Knitted Small Heart
Knitted small hearts are a delightful and heartwarming craft that brings joy to both the maker and the recipient. These tiny tokens of affection are lovingly handmade with soft yarn and careful stitches, making them cozy and comforting to hold. Whether gifted as a symbol of love, friendship, or gratitude, knitted small hearts carry with them a special touch of handmade charm that warms the heart. Their cute and petite size makes them perfect for adorning gifts, keychains, or simply serving as a pocket-sized reminder of love and positivity. So, grab your knitting needles and spread some cheer with these adorable knitted small hearts that are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face!
Materials:
Worsted Weight yarn (shown in Paton's wool yarn in red)
Size 7 dpns
Darning Needle
Notes:
Be sure to maintain the same tension and not knit too tightly. Otherwise, you'll get a curly heart.
CO 2
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: K1, yo, m1, K1
Row 3: Knit (4)
Row 4: K1, yo, Knit to 1 before last stitch, yo, K1
Row 5: Knit (6)
Row 6: Repeat row 4
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: Repeat row 4
Row 9: Knit
Row 10: Repeat row 4
Row 11: Knit
Row 12: Repeat row 4
Row 13: Knit
Row 14: Repeat row 4
Row 15: Knit (You should now have 16 stitches on needle)
Row 16: K1, yo, K2tog, K12, K2tog, yo, K1
Row 17: Knit
Row 18: Repeat row 16
Row 19: Knit
This is where the top of the heart begins...
Right Side:
Row 20: K1, yo, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K1 **Leave the remaining 8 stitches on the other needle for later, turn work and begin the next row that you just did)
Row 21: Knit (8)
Row 22: K1, yo, K2tog x3, yo, K1
Row 23: Knit (7)
Row 24: K1, yo, K2tog x3 (5)
Row 25: Knit
Row 26: K2tog, K1, K2tog (3)
Row 27: K2tog, K1 (2)
Thread yarn through remaining 2 stitches, cut, and weave in. (Use the remaining yarn to round out the heart and fix any spots that need tightening or filling.)
Left Side:
Pick up the remaining 8 stitches on the other dpn...
Row 20: K1, yo, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K1
Row 21: Knit (8)
Row 22: K1, yo, K2tog x3, yo, K1
Row 23: Knit (7)
Row 24: K2tog x3, yo, K1
Row 25: Knit (5)
Row 26: K2tog, K1, K2tog (3)
Row 27: K1, K2tog (2)
Thread yarn through remaining 2 stitches and weave in.
Weave in all ends. Block if desired. The hearts I made were 3" tall by 3 1/2" wide.
To make a garland, simply make as many hearts as desired, then thread them using the length of yarn you desire. You could also knit an I-cord or crochet a chain but I preferred the simplicity and thickness of the plain yarn. Weave through the tops of each heart wherever you would like them placed! Enjoy!
