DESIGN N°

10850
CROCHET

HEARTS & FLOWERS

CROCHET ALONG
WITH @SWEETSHARNA

WE TRIPLE-CHECK
OUR PATTERNS TO
GUARANTEE SUCCESS
WHEN YOU USE BONUS WEEK 1
SIRDAR YARNS DOUBLE KNITTING
 BONUS DK
HEARTS & FLOWERS
CROCHET ALONG
WITH @SWEETSHARNA

The Hearts & Flowers design is the perfect beginner crochet

blanket and a relaxing Crochet Along for all makers.
Sharna designed her Hearts & Flowers blanket to welcome
the return of Spring and reflect her peaceful, loving
personality. Inspired by Spring walks, Sharna has incorporated
her signature tonal pinks with cheerful pops of bright colour
to herald warmer, sunnier days ahead.
If you’re new to crochet, Sharna’s videos will guide you from
your first chain through simple stitches, granny squares and
stripes until, before you know it, you’ve finished your
first blanket.
If you’ve joined us before, or have a lifetime of crochet
experience, this is the perfect project to relax with rhythmic,
repetitive stitches and maybe learn a few new techniques
along the way.
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DESIGN NO 10850
MEASUREMENTS

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Yarn F013 Hayfield Bonus DK, 100g

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Yarn A
616 Deep Rose 2

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Yarn B
812 Cream 3

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2
Yarn C
1
635 Rustic Pink

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Yarn D
1
577 Cantaloupe

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3
Yarn E
1

8
555 Sunshine

Yarn F

9
1
582 Zest

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Yarn G

4
1
614 Oyster Pink

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Yarn H
2
569 Gilt

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Yarn J
2
588 Mauve Marl

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Yarn K
1
963 Biscuit

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You also need 1 4.00mm (UK 8 – USA G/6) Crochet Hook.
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.

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SIZE TENSION
The actual size of your blanket will depend on your tension

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(how tightly you crochet). Whilst tension isn’t essential to
the success of the project, it will make a difference to the
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size of the blanket and amount of yarn used.
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For Week 1 square finished size approximately

11cm x 11cm (4¼in x 4¼in)
180 cm (71”)
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(approximately)
8 squares crocheted together will be approximately
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88cm x 11cm (34¾in x 4¼in).

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We’ve given these measurements as a guide but everyone

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crochets differently and Sharna wants you to relax and

enjoy making this blanket rather than worrying too much
about tension.
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98 cm (38½”)
(approximately) If your squares are much smaller than the guide size, your
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finished blanket might be slightly smaller than Sharna’s and

you could have a bit more yarn left over. If you’re happy
with that, don’t worry at all, otherwise you could try a
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4.50mm crochet hook.

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If your squares are much bigger than 11cm, (4¼in), you

might want to try dropping down to a 3.50mm or 3.00mm
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crochet hook, remembering to change back up next week.

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NOTES THIS WEEK’S STITCH HOW TO’S
The accompanying videos will show
you how to work each type of stitch, SLIP STITCH loops on hook (2 loops left on hook),
count your stitches, join new colours, Insert hook into the stitch or space yarn over hook and draw yarn through
and fasten off. indicated in pattern, yarn over hook last 2 loops on hook.
Starting chains count as stitches unless and draw yarn through both the stitch
specified otherwise. or space and the loop on the hook. FASTEN OFF
With the last loop still on hook, cut
COLOUR CHANGES the yarn (leaving a long enough tail for
CHAIN
Stop crocheting right before you draw weaving the end in) then yarn over
To start, make a slip knot and place
yarn through the last loops on your hook and draw end of yarn all the way
loop on hook. To make 1 chain, yarn
hook for the stitch before the through loop on hook. Pull tight to
over hook and draw yarn through loop
colour change. Drop the colour you secure.
on hook.
are using and put the new colour
yarn on your hook and draw the new DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH
colour through the last loops on your
TREBLE CROCHET STITCH Insert hook into stitch or space
hook. Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch indicated in pattern, yarn over hook,
or space indicated in pattern, yarn draw yarn through stitch or space (2
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS over hook, draw yarn through stitch loops on hook), yarn over hook and
These instructions use UK terms or space (3 loops on hook), yarn over draw yarn through both loops on
throughout. For US terms, scroll to US hook and draw yarn through 1st 2 hook.
version of pattern.

