It's been a while since my last entry, my little guy has been a tad ill, so he's had my full attention while on the mend. He's happy and healthy now however and I have had some free time to try out new knitting projects. My favorite little items I got into knitting this weekend are these sweet little plush hearts! I was looking for something to add to a gift I am putting together for a friend who recently had a baby and I though these soft little heart shapes would make a lovely decorative addition to her nursery.
These hearts are super easy to knit and super quick too! This is an awesome project to work on if you are looking for ways to use up bits and pieces of yarn that you have left over (even really small bits can be used for the stuffing).
HEART PLUSHIES
These heart-shaped pillows can be used for a plethora of things: you can use them as decor items for a room, string them together to make bunting, make a mobile for your baby, use them as magnets and brooches and you can even fill them with potpourri or lavender and use them as little drawer refreshers. You could also add some crinkly paper to the stuffing or some large beans to make sensory toys for babies. The ideas are endless!
LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN KNITTED HEART
To make your very own stuffed hearts you will need to know how to do the following stitches:
- Knit (K)
- Purl (P)
- Knit Front and Back (KFB)
- Slip Slip Knit (SSK)
- Knit 2 Together (K2Tog)
You will need the following materials:
- A pair of needles, size depending on your yarn
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Sewing needle
This pattern is courtesy of studioknits.com
THE PATTERN
- Cast On 3 stitches
1. Knit Row
2. KFB, P1, KFB (5 stitches)
3. Knit Row
4. KFB, P3, KFB (7 sts)
5. Knit Row
Snip your yarn and move the first hump of your heart down your needle.
REPEAT ROWS 1 – 5 TO MAKE YOUR SECOND HUMP
With both humps on the same needle, knit the next 14 stitches AS FOLLOWS:
You will repeat this pattern so that you have two heart shapes, which you then need to sew together. To sew them up, make sure the right sides are facing. Leave a hole to push stuffing through. Now turn it inside out, fill with stuffing and secure your hole.
Thank you for taking the time to knit with me! If you are just here for a read, thanks for stopping by, perhaps I have given you some encouragement to start a knitting project of your own in the future! If you are new to the series of Learning To Knit With @sweetpea, you can find more of my tutorials and patterns listed below:
01 - Learn To Knit: Matching Yarn And Needle Sizes
02 - Learn To Knit: That First Stitch
03 - Learn To Knit: Casting On The First Row Of Stitches
04 - Learn How To Knit With @sweetpea: The Knit Stitch (Garter Stitch)
05 - Learn How To Knit With @sweetpea: The Purl Stitch (Stocking Stitch)
06 - Learn To Knit With @sweetpea: Decreasing Stitches (SSK)
07 - Learn To Knit With @sweetpea: Increasing Stitches (Inc 1)
08 - Learn To Knit With @sweetpea: Increasing Stitches Purlwise (M1 Pw)
10 - Learn How To Knit With @sweetpea: Three-Needle Bind-Off
11 - Learn To Knit With @sweetpea: Circular Knitting
PATTERNS by @sweetpea:
- Knit A Beanie With @sweetpea - Steps And Pattern Included (YOU CAN DO IT)!
- Learn How To Knit A Flower With @sweetpea (Original Video Tutorial Included)
- Learn How To Knit Your Very Own Mittens (Brrrr, It's Cold Outside)!
- Learn How To Knit Itty Bitty Baby Booties With @sweetpea
- The Knot Stitch Pattern
Much love - @sweetpea
