Thursday, February 4, 2010

Lovestruck


"There are three things that remain - faith, hope, and love - and the greatest of these is love."

1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT

Hello Knitters,

Since Valentine's Day is fast approaching I had to share with you this little pattern I made yesterday. It's super fast and easy which means you can whip one (or more!) up in plenty of time. I knit him out of worsted weight cotton, but you really could use any yarn and needles you would like to make him larger or smaller to suit your taste. Enjoy!


Lovestruck

Finished Measurements: 3 1/2 inches wide by about 3 1/2 inches tall

Materials

Yarn: Bernat Cottontots (100% cotton; 100 grams) or any worsted weight yarn would work - Country Pink
and small amounts of Bernat Cottontots - Wonder White and Lion Brand Cotton - Black (or just use any small amounts of worsted weight yarn for feet and hands)
Small amount of fiberfil

Needles: US 7 double-pointed needles

Tools: Yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations:

k - knit

p - purl

m1 - make one by inserting the left needle from the front to the back under the bar in between the stich on the left needle and the stitch on the right needle and place the bar onto the right-hand needle. Knit this through the back loop.

k2tog - knit two together

psso - pass slipped stich over

sl - slip

ssk - slip two stitches separately as if to knit, knit these two stitches together through the back loops


Pattern

Heart Body (Make 2)

Using 2 double-pointed needles as straight needles, cast on 3 sts

(RS) Row 1: k1, m1, k1, m1, k1 = 5 sts

(WS) Row 2 and all even numbered rows: Purl

Row 3: k1, m1, k3, m1, k1 = 7 sts

Row 5: k1, m1, k5, m1, k1 = 9 sts

Row 6: Purl

cut yarn and leave on needle.

Using 2 other double-pointed needles, repeat the above so that you now have two pieces for the top of the heart.

Join the two pieces together by on row 7 of the current piece you are working on: k1, m1, k7, k2tog (do this by knitting the last stitch from the current piece together with the first stitch from the first piece), k7, m1, k1 = 16 sts total

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: Knit

Row 10: Purl

Row 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23: k, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 2 sts will be decreased in each row. When completed row 23 you will have a total of 5 st.

Row 25: k1, sl, k2tog, psso, k1 = 3 sts

Row 27: sl, k2tog, psso = 1 st - cut yarn and thread through yarn needle and pull end through loop.
Weave in ends then take a piece of yarn and thread onto yarn needle. Whipstitch both pieces together, leaving a small space, stuff with fiberfil and finish sewing together.

Arms and Legs (make 4)

Cast on 4 sts and work i-cord for 2 1/2 inches - bind off. Sew onto body using the picture for a guide.

Feet (make 2)

With black yarn and two double-pointed needles used as straight needles cast on 6 sts

Rows 1-8: *k1, sl 1* repeat to the end of row

cut yarn leaving a 8 inch tail and thread through yarn needle. Take knitting needle out of stitches carefully and gently form a tube by squeezing slightly near the bottom of the piece. Draw tail through live stitches and then turn the piece inside out so the right side is facing outward. Gather the top tightly and stitch closed. Taking the tail end, sew the foot onto the end of the leg.

Hands (make 2)

With white yarn, follow instructions for feet, and when complete, sew onto ends of arms.



Face

With the black yarn threaded on yarn needle stitch on face using picture as guide.

Congratulations!! You are finished!! Now find someone who needs a little love in their life and pass him on!

9 comments:

  1. I just made this little guy and he is ADORABLE!!! This was very easy and quick! Thanks!!!

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  2. Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the pattern :-)

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  3. Thank-you soooo much for this pattern! My daughter went on a trip out of the country for the first time & this gave me something to make her & keep my mind busy while she was gone. But the best part is... she loved it when she got home! Great pattern! Thanks again! Donna

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  4. Donna, thank you so much for your comment! It touched my heart! I'm so glad this little pattern kept you busy and your mind on happy things during that time, and you are right the best part is that your daughter loved it! There's nothing quite like making something for someone you love :-)

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  5. Hi, I'm a new knitter and am interested in EASY knitting projects. I have a TON of yarn and friends who are willing to take what ever I make, Now mind you, I come from the "knitting for dumbies", so it has to be easy. I saw your really cute little heart guy but I'm lost just trying to understand the instructions! Any suggestions or help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks :)

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  6. Hi lpayson,

    Can you tell me what exactly you are having trouble with? Do you have the Knitting for Dummies book? I have the book, and I looked through it to find where there are some clearer instructions for some of the stitches I used to make Lovestruck.
    M1 - is on page 94
    K2tog - is on page 97
    Psso - is on page 100
    Ssk - is on page 99
    I cord (for his arms and legs) is on page 126
    sl - just slip the stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle without knitting it.

    If you are having trouble understanding the double knitting technique used for his hands and feet, Susan B. Anderson has a good video tutorial on her blog - http://susanbanderson.blogspot.com/2008/06/flower-pacifier-clip.html

    If you would like, you can email me at fairytaleknits@live.com and I can try to give you a hand :-) I hope this helps!

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  7. Hi lpayson,

    Can you tell me what exactly you are having trouble with? Do you have the Knitting for Dummies book? I have the book, and I looked through it to find where there are some clearer instructions for some of the stitches I used to make Lovestruck.
    M1 - is on page 94
    K2tog - is on page 97
    Psso - is on page 100
    Ssk - is on page 99
    I cord (for his arms and legs) is on page 126
    sl - just slip the stitch from your left hand needle to your right hand needle without knitting it.

    If you are having trouble understanding the double knitting technique used for his hands and feet, Susan B. Anderson has a good video tutorial on her blog - http://susanbanderson.blogspot.com/2008/06/flower-pacifier-clip.html

    If you would like, you can email me at fairytaleknits@live.com and I can try to give you a hand :-) I hope this helps!

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  8. this is lovely and very sweet for anyone lovestruck enough to make a present rather than just buy one. home made stuff is much more sentimental.

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  9. this is so cute. I made one, and it was super easy, and the results....ADORABLE! :) Thank you so much for this pattern :)

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