A Wee Bit of Love

I wanted to make something little and cute for David this Valentine's Day,  so I decided to make him a wee heart filled with love! 

Here's the pattern:

 

A Wee Bit of Love

Materials:

Katia Espiga – 1 Ball 50 % Cotton, 50% Acrylic, 121 meters/ 50 gram Ball

Or: Any Double Knit Cotton – 15 yards

3.5mm/US4 80 cm Circular Knitting Needle (for working magic loop)

Gauge: 24 sts = 4"/10cm

Size: 1.5" tall x 2" wide

                      

Instructions:

Cast on 4 sts. Join evenly in the round making sure not to twist stitches.
Round 1: Knit.

Round 2 (Increase Row): *K1, M1, knit to end of 1st needle.M1, K1. Repeat from * for second needle.

Round 3: Knit.

Repeat the last 2 rows until there are 32 sts total.

Next Row (Dividing Row): Knit 8 sts. Slide the next 16 sts onto waste yarn. Knit remaining last 8 sts. When working magic loop, each needle will have 8 sts.

Next Round: Knit.

Top of Right Heart Shaping:

Round 1: Sl1, K1, PSSO, K2, K2tog, Sl1, K1, PSSO, K2, K2tog.

Round 2: Knit.

Repeat Round 1 & 2, once more.

Using the kitchener stitch, fasten off.

Stuff heart with filling before starting to knit other side.

Top of Left Heart Shaping: 

Redistribute 16 stitches from waste yarn onto needles. When working magic loop, each needle will have 8 sts.

Next Round: Knit.

Round 1: Sl1, K1, PSSO, K2, K2tog, Sl1, K1, PSSO, K2, K2tog.

Round 2: Knit.

Repeat Round 1 & 2, once more.

Using the kitchener stitch, fasten off.

Make these cute hearts to share with the people you love!

Enjoy!