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By Mandy Tempest MATERIALS Red Heart Classic by Coats & Clark, 3.5oz/100g skeins, each approx 190yds/174m (acrylic) 1 skein each in #0003 off-white, #0730 grenadine, #0737 pink, #0917 cardinal One pair size 10 (6mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE GAUGE 16 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 10 (6mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. NOTES 1) Use a separate bobbin for each color section. Do not carry yarn across back of work. 2) When changing colors, twist yarns on WS to prevent holes in work. SQUARE With off-white, cast on 50 sts. Knit 6 rows. Beg chart Row 1 (RS) K3, work row 1 of color chart across next 44 sts, k3. Row 2 K3, work row 2 of color chart across next 44 sts, k3. Cont to work chart with first and last 3 sts in garter st for border and rem sts in St st until 55 rows of color chart have been worked. Cont with off-white, knit 6 rows. Bind off. h

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By Renee Esposito MATERIALS Red Heart Sport by Coats & Clark, by Coats & Clark, 2.5oz/70g balls, each approx 165yds/150m (acrylic) 1 skein each in #4 off-white, #912 cherry red Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Size 6 (4mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) (2) for I-cord Yarn needle GAUGE 21 sts & 28 rows = 4"/10cm using size 6 (4mm) needles over St st. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. SQUARE With cherry red, cast on 63 sts. Knit 6 rows. Next row (RS) Knit. Next row K3, purl 57, k3. Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 11"/29cm, end with a WS row. Knit 6 rows. Bind off. I-CORD HEARTS With off-white and dpns, cast on 3 sts. *Knit 3, do not turn. Slide sts back to opposite end of needle; rep from * until I-cord measures 22"/56cm from beg. Bind off. Make 2 more I-cords, 1 each 30/76cm long, 36"/91cm long. FINISHING Place shortest I-cord in center of square, to form a heart. Sew in place. Repeat with middle size cord, then with largest cord, forming 3 concentric hearts. h

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By Anne DiCampli MATERIALS Red Heart Classic by Coats & Clark, 3.5oz/100g skeins, each approx 190yds/174m (acrylic) 1 skein each in #0003 off-white, #0730 grenadine, #0912 cherry red Size 10 (6mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Size 10 (6mm) double pointed needles (dpns) (2) for I-cord Yarn needle GAUGE 16 sts & 24 rows = 4"/10cm using size 10 (6mm) needles over St st. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. SQUARE With off-white, cast on 52 sts. Knit 12 rows. Beg chart Row 1 (RS) K4, work row 1 of color chart over next 44 sts, k4. Row 2 K4, work row 2 of color chart across next 44 sts, k4. Continue to work first and last 4 sts as garter border and rem 44 sts in St st until 48 rows of color chart have been worked. Continue in off-white, knit 12 rows. Bind off. I-CORD With dpns and off-white, cast on 4 sts. *K4, do not turn. Slide sts back to opposite end of needle; rep from * until I-cord measures 13"/33cm from beg. Bind off. With dpns and grenadine, cast on 4 sts. *K4, do not turn. Slide sts back to opposite end of needle; rep from * until I-cord measures 20"/51cm from beg. Bind off. FINISHING Using I-cord diagram as guide, place off-white I-cord around inner edge of heart, sew in place. Place grenadine I-cord around outer edge of heart, sew in place. h

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By Sylvie Bdard MATERIALS Red Heart Classic by Coats & Clark, 3.5oz/100g skeins, each approx 190yds/174m (acrylic) 1 skein in #0917 cardinal One pair size 8 (5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE GAUGE 17 sts and 21 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 8 (5mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. STITCH GLOSSARY Make Bobble [K1, p1, k1] all into next st3 sts, turn work, k3, turn work, p3, turn work, k3, turn work, p3tog1 st. 5 dec to 1 Ssk, k3tog, pass ssk over k3tog. SQUARE With cardinal, cast on 53 sts. Seed st border Row 1 (RS) *K1, p1; rep from *; end k1. Rep row 1 five times more. Beg chart Row 1 (RS) Cont in seed st over first 5 sts, work row 1 of chart across next 43 sts, cont in seed st over last 5 sts. Row 2 Cont in seed st over first 5 sts, work row 2 of chart across next 43 sts, cont in seed st over last 5 sts. Knit until 58 rows of chart have Cont to work as establishedSimple Heart Afghan #4 been worked. Work 6 rows of seed st border once more. Bind off. h
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Stitch Key
k on RS, p on WS make bobble yo k2tog ssk m1 5 dec to 1

