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Knitting Patterns that are Full of Heart for Valentine’s Day and Celebrations

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I’ve been writing here at Craft Gossip for a long time (something like 16 years!) and probably every year I’ve done at least one post related to Valentine’s Day knitting patterns. But every year it seems like there’s more to share. Hearts are such a fun and easy motif for knitting, and they’re great to use on projects for Valentine’s Day or anything else.

Here are a few of the latest heart themed knitting patterns I could find that you can stitch up for a loved one or yourself. (And if you need more check out this post all about hats with hearts, or this one that’s all heart knitting patterns.)

If you have a new baby in your life, this heart-topped baby hat from Melody’s Makings on Etsy is adorable. It’s so cute on a newborn but is sized up to a three-year-old if your kiddo is bigger.

And if that kid has a favorite bear who wants to get in on the Valentine’s Day fun, stitch up the heart dress for teddy bear or bunny from Greene Crafts Store. They have patterns for stuffed animals the dress will fit, or you can take the measurements of a stuffed toy your child already has to see if this will fit. It’s made with worsted weight yarn so you could possibly adjust the size by changing the yarn weight.

Hearts on headbands are super cute, and Jessica Pelon has a pretty pattern for a two-color heart covered headband worked in worsted weight yarn that you can find on Ravelry. Or if you’d rather have a hat, try the Valentine Fair Isle Hat from Julie Smith, which uses two colors of super bulky and relies on the stitch shape to make a heart design. You can also find this one on Ravelry.

Vanessa Ewing has a pretty pair of heart-covered mittens you can download from Ravelry. They’re worked in two colors of DK weight yarn and the colorwork pattern differs on the front and back of the hand.

The fun thing about hearts is you can make them in colorwork or in cables. If you’d rather have some cabled hearts on your project, try the Double Heart Cowl from Etsy seller Jacki Bean. This pretty pattern uses super bulky yarn and has a little twist inside the heart shape.

Girly Knits has super cute leg warmers with hearts running down the leg. They’re available in five sizes for girls through adults and the pattern includes a one-size pair of fingerless gloves with the same design.

If you’d rather wear your heart on your socks, grab the All Things Held Dear pattern from Artesanitarium Designs on Ravelry. These toe-up, DK weight socks feature delicate hearts on a reverse stockinette background.

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.