Knitted Heart Shaped Hot Pad

Add a touch of warmth and love to your kitchen with the Knitted Heart Shaped Hot Pad, a sweet and functional accessory that's sure to delight! Made from soft, heat-resistant yarn and featuring a charming heart shape, this adorable hot pad is perfect for protecting your countertops from hot dishes and pans while adding a dash of romance to your cooking routine. With its easy-care construction and compact size, it's a thoughtful gift for friends and family or a lovely addition to your own kitchen decor.

Size:
Approximately 5½" x 5½"

Gauge:
About 5 sts=1 inch in St st (not vital)

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn Size 8 US (5 mm) needles

Instructions
CO 9 sts.
Rows 1-3: K1, yo, k across to center stitch, k in front loop, back loop, then front loop again of center stitch (double inc), k across to last st, yo, k1
Rows 4-15: K across to center stitch, k in front loop, back loop, then front loop again of center stitch (double inc), k across rem sts
Rows 16-18: K2tog, k across to center stitch, k in front loop, back loop, then front loop again of center stitch (double inc), k across to last 2 sts, k2tog
Rows 19-21: (K2tog) twice, k across to center stitch, k in front loop, back loop, then front loop again of center stitch (double inc), k across to last 4 sts, (k2tog) twice BO. Weave in ends on WS.