Love is in the air! Give your (knitted) heart to your true love! With this cute little heart, you can show your Valentine just how much you love them. Want to join in and knit one?
We’re knitting this adorable little heart especially for Valentine’s Day. Of course, you can also knit it if you just like it. After all, Valentine’s Day isn’t the only day for love! The heart is knitted with the fine cotton yarn Yarn and Colors Epic. Choose from 125 different colors and get started with the Free Knitting Pattern below!
Tools & Supplies to Knit a Heart
- 1 ball of Yarn and Colors Epic, color 031 Cardinal. The original heart was knitted with Phildar Phil Coton 4. Unfortunately, the colors of this yarn are no longer available in our selection.
- 1 ball of Yarn and Colors Epic, color 043 Pearl
- Size 4.5 Knitting Needles -
Synthetic Stuffing
Stitches Used
Barley Seed Stitch:
1st row: * 1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch *, repeat from * to *, and end with 1 knit stitch
2nd and 4th rows: knit the stitches as they appear.
3rd row: * 1 purl stitch, 1 knit stitch *, repeat from * to *, and end with 1 purl stitch.
Repeat these 4 rows throughout. Every 2 rows, the stitches are worked in the opposite direction.
Heart Knit Pattern
Part 1
Cast on 5 sts using size 4.5 knitting needles, color Ecarlate, working in seed stitch, and follow the chart for increases and decreases. Bind off when the piece measures 11 cm (36 rows).
Br. a second copy of the same work.
Finishing
Sew the various seams closed. Assemble the two pieces (from point A to point B, then from point C to point D). Sew the edge seam closed, leaving an opening for stuffing, then close it. Using thread 043 Pearl, make a cord consisting of 2 strands of 4 threads each (finished length 50 cm), then single crochet it in place at the center of the heart.
You can use your heart as a door hanger, tie it to a chair for your Valentine's Day dinner, or use it as a keychain. So cute!
Are you doing anything special for Valentine's Day?
