Knitted Valentine Heart

Knitted Valentine Hearts are such a heartwarming and charming way to spread love and joy on Valentine's Day! Whether you are an experienced knitter or trying your hand at crafting for the first time, creating these adorable hearts is a delightful project. With just some colorful yarn, knitting needles, and a bit of creativity, you can make these lovely tokens of affection for your loved ones. Imagine the smiles on their faces when they receive a handmade knitted heart that carries your love and thoughtfulness. It's a sweet and personal touch that can brighten someone's day and show them how much they mean to you. So why not grab your yarn, pick a cozy spot, and start knitting your way to spreading love this Valentine's Day!

You will need:

• 4mm straight knitting needles
• DK yarn
• Darning needle
• Optional: Stuffing, string, pinbacks, keyrings, clips

This is knitted top down, starting at the curves at the top of the heart, ending at the point at the bottom.

Cast on 3 – You will end up making 2 on the one needle

1. Knit 1 front and back, knit 1, knit 1 front and back (5 stitches)
2. Knit all stitches
3. Slip 1, knit 1 front and back, knit 1, knit 1 front and back, knit 1 (7 stitches)
4. Knit 3, purl 1, knit 3
5. Slip 1, knit 1 front and back, knit 3, knit 1 front and back, knit 1 (9 stitches)
6. Knit 3, purl 3, knit 3
7. Slip 1, knit 1 front and back, knit 5, knit 1 front and back, knit 1 (11 stitches)
8. Knit 3, purl 5, knit 3
9. Knit all stitches
10. Knit 3, purl 5, knit 3

Cut yarn with 20cm tail. Slide to the side, and cast on 3 for the second part.

Slide both sections together

1. Knit 10, knit 2 together but before moving the stitches off, knit into the back of these stitches so that you end up with 2 stitches instead of decreasing, knit 10
2. Knit 3, purl 16, knit 3
3. Knit whole row
4. Knit 3, purl 16, knit 3
5. Knit 2, ssk, knit to last 4, knit 2 together, knit 2
6. Knit 3, purl 14, knit 3
7. Knit 2, ssk, knit to last 4, knit 2 together, knit 2
8. Knit 3, purl 12, knit 3
9. Knit 2, ssk, knit to last 4, knit 2 together, knit 2
10. Knit 3, purl 10, knit 3
11. Knit 2, ssk, knit to last 4, knit 2 together, knit 2
12. Knit 3, purl 8, knit 3
13. Knit 2, ssk, knit to last 4, knit 2 together, knit 2
14. Knit 3, purl 6, knit 3
15. Knit 2, ssk, knit to last 4, knit 2 together, knit 2
16. Knit 3, purl 4, knit 3
17. Knit 2, ssk, knit to last 4, knit 2 together, knit 2
18. Knit 3, purl 2, knit 3
19. Knit 2, ssk, knit 2 together, knit 2
20. Knit whole row
21. Knit 1, ssk, knit 2 together, knit 2
22. Ssk, knit 2 together
23. Purl 2 together, cut yarn, thread through stitch, pull tight.

The flat heart needs blocking to stay flat. Darn in your tails.

You can make 2 and sew them back to back and stuff them (or fill with a pocket of lavender).