Today I have been working on a little pattern for a Valentine Heart and I am so please to be finished and to be able to share it here. It really is the easiest pattern, knitted entirely in garter stitch, flat with the slightest shaping on the sides. They knit up quickly and look wonderful in garter or stocking stitch too, if you would like to add some variation. I embroidered a heart on mine, but you could also embroider the word 'love' or someone's name for instance, too. Ok enough talking from me, here is the pattern:)
Materials:
Red yarn for your heart
White yarn for embroidery
Roving for stuffing
Wool needle for sewing up
Pattern: (Knit two sides)
Cast on 1 stitch.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Increase into the first stitch, knit to the end, increase into the last stitch. (3 stitches)
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Increase into the first stitch, knit to the end, increase into the last stitch. (5 stitches)
Row 5: Knit
Row 6: Increase into the first stitch, knit to the end, increase into the last stitch. (7 stitches)
Row 7-8: Knit
Row 9: Increase into the first stitch, knit to the end, increase into the last stitch. (9 stitches)
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: Increase into the first stitch, knit to the end, increase into the last stitch. (11 stitches)
Row 12: Knit
Row 13: Increase into the first stitch, knit to the end, increase into the last stitch. (13 stitches)
Row 14-21: Knit
Row 22: Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning of the row, knit until the last 2 stitches and knit 2 together. (11 stitches)
Row 23: Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning of the row, knit until the last 2 stitches and knit 2 together. (9 stitches)
Row 24: Knit 2 stitches together at the beginning of the row, knit until the last 2 stitches and knit 2 together. (7 stitches)
Cast off
Once you have knitted two sides, sew right sides together and leave a little opening for stuffing. Turn onto the right side and stuff. Once your heart is lovely and firm, sew closed.
Sew a thread at the base of your heart, push your needle up throught the inside of the heart and pull it out the top of the heart.
Push the needle back into the top of the heart and pull it out the base of the heart where you started sewing.
Pull quite tightly so that a depression is seen on the top of the heart giving you the wonderful heart shape:) and finish off.
I embroidered a little heart and also added some yarn for a hanging ornamnet:)
Enjoy!
xo
Linda
Please note, this pattern is for personal use only, and not for resale, items knitted from this pattern may not be sold for commercial purposes, thank you.
That's lovely
ReplyDeleteand the instructions look lovely and clear too
THANK YOU
Perfectly sweet Linda.
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes, Tonya
I love coming here everyday and seeing all of your amazing tutorials. You are such a gift Linda, and what a generous heart you have!
ReplyDeleteI like it in garter stitch! What a cute idea and it doesn't cost any calories. :D
ReplyDeleteLinda I LOVE your knitting patterns more than anyone else's! They're written in a way I can understand, use the little handful of stitches and tricks I know, and create things I actually want to make! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, is the heart, and of you to share the pattern!
ReplyDeleteOff to dig out some red and white yarn....
You know, if you knit a couple of these and attached them with a length of yarn between them, they'd make a darling bookmark. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteLovely pattern and it comes at just the right time, too. Can't wait to make several.
ReplyDeleteOh, how sweet! I love the embroidery, its such a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so sweet :) What a wonderful Valentine project.
ReplyDeleteLinda that is perfect! My eldest has his birthday on Valentines Day so I like to make him a little something from me. He gets embarrassed but really he likes it and now it is expected so this little heart will be just the thing :-)
ReplyDeleteI *heart* this idea. Seriously, it's such a sweet ornament. Many thanks for sharing the pattern.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and light...
Not sure that my first attempt at commenting was successful. Wanted to let you know that I *heart* this sweet little ornament ;-)
ReplyDeleteBlessings...
Adorable! A perfect little knitted gift. You always create the best projects.
ReplyDeleteYou are like the faucet in my kitchen - magically, there is always something sweet, refreshing and restoring coming out of it.
ReplyDeleteI posted the hearts I made from this pattern on my blog today:
ReplyDeletehttp://annabranford.com/making-things/a-knitting-pattern-even-i-can-follow
I get so excited when I find a knitting pattern I can follow :)
Thank you for this pattern. I took a knitting class only a couple of days before trying this. Learned how to decrease and Increase on Youtube - and blogged about the outcome.
ReplyDeleteI added two charms to it and have it hanging in our inspiration wall.
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I love this pattern. It is nearly Valentine's day and I want to knit one for my mom. I love the fact that it is all in garter stitch because I never learned the purl stitch and have trouble finding patterns that I can make with my limited abilities. If anyone has any other ideas for good garter stitch patterns, could they please tell me or give me the site address?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the awesome pattern! I love that it is all in garter stitch and requires very little shaping. I want to make one for my grandmother. It is so cute! Thank you! If you have any other cute little easy patterns, please tell me how to access them. Thank you so much! It is such a nice pattern and I know I will enjoy it a lot.
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