Heart Knitting Chart
Little red hearts on cream in a 9-stitch repeat. It's a quick colorwork band and a good first stranded project.
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Pattern details
| Technique | Stranded colorwork (Fair Isle style), knit in the round |
|---|---|
| Chart size | 45 × 8 stitches |
| Pattern repeat | 9 stitches |
| Colors | 2 |
| Finished size (approx.) | 20 × 3 cm (8.1 × 1.0 in) at 22 stitches and 30 rows per 10 cm |
| Color changes | Up to 20 per row, 8.8 on average |
| Floats longer than 5 stitches | 4 rounds (2, 3, 5, 6) |
Colors
- A Cream — 225 stitches
- B Scarlet — 135 stitches
Color names are generic shades. Use any yarn brand with a similar color, and change any color in the maker.
What to make with it
Use it for hat brims, mitten cuffs, sock legs and sweater hems.
Tip: Use any stitch count that divides by 9. The rows near the heart points have the longest floats.
How to read this chart
The chart is written for knitting in the round. Round 1 is the bottom row, and every round is read from right to left. There are 8 rounds.
Written row-by-row instructions
Key: A = Cream (#efe4cc) B = Scarlet (#c32a2a) Rnd 1: 45 A Rnd 2: 4 A, 1 B, 8 A, 1 B, 8 A, 1 B, 8 A, 1 B, 8 A, 1 B, 4 A Rnd 3: 3 A, 3 B, 6 A, 3 B, 6 A, 3 B, 6 A, 3 B, 6 A, 3 B, 3 A Rnd 4: 2 A, 5 B, 4 A, 5 B, 4 A, 5 B, 4 A, 5 B, 4 A, 5 B, 2 A Rnd 5: 1 A, 7 B, 2 A, 7 B, 2 A, 7 B, 2 A, 7 B, 2 A, 7 B, 1 A Rnd 6: 1 A, 7 B, 2 A, 7 B, 2 A, 7 B, 2 A, 7 B, 2 A, 7 B, 1 A Rnd 7: 2 A, 2 B, 1 A, 2 B, 4 A, 2 B, 1 A, 2 B, 4 A, 2 B, 1 A, 2 B, 4 A, 2 B, 1 A, 2 B, 4 A, 2 B, 1 A, 2 B, 2 A Rnd 8: 45 A
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