How To Knit A Heart-Shaped Coaster

There's no better way to show your love for knitting than with this charming, heart-shaped coaster knitting pattern! 

Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to your home, to create handmade gifts for your loved ones this Valentine's Day, or you’re just tired of your other half leaving marks on that very expensive coffee table every time they have a brew -  this project is perfect for knitters of all levels.

Get ready to knit your very own heart-shaped coasters, and let’s add a little extra love to your space! 

What you'll need:

• - DK Acrylic Yarn: Red 100g
• - Knitting Needles: 35cm x 4mm
• - Yarn needle

 
Glossary:

• - k – knit
• - ssk – slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip 2nd stitch knitwise. Insert the left needle into both stitches through the back loops. Knit both stitches together
• - st - stitch
• - sts - stitches

 
Instructions:

• - Stitch count is shown in brackets at the end of each row
• - The coaster is knitted from side to side – we will make the first half with rows 1 to 28
• - To begin, cast on 7 stitches.

Start by making one half of the heart:

Row 1 - K7
Row 2 - Cast on 2 sts, k to end (9)
Row 3 - Cast on 2 sts, k to end (11)
Row 4 - Cast on 2 sts, k to end (13)
Row 5 - Cast on 1, k to end (14)
Row 6 - Cast on 1, k to end (15)
Row 7 - Cast on 1, k to end (16)
Row 8 - k to end (16)
Row 9 - Cast on 1 st, k to end (17)
Row 10 - Cast on 1 st, k to end (18)
Row 11 - Cast on 1 st, k to end(19)
Row 12 - k to end (19)
Row 13 - Cast on 1, k to end (20)
Row 14-16 - k to end (20)
Row 17 - Cast on 1, k to end (21)
Row 18 - k to end (21)
Row 19 - Cast on 1, k to end (22)
Row 20 - ssk, k to end (21)
Row 21 - Cast on 1, k to end (22)
Row 22 - k to end (22)
Row 23 - Cast on 1, knit to end (23)
Row 24 - ssk x 2, knit to end (21)
Row 25 - Cast on 1, k to end (22)
Row 26 - ssk x 2, k to end (20)
Row 27 - Cast on 2, knit to end (22)
Row 28 - k to end (28)

Start making the second half of the heart:

Row 29 - ssk, ssk, k to end (20)
Row 30 - Cast on 2 sts, k to end (22)
Row 31 - ssk, k to end (21)
Row 32 - Cast on 2, k to end (23)
Row 33 - ssk, k to end (22)
Row 34 - k to end (22)
Row 35 - ssk, k to end (21)
Row 36 - Cast on 1, k to end (22)
Row 37 - ssk, k to end (21)
Row 38 - k to end (21)
Row 39 - ssk, k to end (20)
Row 40-42 - k to end (20)
Row 43 - ssk, k to end (19)
Row 44 - k to end (19)
Row 45 - ssk, k to end (18)
Row 46 - ssk, k to end (17)
Row 47 - ssk, k to end (16)
Row 48 - k to end (16)
Row 49 - ssk, k to end (15)
Row 50 - ssk, k to end (14)
Row 51 - ssk, k to end (13)
Row 52 - ssk, ssk, k to end (11)
Row 53 - ssk, ssk, k to end (9)
Row 54 - ssk, ssk, k to end (7)

To finish, Cast off. Fasten off with a long tail, and sew the end through the back of your coaster using the yarn needle.

Happy Stitching!

So there you have it. With just some yarn, knitting needles and a few simple steps, you can have the perfect Valentine's Day gift with this Heart-shaped coaster. Perfect for adding a little love to your home and resting your brew on - what more could you want?

If you’re looking for other Valentine's craft projects to do, then check out our easy crochet pocket hug, this cute heart-shaped Valentine's wreath or this paper Valentine's day hug.