have a loop at the side of your stitch.
Stitch Abbreviations:
BBS – Bullion Block Stitch
ch- chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
Note: the dc in the BBS is NOT included in the dc stitch count in this pattern. It is considered part of the stitch.
Ch 26
Row 1: dc in back loop of 4th in ch from hk and in each chain across, ch 2 or 3 (use whatever brings you up to correct height but be consistent), turn (24 dc)
Row 2: sc across, ch 2, turn (24 sc)
Row 3: dc in each of next 10 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in next 11 stitches, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: being careful not to skip any stitches, sc across, ch 2, turn. (24 sc)
Row 5: dc in each of next 8 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 2 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 9 stitches, ch 1, turn
Row 6: sc across, ch 2, turn (24 sc)
Row 7: dc in each of next 6 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 6 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 7 stitches, ch 1, turn
Row 8: sc across, ch 2, turn (24 sc)
Row 9: dc in each of next 4 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 10 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 5 stitches, ch 1, turn
Row 10: sc across, ch 2, turn (24 sc)
Row 11-12: repeat row 8-9
Row 13: dc in each of next 4 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 4 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 4 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 5 stitches, ch 1, turn
Row 14: sc across, ch 2, turn (24 sc)
Row 15: dc in each of next 5 stitches, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in next stitch, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in next stitch, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in next stitch, work BULLION BLOCK STITCH over next two stitches, dc in each of next 6 stitches, ch 1, turn
Row 16: sc across, ch 2, turn (24 sc) [If you are close to 8” here, you can skip the sc row and go straight to the dc]
Row 17: dc across, do not turn
Edging: sc evenly around work (see below).
Tips for Edging:
Generally, I work my edging or border with a hook one size smaller than the one I use for the body. In corners you need extra stitches. One option is to work 3 sc. Another is to work (sc, ch 1, sc). If you feel you need more to make that turn, try (sc, ch 1, sc, ch 1, sc). I find when I use a chain in there, the chain has more “give” and helps the turn. What you’ll need depends on your tension.
Quick ref:
Ch 26
Row 1: dc in 4th ch and across
Row 2: sc across
Row 3: 11 dc, BBS, 11 dc
R ow 4: sc across
Row 5: 9 dc, BBS, 2 dc, BBS, 9 dc
Row 6: sc across
Row 7: 7 dc, BBS, 6 dc, BBS, 7 dc
Row 8: sc across
Row 9: 5 dc, BBS, 10 dc, BBS, 5 dc
Row 10: sc across
Row 11-12: repeat row 8-9
Row 13: 5 dc, BBS, 4 dc, BBS, 4 dc, BBS, 5 dc
Row 14: sc across
Row 15: 6 dc, BBS, 1 dc, BBS, 1 dc, BBS, 1 dc, BBS, 6 dc
Row 16: sc across, [If you are close to 8” here, you can skip the sc row and go straight to the dc]
Row 17: dc across
Edging: sc around, working additional stitches in corner.
I'd love some feedback on this square. If you hate it, don't think it looks like a heart, think it's wonderful, don't like the hook size or the stitch or whatever, please leave a comment or e-mail privately at my gmail.
If you don't want to tackle a new stitch, you can make the first squares on pages 42-43 in the The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet.
Those are simple sc, hdc, dc, and tr patterns. You don't have to make them square. You could make them rectangular.
That brings up a good question. Since no specific chain is given in these squares, how do you make a "square"? Making a square is really not that difficult. You just measure your width after you've made a number of rows. Then you continue working until your length is equal to your width. However, making all the squares the same size would be a challenge since different stitches work up differently even with the same foundation chain number.
I will post how large mine are and perhaps that will help.
Here is a photo of the larger square. If you think it looks like a heart, I'm happy to post that one also. It's about 9".
I haven't gotten any teddy square pictures, but feel free to send me any photos at any time.
Happy crocheting!
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