Last month I knit a slew of little hearts for a valentine's swap organized by naturalsuburbia. Crafty folks from all over the world agreed to create a little something fun for an unknown crafter and send it to them Valentine's Day. I needed 10 hearts, but they were so quick and fun that I just kept making them. I made a couple waiting in the carpool line. I made one on a quick car ride (as a passenger of course.) I even made one in the line at the grocery store..... They were addictive- 10 minutes of knitting and a few minutes of fiddling with the ends and I had a little heart. I strung them on a little string and voila. I followed the pattern by Knit1Slip1's Knitted Heart Bunting. I tweaked her pattern a bit- instead of starting with a new piece of yarn after the first bind-off, I cut the yarn about a yard long, threaded it onto a daring needle and ran it down the V of the heart and picked it up with the remaining stitches. I hate weaving in my ends and this meant one less end to weave.
Blocking after washing- they did have a tendency to curl. |
I strung the rest of the hearts for my own fireplace mantel.
A few days ago, I received a sweet package in the mail.
Yummy chocolates, heavenly lemon soap, and a lovely hand-knit heart washcloth. Thanks Diana!
So much fun! I think I'll celebrate with a nice hot bubble bath.
How beautiful! I love your heart garland. I am so happy you enjoyed the swap and what a lovely package you received too.
ReplyDeleteLinda- Thanks to you for organizing the swap. It was such fun.
DeleteI too love your heart garland. Valentine's day is a wonderful festival to enjoy for a week, not just a day, I think!
ReplyDeleteKelly- I agree. Love should be celebrated every day!
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