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Smitten Softspot
The Smitten Softspot is a handmade heart that only has eyes for its owner. Awwwwww. It was first seen hanging 7-metres over Piccadilly Circus in Knit the City's Hubbub of Hearts graffiti yarnstorm. But he's not just for graffiti. He's a heart of many talents.
ing: Not to be used as alternative to human heart in transplant or sacrifice situation.
Materials
Yarn: 15g DK acrylic yarn in red 15g DK acrylic yarn in white 4.5mm knitting needles 2 black safety eyes or black yarn to embroider eyes Stuffing Fig leaf and cupid bow and arrow to wear when you deliver heart to slightly worried recipient (optional)
Size
Hold in your hand size or 18cm (7") wide approx.
Skills you'll need
Knitting. Purling. Colour changing. Increasing. Basic sewing up. Slightly Dr Frankenstein-ish tendencies.
Abbreviations
K = knit P = purl M1 = make one (make a new stitch between two stitches) K2tog = knit two stitches together Sts = stitches
Pattern
The Smitten Softspot is made with two sides which you sew together and stuff. You begin each side by making the two heart lobes at the top, then joining both parts to make the main part of the heart.
Heart back/front (make two)
Heart Lobes Row 1 and every odd numbered row to Row 23. Knit across Row 2. P, m1, p2, m1, p (6 sts) Row 4. P, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, p (8 sts) Row 6. P, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, p (10 sts) Row 8. P, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, p (12 sts) Row 10. P, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, p (14 sts) Row 12. P, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, p (16 sts) Row 14. P, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, p (18 sts) Row 16. P, m1, knit to last 2 sts, m1, p (20 sts)
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Main part of heartl
Cut yarn with 15cm (5") tail and leave stitches on needle Start the second lobe by repeating Rows 1-16 until you have two lobes on the same needle Row 17. K across both lobes to join them (40 sts) Change yarn to white (just start next row with the new colour) Row 18 to 22. Knit in stocking stitch starting with a purl row Row 23. K2tog twice, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog twice (36 sts) Row 24 and every even numbered row. Purl across Row 25. K2tog twice, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog twice (32 sts) Row 27. K2tog twice, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog twice (28 sts) Row 29. K2tog twice, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog twice (24 sts) Row 31. K2tog twice, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog twice (20 sts) Row 33. K2tog twice, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog twice (16 sts) Row 35. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog (14 sts) Change yarn to red Row 36 and every even numbered row. Purl across Row 37. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog (12 sts) Row 39. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog (10 sts) Row 41. K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog (8 sts) Thread yarn through remaining stitches with tapestry needle. Pull yarn tight and knot yarn. Repeat all of the above to make the back of the heart.
Finishing
1. Place the two sides of the heart together with the knit sides facing each other. You'll be sewing them together inside out. 2. Sew the hearts together at the edge by sewing around three quarters of the hearts leaving a quarter unsewn 3. Turn the heart the rightside out. 4. Place the safety eyes (if you're using them) on the heart and snap on the backs. If you're just sewing on eyes you can wait till the end. 5. Stuff the heart and then sew up the last edges to close it
Your Smitten Softspot lives!
Caring for your Smitten Softspot
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