ch - chain cluster and into next 2ch sp, 3ch (3ch changing to Yarn A in the last tr as
counts as 1tr), 2tr into same 2ch sp, before, ss into top of beginning 3ch.
dc - double crochet
DK - double knitting 2ch, 3tr into same 2ch sp, (3tr into
next 2ch sp, 2ch, 3tr into same 2ch sp) 4th Rnd. Continue with Yarn A, ss
rnd - round across the next 2tr and into next 2ch
rs - right side 3 times, ss into top of beginning 3ch.
sp, 3ch (counts as first tr), 2tr into 2ch
ss - slip stitch sp, 2ch, 3tr into same 2ch sp, 3tr into
In the next rnd we will start changing
sp(s) - space(s) next sp between 3tr clusters changing
colour.
st(s) - stitch(es) to Yarn B in last tr as before.
tr - treble Use Yarn A (Deep Rose) and Yarn B
Cut Yarn A, using Yarn B, 3tr into next
(Cream)
WEEK 1 CAL PATTERN (UK) sp between 3tr clusters, 3tr into next
3rd Rnd. Using Yarn A, ss into the top
SWEET HEART SQUARE 2ch corner sp, 2ch, 3tr into same 2ch
of each of the next 2tr and into next
sp, 3tr into each of next 2 sps between
2ch sp, 3ch (3ch counts as 1tr), 2tr into
3tr clusters, 3tr into next 2ch corner
Use Yarn A (Deep Rose) same 2ch sp, 2ch, 3tr into same 2ch sp
sp, 2ch, 3tr into same 2ch sp, 3tr into
(to form first corner).
next sp between 3tr clusters changing
GETTING STARTED to Yarn A in last tr as before.
Following Sharna’s video guide: Work 3tr into next sp between 3tr
clusters changing to Yarn B in last tr
Make 4ch, insert hook into 1st ch, pull Cut yarn B, using Yarn A, 3tr into the
by working the last yarn over and pull
1st ch through loop on hook to make next sp between 3tr clusters, 3tr into
through in Yarn B.
a ring, find centre of ring, insert hook next 2ch corner sp, 2ch, 3tr into same
into centre of ring, lift 1st loop on 2ch corner sp changing to Yarn B in
Cut Yarn A and using Yarn B, 3tr into
hook over ring, yarn over hook and last tr as before.
next 2ch corner sp, 2ch, 3tr into same
pull through loop on hook to make 2ch sp changing to Yarn A in last tr by
Cut Yarn A, using Yarn B, 3tr into each
1ch. working the last yarn over and pull
of next 2 sps between 3tr clusters,
through in Yarn A.
ss into the top of beginning 3ch and
Alternative method: fasten off.
Sharna is a big fan of little cheats to Cut Yarn B and using Yarn A, 3tr into
make your crochet easier. So if you’re the next sp between 3tr clusters
5th Rnd. Join Yarn B into any 2ch
changing to yarn B in last tr by
finding the above a little tricky, you corner sp, 3ch, 2tr into same 2ch sp,
working the last yarn over and pull
could try this instead: 2ch, 3tr into same 2ch sp, * 3tr into
through in Yarn B, 3tr into 2ch corner
each sp between clusters to next
sp, 2ch, 3tr into same corner sp
Make 4ch, ss into 1st ch to make a ring, 2ch corner sp, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) into 2ch
changing to Yarn A in the last tr as
ss into centre of ring. corner sp, * repeat from * to * twice
before.
more, 3tr into each sp between
clusters to end, ss into top of
1st Rnd. (rs) 3ch (3ch counts as 1tr), Cut Yarn B and using Yarn A, 3tr into
beginning 3ch, ss into each of next 2tr
2tr into ring, 2ch, (3tr into ring, 2ch) the next sp between 3tr clusters, 3tr
and into next 2ch sp.
3 times, ss into top of beginning 3ch. into last 2ch corner sp, 2ch, 3tr into
same 2ch corner sp, changing to Yarn
6th Rnd. 3ch, 2tr into same 2ch sp,
2nd Rnd. Ss into the next 2tr of 1st B in last tr as before, using Yarn B, 3tr
2ch, 3tr into same 2ch sp, * 3tr into
in the next sp between 3tr clusters,
each sp between clusters to next HOW TO JOIN YOUR GRANNY STRIPE ROWS
2ch corner sp, (3tr, 2ch, 3tr) into 2ch SQUARES Now it’s time to add 2 rows of granny
corner sp, * repeat from * to * twice Use Yarn B (Cream) stripes to the top and bottom edges of
more, 3tr into each sp between each strip of heart squares.
clusters to end, ss into top of Put your first two squares together,
beginning 3ch. Fasten off. right sides facing and making sure that With rs facing, join Yarn A (Deep
the hearts are pointing the same way. Rose) to corner 2ch sp at end of long
Make 16 Sweet Heart Squares in total, You’ll be working your hook under edge of strip of heart squares.
2 of each colour for the heart with a the outside loops (at top of sts) only.
cream surround for each square:- Starting in the 2ch corner sp, you’ll be 1st Row. Using Yarn A, 3ch (3ch counts
1 more using Yarn A and Yarn B. working from right to left. as 1tr), 1tr into corner 2ch sp, * (3tr
2 using Yarn C and Yarn B. into next sp between 3tr clusters) 5
2 using Yarn D and Yarn B. Insert your hook into the 2ch corner times, 3tr into joining seam between
2 using Yarn E and Yarn B. sp of both squares, yarn over hook and squares, * repeat from * to * 6 times
2 using Yarn F and Yarn B. draw through both sps, yarn over hook more, (3tr into next sp between 3tr
2 using Yarn G and Yarn B. and 1ch. clusters) 5 times, 2tr into corner 2ch
sp at end of strip. Fasten off. 145tr.
2 using Yarn H and Yarn B.
Insert hook into first outside loop of
2 using Yarn J and Yarn B. 2nd Row. With rs facing, join Yarn B
the next st in the square closest to
you, insert your hook into the outside (Cream) into 1st tr, 3ch (3ch counts as
JOIN SQUARES loop of the square behind, yarn over 1tr), 3tr into sp before next 3tr cluster,
Make 2 rows of 8 squares, joining in hook and pull through both loops then * 3tr into next sp between 3tr clusters,
the following colour sequence:- through loop on hook. Work your repeat from * to sp before last 2tr, 2tr
way along making slip stitches in the into sp before last 2tr, miss next tr, 1tr
Yarn E Sunshine outside loops only of both squares in into last tr. Fasten off. 145tr.
Yarn J Mauve Marl the same way until you reach the next
Yarn C Rustic Pink corner sp, 1dc into both corner sp. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows on the other
Yarn G Oyster Pink Fasten off. side of your first strip of Sweet Heart
Granny Squares.
Yarn H Gilt
Then repeat the same process until
Yarn A Deep Rose Repeat 1st and 2nd rows on both sides
you have one long strip of 8 heart
Yarn F Zest squares. of your second strip of Sweet Heart
Yarn D Cantaloupe Granny Squares.
Once you have finished joining both
strips of 8 heart squares, sew in all the That’s week 1 finished.
loose ends.
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DESIGN NO 10850
MEASUREMENTS

