Here’s an easy heart knitting pattern that can be used as an applique or decoration on other projects like blankets, scarves, or hats. This pattern is simple and great for beginners.
Materials:
- Yarn: Any yarn (worsted weight or light worsted)
- Needles: US size 8 (5mm) straight needles
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Abbreviations:
- CO = Cast on
- K = Knit
- P = Purl
- K2tog = Knit 2 together (decrease)
- P2tog = Purl 2 together (decrease)
- BO = Bind off
Instructions:
This heart is knitted in rows on straight needles and uses basic knit and purl stitches to create the shape.
Cast On:
- CO 5 stitches.
Knit the Left Side of the Heart:
- Row 1 (Right Side): K5
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): P5
- Row 3 (Right Side): K2, K2tog, K1 (4 stitches)
- Row 4 (Wrong Side): P4
- Row 5 (Right Side): K1, K2tog, K1 (3 stitches)
- Row 6 (Wrong Side): P3
- Row 7 (Right Side): K2tog, K1 (2 stitches)
- Row 8 (Wrong Side): P2
- Row 9 (Right Side): K2tog (1 stitch)
Knit the Right Side of the Heart:
- CO 5 stitches to form the right side of the heart, leaving a gap between the left and right parts.
- Now repeat the exact same steps as the left side, but in reverse.
Finish the Heart:
- After completing both sides of the heart, you can stitch them together along the edges using a tapestry needle. Weave in any loose ends.
Optional:
- Add a little embellishment like a button in the middle of the heart or sew it onto a knitted item as a cute applique!
This simple heart knitting pattern is perfect for adding a little love to your projects!