Free knitting patterns, knitted heart pattern.

This lovely knitting pattern was kindly contributed by designer Stephanie Spencer. Please contact Stephanie with any questions regarding this pattern.

Materials Needed: Size 6 needles; scissors; 1 stitch holder or safety pin; yarn of any color.

Cast on 2 stitches.

Row 1: P2

Row 2: K2

Row 3: P1, YO, P1 ( 3 sts )

Row 4: K3

Row 5: P1, YO, knit to last stitch, YO, P1. ( 4 sts )

Row 6: Knit 4

Continue to knit this way until there are 20 stitches on the knitting needle.

Decreasing:

First side of heart

Put 10 stitches on stitch holder or safety pin, and then with the other 10 stitches allready on the needle, knit across.

Row 2: Purl across

Row 3: Knit across

Row 4: P1, P2tog. Purl until you reach the last 3 stitches. P2, P2tog, P1. ( 6 stitches )

Row 7: Knit

Row 8: P1, P2tog, P2tog, P1. ( 4 stitches )

Row 9: Knit

Row 10: K2tog, K2tog, Bind off last 2 stitches on the needle. Cut yarn.

Take the 10 stitches off the stitch holder or safety pin and repeat as for first side of heart.