This is a garter stitch heart with 108 stitches. The heart represents universal love. 108 is an important number, found in natural sciences and many faith traditions.

The shaping uses knit front and back increases, and mirrored decreases. Construction starts at the top, in the valley and is shaped back and forth binding off the bottom point.

The pattern is written for worsted weight yarn. Adjust the finished size with the yarn weight. A bulkier yarn will make a larger heart and require more yardage while a smaller yarn (like fingering weight) will make a smaller heart.

This is a great stash buster pattern, use the needles and yarn you have available. It’s an opportunity to focus on your knitting time.

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