These are cute felted or not felted. The size varies based on the size yarn and needles used. I used a worsted yarn on size 9 needles and they are about 3” across.
These are knit in the round – both hearts at one time. There is almost no seaming for this project.
Feltable wool – Galway or Cascade 220 Size 9 dpn or 2 sets of circular needles
Using the figure 8 method and two dpn or circular needles cast on 4 stitches.
Knit one round.
Knit in the front and back of each stitch – 4 stitches on each needle. A) Knit one Round B) K1, M1, Knit to second to last stitch on first side, M1, K1 – repeat for other side.
Repeat these two rounds until there are 14 (18) stitches on each side.
Knit 3 rounds without increases.
Place 7 (9) stitches on each side onto holder – working on the first 8 on the first side and the last 7 (directly behind the first 7) on the other side.
Knit one round. K2tog, knit 3 (5), K2tog Repeat for second side. 5 (7) sts on each side. K2tog, k1 (3), k2tog Repeat for second side. 3 (5) sts on each side. For larger size, K2tog, k1, k2tog. Repeat for second side. 3 sts on each side. Kitchener the sides together.
Add yarn back and repeat for the stitches on the holder – starting at the center of the heart.
There will be a small hole between the two round parts at the top of the heart. Lightly stuff with fiber fill and then use the ends to sew up the little hole. Do not over stuff if you want to felt the heart. Felt the heart if desired.
German Version found here: http://trhfox.googlepages.com/kleineherzen
More patterns at: http://ourknitalong.blogspot.com/