3D Heart FREE knitting pattern
Simple. cute and quick to knit these adorable garter stitch hearts.
Materials
* DK yarn
* 3mm Knitting Needles (US 3) (UK 11)
* Tapestry Needle
* Toy Stuffing
* Stitch Marker
Stitch Directory
k - knit
kfb - Knit front and back (Increase stitch)
k2tog - knit next 2 stitches together
ssk - Slip Slip Knit
SM - Stitch Marker
st(s) - stitch(es)
rep - repeat instructions within the brackets, the number of times specified
Pattern Notes
* Tension Gauge: No tension RequiredChange the size of your materials for different size hearts
* Finished heart size for materials above
8.5cm wide by 6.5cm high. ( inches)
* Pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner.
* Heart is worked flat.
Heart Pattern
Worked from the Bottom of the heart to the top.
Cast on 4sts
Row 1 and ALL ODD rows - k
Row 2 - (kfb) 4 times, [8] rs - Mark this side with a SM.
Row 4 - k1, (kfb) 2 times, k2 (kfb) 2 times, k1, [12]
Row 6 - k2, (kfb) 2 times, k4 (kfb) 2 times, k2, [16]
Row 8 - k3, (kfb) 2 times, k6 (kfb) 2 times, k3, [20]
Row 10 - k4, (kfb) 2 times, k8 (kfb) 2 times, k4, [24]
Row 12 - k5, (kfb) 2 times, k10 (kfb) 2 times, k5, [28]
Row 14 - k6, (kfb) 2 times, k12 (kfb) 2 times, k6, [32]
Row 16 - k7, (kfb) 2 times, k14 (kfb) 2 times, k7, [36]
Row 18 - k8, (kfb) 2 times, k16 (kfb) 2 times, k8, [40]
Row 20 - k9, (kfb) 2 times, k18 (kfb) 2 times, k9, [44]
Rows 22 & 24 - k [44]
Hump
From Row 26 to Row 30 work in the first 22 sts only, leaving any remaining sts on the needle
Row 26 - ssk, k7, k2tog, ssk, k7, k2tog, [18]
Row 28 - ssk, k5, k2tog, ssk, k5, k2tog, [14]
Row 30 - ssk, k3, k2tog, ssk, k3, k2tog, [10]
Cast off knitwise the 10 sts.
With right side facing, reattach the yarn to the first of the 22 sts left from Row 26.
Repeat Rows 26 to 30
Cast off, once off the needles, the heart will take shape, using the yarn tails sew up the hump seams and the back seam with the mattress stitch. Stuff the heart when you are half way down the back seam.
Making up Photos
Row 26
Front Side off the needles
Back Side off the needles 
Sewing up the hump
Sewing up the back seam
Stuff the heart
3 comments
Hi
I’ve knitted two hearts and both have a flat row on the top which should be a curve, where I have cast off the stitches. What am I doing wrong please?
Hello
I’ve made two of these now and both have a flat top on the hearts where I have cast off the stitches. Is there something I’m doing wrong please?
What easy instructions to follow.Thankyou for including the free patterns on your site.Being a new pensioner it comes in very handy.I’m used to knitting baby items, not very well,struggle picking up stitches for button band.Toys and teddies etc will be a challenge but I’m willing to try my best.Thankyou.(Not good with emails)