Knitted Hearts Banner

The Knitted Hearts Banner is a delightful addition to any home, radiating warmth and charm with its cozy aesthetic. Each heart intricately crafted by hand exudes a sense of love and care, making it a perfect decoration for special occasions or simply to brighten up your space. Its soft texture and vibrant colors create a heartwarming atmosphere that instantly uplifts your mood and brings a smile to your face. Whether hung on a wall or draped across a mantelpiece, this handmade banner adds a touch of whimsy and sweetness to any room, making it a lovely gift for yourself or a loved one to cherish.

You will need:

• double knit yarn in reds and pinks
• pair of 3mm knitting needles
• tapestry needle
• scissors

Pattern:

Cast on 7 stitches to begin the banner.

1. Row 1: k – (7)
2. Rows 2 to 4: cast on 2, k – (13)
3. Rows 5 to 7: cast on 1, k – (16)
4. Row 8: k – (16)
5. Rows 9 to 11: cast on 1, k – (19)
6. Row 12: k – (19)
7. Row 13: cast on 1, k – (20)
8. Rows 14 to 16: k – (20)
9. Row 17: cast on 1, k – (21)
10. Row 18: k – (21)
11. Row 19: cast on 1, k – (22)
12. Row 20: cast off 1, k – (21)
13. Row 21: cast on 1, k – (22)
14. Row 22: k – (22)
15. Row 23: cast on 1, k – (23)
16. Row 24: cast off 2, k – (21)
17. Row 25: cast on 1, k – (22)
18. Row 26: cast off 2, k – (20)
19. Row 27: cast on 2, k – (22)
20. Row 28: k – (22)

This is the midway point of the heart shape!

1. Row 29: cast off 2, k – (20)
2. Row 30: cast on 2, k – (22)
3. Row 31: cast off 1, k – (21)
4. Row 32: cast on 2, k – (23)
5. Row 33: cast off 1, k – (22)
6. Row 34: k – (22)
7. Row 35: cast off 1, k – (21)
8. Row 36: cast on 1, k – (22)
9. Row 37: cast off 1, k – (21)
10. Row 38: k – (21)
11. Row 39: cast off 1, k – (20)
12. Rows 40 to 42: k – (20)
13. Row 43: cast off 1, k – (19)
14. Row 44: k – (19)
15. Rows 45 to 47: cast off 1, k – (16)
16. Row 48: k – (16)
17. Rows 49 to 51: cast off 1, k – (13)
18. Rows 52 to 54: cast off 2, k – (7)

Cut the yarn leaving a short tail to sew in later.

To begin the next heart choose another colour of wool and begin the pattern again from row 1.

Keep repeating the pattern until the banner is the desired length. Cast off 7 to finish.

Making Up:

Lose the loose ends of yarn by sewing them into the backs of matching coloured hearts.