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2
Yarn F013 Hayfield Bonus DK, 100g

1
Yarn A

3
616 Deep Rose 2

4
Yarn B
812 Cream 3

5
2
Yarn C
1
635 Rustic Pink

6
Yarn D
1
577 Cantaloupe

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Yarn E

3
1

8
555 Sunshine

Yarn F

9
1
582 Zest

Yarn G

10
1

4
614 Oyster Pink

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Yarn H
2
569 Gilt

12
Yarn J
2
588 Mauve MarL

13
Yarn K
1
963 Biscuit

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You also need 1 4.00mm (UK 8 – USA G/6) Crochet Hook.
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.

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6

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TENSION
The actual size of your blanket will depend on your tension
(how tightly you crochet). Whilst tension isn’t essential to
SIZE the success of the project, it will make a difference to the 17
size of the blanket and amount of yarn used
7

18

For Week 1 square finished size approximately

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11cm x 11cm (4¼in x 4¼in)

8 squares crocheted together will be approximately

20

88cm x 11cm (34¾in x 4¼in).

8

180 cm (71”)
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(approximately)
We’ve given these measurements as a guide but everyone
crochets differently and Sharna wants you to relax and
22

enjoy making this blanket rather than worrying too much

about tension.
9

23

If your squares are much smaller than the guide size, your
finished blanket might be slightly smaller than Sharna’s and
24

98 cm (38½”) you could have a bit more yarn left over. If you’re happy
(approximately) with that, don’t worry at all, otherwise you could try a
25

4.50mm crochet hook.

