Felted Heart Decoration

*An easy-to-knit, super simple heart knitting pattern for a decorative ornament using chunky yarn and any type of knitting needles — felted for extra fun!* The felted heart is worked flat from the bottom point upwards. The lower half of the heart is shaped using simple yarn over increases. The top is then formed by shaping and binding off each heart wing separately. The finished piece is felted to compact the stitches and firm up the fabric. *Important note: This pattern uses yarn over increases, which normally create visible holes in knitting. However, because the heart is felted at the end, those eyelets completely disappear. That makes this the perfect project for practising yarn overs without worrying about mistakes, uneven tension, or additional accidental holes because felting smooths everything out!* **Techniques Used in This Pattern:** Basic cast on Knit stitch (garter stitch) Yarn over (YO) increases Knit two together (K2TOG) decreases Binding off Working stitches separately Basic wet felting **Materials Needed** * 7 mm, 7.5 mm, or 8 mm knitting needles (any will work) 10–15 g chunky or super-bulky yarn per heart (must be feltable, so 100% wool) * Large safety pin or scrap yarn (to hold stitches) * Tapestry needle * Scissors * Pillowcase or laundry bag and a tea towel (for felting) * Optional: 15 cm gold yarn or thread for hanging **Finished Size** Size will vary depending on yarn, needle size, and felting, but expect a small palm-sized heart once felted. If you wish to make a larger heart, you can double all stitch counts!