February free pattern - heart shape coaster in super chunky
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Heart Coasters
You will need:
9mm knitting needles
Super chunky yarns
Starting at the top of one bump
Cast on 5 stitches.
Row 1: knit.
Row 2: knit into the front – then the back of the first stitch, knit to end of row. (6 stitches).
Row 3: knit.
Row 4: knit to the last stitch, knit into the front – then the back of the last stitch. (7 stitches).
Row 5: knit.
Row 6: knit into the front – then the back of the first stitch, knit to end of row. (8 stitches).
Knit 4 rows. Break yarn.
Push the work down the needle out of the way - cast on in front and make a matching bump.
Join the 2 pieces by knitting across both of them.
Knit 4 rows.
Decrease row 1: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together.
Decrease row 2: knit.
Decrease row 3: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together.
Decrease row 4: knit.
Decrease row 5: knit 2 stitches together, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 together.
Decrease row 6: knit.
Knit the last 2 stitches together. Weave in tails.
Take a step further
- Use as an embellishment for a hat or a cushion.
- Make 2 – blanket stitch round the outer edge – stuff a little. Makes a cute worry / fiddle item.
- Work in stocking stitch.
- Work in chunky on 6mm for smaller hearts.
- Group several on a cushion.
- Make as hangers / bunting / ornaments.