Knitted Baby Hearts Afghan

The Knitted Baby Hearts Afghan is a charming and cozy blanket that is perfect for wrapping your little one in love and warmth. With its beautiful heart design, it adds a sweet touch to any nursery or baby room. This handmade piece is not only adorable but also practical, making it a wonderful gift for baby showers or welcoming a new arrival. The soft, knitted texture feels gentle against delicate baby skin, providing comfort and snuggles during naptime or cuddle sessions. Whether used as a decorative accent or a functional blanket, the Knitted Baby Hearts Afghan is sure to become a cherished keepsake for both parent and child, creating lasting memories of love and care.

One ball of cotton yarn, size 7 needles 

Cast on 40 Stitches, K = knit, p = purl.
This pattern is not suited for using a different border.
Row 1-9 and all odd rows) Knit across Row 10) k9, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k9 Row 12) k8, p4, k4, p8, k4, p4, k8 Row 14) k7, p6, k3, p8, k3, p6, k7 Row 16) k6, p8, k3, p6, k3, p8, k6 Row 18) k6, p8, k4, p4, k4, p8, k6 Row 20) k7, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k7 Row 22, 24) knit across Row 26) k9, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k9 Row 28) k8, p4, k4, p8, k4, p4, k8 Row 30) k7, p6, k3, p8, k3, p6, k7 Row 32) k6, p8, k3, p6, k3, p8, k6 Row 34) k6, p8, k4, p4, k4, p8, k6 Row 36) k7, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k7 Row 38, 40) knit across Row 42) k9, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k9 Row 44) k8, p4, k4, p8, k4, p4, k8 Row 46) k7, p6, k3, p8, k3, p6, k7 Row 48) k6, p8, k3, p6, k3, p8, k6 Row 50) k6, p8, k4, p4, k4, p8, k6 Row 52) k7, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k7 Row 53-60) Knit across Bind off and weave in ends.