You Have My Heart Knit Applique
You'll love adding this adorable knit applique to a favorite shirt or bag!
Quick and easy to make, You Have My Heart Knit Applique is a fun way to add a pop of color to almost any clothing item or accessory in your closet! The Valentine's Day knit pattern would make a great gift idea for family and friends, but you don't need to wait until February to create this cute little number. It's also a creative way to patch a beloved pair of jeans or even a sweater. You could even attach the applique to a pillow, quilt, or blanket for a truly personalized look. This is one easy pattern that would be a fun addition to any knitter's repertoire!
Knitting Needle Size3 or 3.25 mm
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge24 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 28 rows = 4" [10 cm]. Gauge is not critical for this project.
Finished SizeAppliqué measures: 2½" [6.4 cm] at widest point x 2½" [6.4 cm] long.
Materials List
- RED HEART® Comfort Sport™: 1 ball 4310 Hot Pink
- Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 3.25mm [US 3]
- Yarn needle
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Instructions
Special Stitches
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Kfb: Knit in front and back of stitch (increase).
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K2tog: Knit two stitches together.
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P2tog: Knit or Purl 2 stitches together.
Heart Applique
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Cast on 3 stitches.
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Row 1 (Right Side): Knit across Row.
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Row 2 (Wrong Side): K1, Kfb, K1—4 sts.
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Row 3: Knit across Row.
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Row 4: K1, Kfb in next 2 stitches, K1—6 sts.
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Row 5: K1, P4, K1.
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Row 6: K1, Kfb, K2, Kfb, K1—8 sts.
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Row 7: K1, purl to last stitch, K1.
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Row 8: K1, Kfb, knit to last 2 stitches, Kfb, K1—10 sts.
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Rows 9–12: Repeat Rows 7-8, twice—14 sts.
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Row 13: Repeat Row 7.
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Row 14: Knit across Row.
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Row 15: K1, P to last stitch, K1.
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Rows 16-17: Repeat Rows 14-15, once.
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Make Split for Top of Heart.
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Row 18: K7, turn. Leave remaining 7 stitches on needle.
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Row 19: K2, P3, K2.
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Row 20: K2, K2tog, K3—6 sts.
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Row 21: K2, P2tog, K2—5 sts.
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Row 22: K2tog, K1, K2tog—3 sts.
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Row 23: Bind off all stitches in Knit, cut yarn and tie off.
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Next Rows: Join yarn and work remaining 7 stitches on needle as follows.
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Repeat Rows 18-23.
Finishing
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With Yarn needle, weave in ends.
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Abbreviations
- cm
- centimeters
- k
- knit
- k2tog/p2tog
- knit or purl 2 sts together
- Kfb
- knit in front and back of stitch (increase)
- mm
- millimeters
- p
- purl
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
What is your favorite knit pattern for Valentine's Day?
