Here's a quick little knit for your loved ones!
A Wee Bit of Love
by Sarah Grieve
Materials:
Katia Espiga – 1 Ball 50 % Cotton, 50% Acrylic, 121 meters/
50 gram Ball
Or: Any Double Knit Cotton – 15 yards
3.5mm/US4 80 cm Circular Knitting Needle (for working magic
loop)
Gauge: 24 sts = 4"/10cm
Size: 1.5" tall x 2" wide
Size: 1.5" tall x 2" wide
Instructions:
Cast on 4 sts. Join evenly in the round making sure not to
twist stitches.
Round 1: Knit.
Round 1: Knit.
Round 2 (Increase Row): *K1, M1, knit to end of 1st needle.M1, K1. Repeat from * for second needle.
Round 3: Knit.
Repeat the last 2 rows until there are 32 sts total.
Next Row (Dividing Row): Knit 8 sts. Slide the next 16 sts onto waste yarn. Knit
remaining last 8 sts. When working magic loop, each needle will have 8 sts.
Next Round: Knit.
Top of Right Heart Shaping:
Round 1: Sl1, K1, PSSO, K2, K2tog, Sl1, K1, PSSO, K2, K2tog.
Round 2: Knit.
Repeat Round 1 & 2, once more.
Using the kitchener stitch, fasten off.
Stuff heart with filling before starting to knit other side.
Top of Left Heart Shaping:
Redistribute 16 stitches from waste yarn onto needles. When
working magic loop, each needle will have 8 sts.
Next Round: Knit.
Round 1: Sl1, K1, PSSO, K2, K2tog, Sl1, K1, PSSO, K2, K2tog.
Round 2: Knit.
Repeat Round 1 & 2, once more.
Using the kitchener stitch, fasten off.
Enjoy!
