Knitted Heart Picture Granny Square
The Knitted Heart Granny Square is a charming and unique pattern that combines the traditional granny square technique with a heart motif. This delightful design is perfect for adding a touch of love and warmth to any project. The square itself is created using a combination of knit and purl stitches, resulting in a textured and visually appealing fabric. The heart motif is then added using intarsia or duplicate stitch techniques, allowing you to customize the colors and placement of the hearts to suit your personal style. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to inspire creativity and bring joy to your knitting projects. So grab your needles and yarn, and let the Knitted Heart Granny Square be the heartwarming centerpiece of your next knitting adventure.
Requirements:
DK yarn – a plain self coloured yarn is best for this project (and possibly not black or navy) ~ around 12g
4mm needles
Instructions:
Cast on 33sts
Knit 9 rows
Row 10: K5, purl to last 5sts, k5
Row 11: Knit
Row 12: K5, p11, k1, p11, k5
Row 13: Knit
Row 14: K5, p10, k3, p10, k5
Row 15: Knit
Row 16: K5, p9, k5, p9, k5
Row 17: Knit
Row 18: K5, p8, k7, p8, k5
Row 19: Knit
Row 20: K5, p7, k9, p7, k5
Row 21: Knit
Row 22: K5, p6, k11, p6, k5
Row 23: Knit
Row 24: K5, p5, k13, p5, k5
Row 25: Knit
Row 26: K5, p4, k15, p4, k5
Row 27: Knit
Row 28: K5, p3, k17, p3, k5
Row 29: Knit
Row 30: K5, p2, k19, p2, k5
Row 31: Knit
Row 32: K5, p2, k9, p1, k9, p2, k5
Row 33: Knit
Row 34: K5, p3, k7, p3, k7, p3, k5
Row 35: Knit
Row 36: K5, p3, k6, p5, k6, p3, k5
Row 37: Knit
Row 38: K5, p4, k4, p7, k4, p4, k5
Row 39: Knit
Row 40: K5, purl to last 5sts, k5
Knit 9 rows
Cast off
Darn away ends
If you would like to add 'plain' squares to your blanket to alternate with the picture squares, here's how ~
Plain Blanket Square
Requirements:
DK yarn – a plain self coloured yarn is best for this project
4mm needles
Instructions:
Cast on 33sts
Knit 9 rows
Row 10: K5, purl to last 5sts, k5
Row 11: Knit
Row 12: K5, purl to last 5sts, k5
Repeat the last 2 rows 14 times more
Knit 9 rows
Cast off
Darn away ends