Knitting patterns for clothing, accessories, blankets, and decor with heart motifs in colorwork, stitch patterns, lace, and cables. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/9/24
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Free Patterns
Heartypants
Heart shaped pillow with an optional cabled pocket on the front to hold notes, cards, or treats. Perfect for Valentine's Day, weddings, and more. Uses 85 - 87 yards (78 - 80 m) of Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Kate Scalzo.
Valentine's Day Fox
Adorable toy fox carrying a heart to show how much you care. Great Valentine's gift or way to show your love any day! DK weight yarn. Designed by Mackenzie W. King.
Be Mine Shawl
Triangle shaped shawl is knit from the top-down in garter stitch with a lace heart motif. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Universal Yarn.
Valentine Heart Doily
The elegant spiral center of this doily is surrounded by a border of lacy eyelet hearts and finished with delicate chain scallops at the edge. Designed by Nazanin S. Fard for Red Heart
Heartsome Headband
Simple earwarmer with embossed hearts. 2 sizes. Available in English and Swedish. Designed by Linnea Ornstein
Heart Cloths
I ♥ Intarsia heart wash or dish cloths are knit with intarsia and short rows. Designed by Sybil R of Knitting and so on
Little Hearts
These little hearts make cute keychains, tags, decorations, party favors and more, and are a great use for scrap yarn. Designed by Doreen Blask for Knitography.
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- Get key rings for this pattern on Amazon
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Pocket Hearts
These knitted hearts are big enough to hold a small gift, a Valentine message, a chocolate … or even a tiny knitted heart. DK weight yarn will make 8 cm tall hearts while using 4 ply gives you a 6 cm heart. Instructions are also included for the tiny stuffed hearts (about 5 cm tall) . Designed by Frankie-Brown
Heart Cuff
Bracelet with heart lace pattern. Uses just 25 – 50 yards (23 – 46 m) of yarn so it’s a great use for scrap yarn. Designed by Jennifer L Ackerman
Cables and Checks Heart Pillow
Heart-shaped cushion with a cable framed by basketweave and easy colorwork panels. Comes with matching afghan pattern. Designed by Patons
Heart Tape Measure
Tape measure cover about 3-inches both horizontally and vertically w/o the trim knit in worsted yarn. Fits tape Measure 2″ in diameter and ½” high. Designed by Susan B. Anderson. Rated very easy by Ravelrers.
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Get Itty Bitty Toys by Susan Anderson at Amazon (Kindle and Prime options available, includes 5 flip toy patterns)- Get tape measure on Amazon
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Loving Heart Scrubby
Heart-shaped wash cloth makes a great gift or part of a bath gift basket. Designed by Peggy Greig for Red Heart Scrubby Cotton Yarn which is gentle and soft on skin.
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Arm Knit Heart Blanket or Rug
Stacy King’s creative heart afghan design would make a great gift or decoration for babies, weddings, Valentine’s Day, or anyone who needs a little more love!
Heart Box
Easy to knit and felt box is approximately 4-1/2 inches wide by 2 inches tall. Use heart cookie cutters to help shape the box. Designed by Anita M. Wheeless
Heart Coasters
Photo tutorial for heart-shaped coasters by Julie & The Knits at Mollie Makes
7 of Hearts Bookmark
Lace bookmark with interlocking hearts designed by Eric Haas. Pictured project by GeorgiaRain
- Download the free knitting pattern at Ravelry
- Get the Elsebeth Lavold Cotton Frappe yarn used in the pictured project on Etsy
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Bernat Comfort Pillow
Small colorwork heart motifs decorate this pillow by Bernat. Approx 10¼ x 8 ins [26 x 20.5 cm].
Valentine’s Day Card
Elanor King provides a knitting pattern for the heart motif and detailed instructions with photos on how to assemble your own card. Of course you can also use the pattern as a motif for blankets, wash cloths, etc. Pictured project by BlackHorizonsBlue
Heart Mitts
Steven Frieson’s fingerless gloves features a heart pattern made from eyelets.
