You know those moments when you suddenly realise Valentine’s Day (or a birthday, or anniversary) is tomorrow and you haven’t got a thing sorted? I’ve been there more times than I care to admit! That’s exactly why I designed this sweet little heart keyring pattern.
Reasons to love the free knitted heart keyring pattern…
A great little stash-buster projects that uses just 10g of DK yarn, a few scraps of toy stuffing, and about an hour of your time. I love how quickly these little hearts come together, and they make such thoughtful gifts. There’s something rather special about slipping a handmade heart onto someone’s keyring as a surprise, isn’t there?
The pattern itself is very versatile. Whilst it’s written for DK weight yarn on 3.25mm needles, you can absolutely use whatever yarn you fancy. Got some chunky yarn knocking about? Make a big, bold heart. Found a tiny bit of 4ply? Create a delicate little version. Fluffy, smooth, sparkly, I would love to see them.
Why not add a personal touch with some simple embroidery? Stitch your sweetheart’s initials on the front, or both your initials with a little plus sign. It takes all of five minutes but makes it feel so much more special.
The pattern is available here free on the blog, you can also find a premium paid for version you can download without any pesky adverts, (I know sometimes you just want to download your pattern and get going without the need to scroll).
Whether you’re making these for Valentine’s Day, as wedding favours, or just because you spotted the perfect scrap of yarn, I hope you enjoy knitting them as much as I enjoyed designing this little heartfelt pattern! Please share your finished hearts with me.
Difficulty:
Confident Beginner, basic shaping
Finished Measurements:
8 cm wide
Yarn:
Any DK weight yarn
(I used Rowan Super Fine Merino DK, shade 146, Zing, approx. 10g)
Needles:
3.25mm straight
Also needed:
- Toy stuffing
- Darning needle
- Keyring
Tension:
24 sts x 34 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm using 3.25mm needles in stocking stitch
Special Abbreviations:
P3tog – purl next three sts together (one stitch remains)
This little heart is great for using up scraps of yarn, and it is a fun gift knit too. Why not slip it onto the keyring of your sweetheart as a cute Valentine’s Day surprise?
HEART KEYRING (make two pieces)
Cast on 2 sts using 3.25mm needles.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: (Kfb) twice. [Four sts]
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: K1, m1, knit to last st, m1, k1. [2 sts increased]
Rows 6: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 8 more times. [22 sts]
Row 23: Knit.
Row 24: Purl.
Row 25: K1, m1, knit to last st, m1, k1. [24 sts]
Row 26: Purl.
Row 27: Knit.
Row 28: Purl.
Row 29: Knit.
Row 30: P12, turn and work on these sts only.
Row 31: K1, ssk, k9. [11 sts]
Rows 32, 34, 36: Purl.
Rows 33, 35, 37: K1, ssk, knit to last three sts, k2tog, k1. [Five sts after for 37]
Row 38: P1, p3tog, p1. [Three sts]
Cast off…… Continues below
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With WS facing, rejoin yarn, purl to end. [12 sts]
Row 1: K9, k2tog, k1. [11 sts]
Rows 2, 4, 6: Purl.
Row 3, 5, 7: K1, ssk, knit to last three sts, k2tog, k1. [Five sts after row 7]
Row 8: P1, p3tog, p1. [Three sts]
Cast off.
To Make Up:
Use mattress stitch to sew two hearts together leaving a 2 cm gap. Stuff gently and sew closed. Sew keyring to top centre of heart using image as a guide. Choose carefully who to give your heart to!
Share your Heart Keyring
If you loved this pattern I would love to see your finished make, please tag me on Instagram @jane.burns.designs #janeburnsdesigns.