Next, here is proof that you don't have to choose between hearts and flowers while looking for a perfect base for your lovely project. Better still, this heart granny square is not a square at all, but it is heart-shaped and has an inset flower. They look amazing in pastel shades but you can go for something bolder as well.

Next, these lovely amazing squares are a marine-themed, highly textured building block to incorporate into your projects. To summarize, this is a small square, 4″ on a side, which will be great to incorporate into afghans, blankets or other projects. However, the block itself is quite thick and will give a larger project a lovely drape.

Of course, the neat thing about amazing squares is that they're classy and timeless. Moreover, they often combine varying textures and colors, as in here.

Here is another variation of popcorn heart blanket and the squares to make it, also designed by Lisa Hooper. Overall, no words are needed - it's just that gorgeous.

Next, you can never get enough of patterns for crochet hearts and these two will be perfect for any occasion. Of course, the textures, shapes, colors, all work perfectly here. As it turns out, all you need is love and the perfect square. Which one do you like better?

Next, no 3 square ideas would be complete without a touch of mystery and nighttime mystique. In these cool purples and blues, the Maya square fits the bill ideally.

Of course, African flower crochet is also another beautiful addition. Therefore, let's enrich our collection of 3 square ideas with this timeless, yet au currant design.

Of course, this next popcorn heart blanket is as sweet as a small baby… almost (it's obvious that nothing can compare to those small hands, feets and uncontrolled grins of a tiny face :). So, let's say a rainbow bobble heart is the next sweetest thing!

If you're like me and my kiddos, you might use a lot of emojis in your test messages. I was scrolling through the various emoji images a few weeks ago and it occurred to me that the animal faces would make perfect corner to corner (c2c) squares! These square graphs are the perfect size for baby loveys, pillow covers (although I'd recommend going down a hook size to an H/5mm), one square of a larger blanket, one side of a tote bag, or as wall art (just add a dowel rod and hang it up!).