Valentine Mug Hug
Easy cup cozy pattern with heart motif by Michele Wilcox. Great pattern for stash yarn!
Loving Thoughts Heart Card
Show you care with a personalized card with a knitted heart by Kelly Jo Sweeney. Pictured project by fluffernutters
Heart Head Warmer
Creatiknit’s headwarmer has sizes from baby to adult. It’s a quick knit in super bulky yarn.
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Finger Knit Heart Ornament
Red Ted Art provides instructions and videos to knit a heart ornament. Great project for kids!
“I heart you” hat
This hat features hearts in stranded colorwork and is sized 1-16 years. Designed by Nina Figenschau. Available in English and Norwegian
- Get the free knitting pattern-scroll down the destination page for the English version
- See the Ravelry page
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Cabled Heart Boot Cuff
Finished Circumference About 10 in. (25.5 cm), will stretch to fit a range of sizes. Aran yarn. Designed by Maryellen Ferguson for Lion Brand. Pictured project by the designer and Ru7965.
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Sweetheart Beanie
Cable and heart motif hat from Balls to Walls Knits comes in adult and child sizes.
Queen of Hearts Stole
Rectangular shawl with cable hearts and cable panels. DK yarn.Designed by Bonny Bonafilla
Love Is a Blanket
Marji LaFreniere’s baby blanket features cables, textured stitches with a column of hearts in the center knit in bulky yarn. I’ve knit this pattern myself and it’s very easy and fun.
String of Hearts Bookmark
Lace hearts with pretty ribbon woven through eyelets can be used as decoration as well as bookmark. Designed by Judy Gibson. Pictured project by espomull
- Get the free knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- See the Ravelry page. Link does not work on page.
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Heart Cup Cozy
Easy pattern “I’d Love Some Coffee” by Thaddeus Nelson
Cabled Heart Hat
Rebecca J. Venton’s hat features hearts cleverly made of cables. Pictured project by Lili52.
Heart Baby Blanket
Sarah Patterson’s baby blanket is quick knit in super bulky yarn.
Raised Heart
Snugglebugknits designed this heart motif that can be used in blankets, sweaters, and other knitting projects.
Two Hearts as One Kitchen Hanging Hand Towel
Cathy Waldie’s design features a loop at the top for hanging and lace details.
Heartbeat Cloth
Down Cloverlaine’s heart motif can be used for dishcloths, blanket squares, sweaters, and other knitting projects.
Levi’s Baby Blanket
This is a variation on the Levi’s blanket pattern by Lindsay Humphrey that just uses the heart cable motif. The original pattern has three different cable patterns. Pictured project by MzPoodle2U.
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- Shop for DK weight baby yarn for this pattern at Annie’s
Little Valentine Shawl
Wrap yourself in lace with this beautiful shawl designed by Sylvie Beez. Pictured project by inkuz
Hearts & Cables Purse
Lorna Miser’s purse is made with one skein of bulky yarn. 10″ wide by 10″ tall. Decorate with 1/2” buttons of your choice.
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- Get the recommended yarn at Etsy
- Get heart-shaped buttons at Etsy
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Fun Fur Heart Pillow
Huggable Be Still My Heart Pillow features a faux fur front and regular yarn back. Designed by Heather Lodinsky. 12” x 12” [30 cm x 30 cm].
Heart Warmers Microwaveable Heat Packs
Stacey Lynn’s knit heat packs make perfect quick gifts and stash busters. Stuff with beans or flax seed and add optional drops of essential oils for a natural heating pad. Pictured project by RuinosaAncilla.
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From My Heart Scarf
Designed by Karen S. Lauger, this scarf is double-knit with rows of contrasting hearts. Pictured project by MorganaQ
Savannah’s Blankie
Amy-lynne Mitchell’s baby blanket features I Love You in sign language and hearts.