10

If your squares are much bigger than 11cm, (4¼in), you

26

might want to try dropping down to a 3.50mm or 3.00mm

crochet hook, remembering to change back up next week.
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STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS THIS WEEK’S STITCH HOW TO’S
These instructions use US terms
throughout. SLIP STITCH loops on hook (2 loops left on hook),
Insert hook into the stitch or space yarn over hook and draw yarn through
indicated in pattern, yarn over hook last 2 loops on hook.
ch - chain
dc - double crochet and draw yarn through both the stitch
or space and the loop on the hook. FASTEN OFF
DK - double knitting
With the last loop still on hook, cut
rnd - round
the yarn (leaving a long enough tail for
rs - right side CHAIN
weaving the end in) then yarn over
sc - single crochet To start, make a slip knot and place
hook and draw end of yarn all the way
sp(s) - space(s) loop on hook. To make 1 chain, yarn
through loop on hook. Pull tight to
ss - slip stitch over hook and draw yarn through loop
secure.
st(s) - stitch(es) on hook.
SINGLE CROCHET STITCH
WEEK 1 CAL PATTERN (US) DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH Insert hook into stitch or space
SWEET HEART SQUARE Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch indicated in pattern, yarn over hook,
or space indicated in pattern, yarn draw yarn through stitch or space
Use Yarn A (Deep Rose) over hook, draw yarn through stitch (2 loops on hook), yarn over hook
or space (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw yarn through both loops on
GETTING STARTED hook and draw yarn through 1st 2 hook.
Following Sharna’s video guide:
Make 4ch, insert hook into 1st ch, pull
1st ch through loop on hook to make by working the last yarn over and pull clusters changing to Yarn A in last dc as
a ring, find centre of ring, insert hook through in Yarn B. before.
into centre of ring, lift 1st loop on
hook over ring, yarn over hook and Cut Yarn A and using Yarn B, 3dc into Cut yarn B, using Yarn A, 3dc into the
pull through loop on hook to make next 2ch corner sp, 2ch, 3dc into same next sp between 3dc clusters, 3dc into
1ch. 2ch sp changing to Yarn A in last dc next 2ch corner sp, 2ch, 3dc into same
by working the last yarn over and pull 2ch corner sp changing to Yarn B in
Alternative method: through in Yarn A. last dc as before.
Sharna is a big fan of little cheats to
make your crochet easier. So if you’re Cut Yarn B and using Yarn A, 3dc into Cut Yarn A, using Yarn B, 3dc into each
the next sp between 3dc clusters of next 2 sps between 3dc clusters,
finding the above a little tricky, you
changing to Yarn B in last dc by ss into the top of beginning 3ch and
could try this instead: working the last yarn over and pull fasten off.
through in Yarn B, 3dc into 2ch corner
Make 4ch, ss into 1st ch to make a ring, sp, 2ch, 3dc into same corner sp 5th Rnd. Join Yarn B into any 2ch
ss into centre of ring. changing to Yarn A in the last dc as corner sp, 3ch, 2dc into same 2ch sp,
before. 2ch, 3dc into same 2ch sp, * 3dc into
1st Rnd. (rs) 3ch (3ch counts as 1dc), each sp between clusters to next 2ch
2dc into ring, 2ch, (3dc into ring, 2ch) Cut Yarn B and using Yarn A, 3dc into corner sp, (3dc, 2ch, 3dc) into 2ch
3 times, ss into top of beginning 3ch. the next sp between 3dc clusters, 3dc corner sp, * repeat from * to * twice
into last 2ch corner sp, 2ch, 3dc into more, 3dc into each sp between
2nd Rnd. Ss into the next 2dc of 1st same 2ch corner sp, changing to Yarn clusters to end, ss into top of
B in last dc as before, using Yarn B, 3dc beginning 3ch, ss into each of next 2dc
cluster and into next 2ch sp, 3ch (3ch
in the next sp between 3dc clusters, and into next 2ch sp.
counts as 1dc), 2dc into same 2ch sp, changing to Yarn A in the last dc as