Heart Sachet
A garter stitch heart turns this tiny sachet designed by Pat Higgins into a gift of love.
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I Love U Pillow With Pocket
This soft cuddly pillow has a pocket for a romantic note, card, or small gift to show your love.
I Heart Knitting Hat
LuluKnits designed this beanie hat with fair isle hearts.
Love the Winter Hat
Emily Dormier’s beanie features a heart motif in stranded colorwork. Four sizes: baby, child, adult small, and adult large
Patterns for Purchase
Many Hearts Baby Blanket
One of 20+ knitting patterns in Color by Kristin by Kristin Nicholas. Pictured project by snapdragoncrafts
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Lace Hearts Baby Blanket
The finished measurements are 73cm x 60cm. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake
Double Hearts Baby Blanket
Reversible blanket with heart motifs is one of 9 blanket designs in the Dreamy Baby Wraps ebook.
Heart Headband / Scarf
Quick knit uses less than 2 ounces of worsted weight yarn so it’s a great stash buster and can be worn several different ways.
Baby Heart Blanket
This adorable baby blanket pattern is easy to knit with simple, basic stitches in worsted weight yarn. The finished size is 30 by 35 inches. Included for free with your purchase, is the full size Seaside Blanket pattern add on.
- Get the knitting pattern for $6.00 at Etsy
- Shop for worsted weight baby yarn at Annie’s
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Valentine Cable Hats
This beanie pattern features entwined heart cables and includes all sizes from toddler to adult: 1–3 years, 4-10 years, adult.
Love and Kisses Layette Set
A heart lace motif and x kiss cables decorate this christening gown, bonnet, and booties set. One of 4 sets in the Elegant Ensembles to Knit 2 ebook.
Knit Your Heart Out: Over 30 Ways to Knit a Heart for Someone Special
Features over 30 knitted designs, with something for everyone! Start by mastering the basic heart pattern in three different sizes. Then learn to embellish and adapt it to create a range of gifts, toys and home accessories, including cushions, hanging decorations, potholders, hairbands and brooches. The projects are split into 5 chapters with distinct styles or themes, varying from classic chic to fun and colourful.
Forever Hearts Lace Scarf
The interlocking lace hearts that form the basis of the scarf are knit from the top down and are completed at the end.
- Get the knitting pattern at Etsy
- Get DK yarn for this pattern on Etsy
- See more Lacy Scarf Knitting Patterns
Heart Lace Baby Blanket
The Helen Joyce blanket by Taiga Hilliard is fast and simple to knit and comes in two sizes.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more baby knitting patterns by Taiga Hilliard
Sampler Afghan
25 creative block patterns including Imperial Twist, Cable Twist, Triplet Cable, Raised Heart, Sunflowers and more. Finished size 48″ x 48″
Heart Cable Scarf
FINISHED DIMENSIONS Length = 138 cm (54 inches). Width = 18 cm (7 inches).
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Love Squirrel
This little squirrel plush softie carries a heart carrying heart makes the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, love declaration and a sweet way to say “I love you”. Designed by Doreen Blask of MumpitzDesign who also offers finished squirrels if you don't knit.
Heart Cable 3-in-1
Versatile garment that can be worn as a cross vest, infinity scarf, or hooded cowl, knit with heart cables. Designed by ElegantEyelets. DK weight yarn.
Joy Baby Set and Adult Hat
Matching set of baby hooded sleep sack, baby beanie, and adult sized hat with central heart cable framed by other cables. Designed by WarmLinX. Aran weight yarn.
Loved Capelet
Children's poncho featuring a large heart cable design down the front and back center and xo cables down the sides. Sizes 2-4, 5-8. Designed by Girly Knits. Bulky weight yarn.
Cairenn
Cushion cover with a front cable panel featuring 4 cable hearts and an interlocking cable design. Great gift for weddings or anyone who needs a little love. Designed by Lucy Hague. Aran weight yarn.