2ch, 3dc into same 2ch sp, (3dc into before, ss into top of beginning 3ch. 6th Rnd. 3ch, 2dc into same 2ch sp,
next 2ch sp, 2ch, 3dc into same 2ch sp) 2ch, 3dc into same 2ch sp, * 3dc into
3 times, ss into top of beginning 3ch. 4th Rnd. Continue with Yarn A, ss each sp between clusters to next 2ch
across the next 2dc and into next 2ch corner sp, (3dc, 2ch, 3dc) into 2ch
In the next rnd we will start changing sp, 3ch (counts as first dc), 2dc into corner sp, * repeat from * to * twice
colour. 2ch sp, 2ch, 3dc into same 2ch sp, 3dc more, 3dc into each sp between
into next sp between 3dc clusters clusters to end, ss into top of
Use Yarn A (Deep Rose) and Yarn B changing to Yarn B in last dc as before. beginning 3ch. Fasten off.
(Cream)
3rd Rnd. Using Yarn A, ss into the top Cut Yarn A, using Yarn B, 3dc into next Make 16 Sweet Heart Squares in total,
of each of the next 2dc and into next sp between 3dc clusters, 3dc into next 2 of each colour for the heart with a
2ch sp, 3ch (3ch counts as 1dc), 2dc 2ch corner sp, 2ch, 3dc into same 2ch cream surround for each square:-
into same 2ch sp, 2ch, 3dc into same sp, 3dc into each of next 2 sps 1 more using Yarn A and Yarn B.
2ch sp (to form first corner). between 3dc clusters, 3dc into next
2 using Yarn C and Yarn B.
2ch corner sp, 2ch, 3dc into same 2ch
Work 3dc into next sp between 3dc sp, 3dc into next sp between 3dc 2 using Yarn D and Yarn B.
clusters changing to Yarn B in last dc 2 using Yarn E and Yarn B.
2 using Yarn F and Yarn B. Insert your hook into the 2ch corner 2ch sp at end of long edge of strip of
2 using Yarn G and Yarn B. sp of both squares, yarn over hook and heart squares.
2 using Yarn H and Yarn B. draw through both sps, yarn over hook
2 using Yarn J and Yarn B. and 1ch. 1st Row. Using Yarn A, (Deep Rose)
3ch (3ch counts as 1dc), 1dc into
Insert hook into first outside loop of corner 2ch space, * (3dc into next sp
JOIN SQUARES the next st in the square closest to between 3dc clusters) 5 times, 3dc
Make 2 rows of 8 squares, joining in you, insert your hook into the outside into joining seam between squares, *
the following colour sequence:- loop of the square behind, yarn over repeat from * to * 6 times more, (3dc
hook and pull through both loops then into next sp
Yarn E Sunshine through loop on hook. Work your between 3dc clusters) 5 times, 2dc
Yarn J Mauve Marl way along making slip stitches in the into corner 2ch sp at end of strip.
Yarn C Rustic Pink outside loops only of both squares in Fasten off. 145tr.
Yarn G Oyster Pink the same way until you reach the next
Yarn H Gilt corner sp, 1sc into both corner sps. 2nd Row. With rs facing, join Yarn B
Yarn A Deep Rose Fasten off. (Cream) into first tr, 3ch (3ch counts
Yarn F Zest as 1dc), 3dc into sp before next 3dc
Then repeat the same process until cluster, * 3dc into next sp between 3dc
Yarn D Cantaloupe
you have one long strip of 8 heart clusters, repeat from * to sp before
squares. last 2dc, 2dc into sp before last 2dc,
HOW TO JOIN YOUR miss next dc, 1dc into last dc. Fasten
SQUARES Once you have finished joining both off. 145dc.
Use Yarn B (Cream) strips of 8 heart squares, sew in all the
loose ends. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows on the other
Put your first two squares together, side of your first strip of Sweet Heart
right sides facing and making sure that GRANNY STRIPE ROWS Granny Squares.
the hearts are pointing the same way. Now it’s time to add 2 rows of granny
You’ll be working your hook under stripes to the top and bottom edges of Repeat 1st and 2nd rows on both sides
the outside loops (at top of sts) only. each strip of heart squares. of your second strip of Sweet Heart
Starting in the 2ch corner sp, you’ll be Granny Squares.
working from right to left. With rs facing, join Yarn A to corner
That’s week 1 finished.