5 dec to 1

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P2tog K3tog Sk2p S2KP

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By Patricia Bellow MATERIALS Red Heart Classic by Coats & Clark, 3.5oz/100g skeins, each approx 190yds/174m (acrylic) 1 skein in #0003 off-white One pair size 6 (4mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE GAUGE 18 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 6 (4mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. STITCH GLOSSARY S2KP Sl 2 sts tog, k next st, pass 2 sl sts over st just knit. SQUARE With off-white, cast on 49 sts. Seed st border Row 1 (RS) *K1, p1; rep from *; end k1. Rep row 1 five times more. Beg chart Row 1 (RS) Cont in seed st over first 4 sts, work row 1 of chart across next 41 sts, cont in seed st over last 4 sts. Row 2 Cont in seed st over first 4 sts, work row 2 of chart across next 41 sts, cont in seed st over last 4 sts. Cont to work as established until 16 rows of chart have been worked 4 times. Work 6 rows of seed st border once more. Bind off. h

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Knit Simple Heart Afghan #5

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Stitch Key
k on RS, p on WS k2tog

Knit Simple Heart Afghan #5

Stitch Key Ssk

yo k on RS, p on WS k2tog Ssk yo S2KP S2KP

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By Melissa Larsen MATERIALS Red Heart Soft Yarn by Coats & Clark, 5oz/140g balls, each approx 256yd/234m (acrylic) 1 skein each in #4600 white, #4608 wine One size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 16"/40cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Stitch markers Cable needle (cn) Yarn needle GAUGE 18 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 7 (4.5mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. STITCH GLOSSARY Inc 2 K into the back and the front of next st, insert LH needle under the vertical strand between the 2 sts just made, k this strand tbl3 sts. S2KP Sl 2 sts tog, k next st, pass 2 sl sts over st just knit. 3-st RPC Sl next st to cn, hold to back, k2, p1 from cn. 3-st LPC Sl next 2 sts to cn, hold to front, p1, k2 from cn. 3-st RPC dec Sl next st to cn and hold to back, k2, sl st from cn back to LH, p this st tog with next st3 sts. 3-st LPC dec Sl next st to RH needle, sl next 2 sts to cn and hold to front, sl st from RH needle back to LH, p this st tog with next st, k2 from cn3 sts. 4-st RPC Sl next 2 sts to cn, hold to back, k2, p2 from cn. 4-st LPC Sl next 2 sts to cn, hold to front, p2, k2 from cn. 5-st RPC dec Sl 3 sts to RH needle and hold to back, k2, p first 2 sts from cn, p last st from cn tog with next st on LH needle5 sts. 5-st LPC dec Sl next st to RH needle, sl next 2 sts to cn and hold to front, sl st from RH needle back to LH, p this st tog with next st, p next 2 sts, k2 from cn5 sts. SQUARE With white, cast on 45 sts, [place marker (pm), cast on 45 sts] 3 times180 sts. Join to work in rnds, being careful not to twist sts on needle, pm for beg of rnd. Rnd 1 [K2tog, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog] 4 times172 sts. Rnd 2 Purl. Rep rnds 1 and 2 once more, then rep rnd 1 once more156 sts. Change to wine, k 1 rnd. Rnd 11 [P2tog, p to 2 sts before marker, p2tog] 4 times148 sts. Rnd 12 Purl. Beg chart Rnd 1 Work 37st rep of chart rnd 1 four times around172 sts. Cont to work until 33 rnds of chart have been worked12 sts. Cut yarn and thread tail through rem sts. h

KNIT SIMPLE HEART AFGHAN #6

KNIT SIMPLE HEART AFGHAN #6
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k

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p m1 k2tog p2tog inc 2 S2KP

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3-st LPC inc 2 S2KP 3-st RPC k2tog p2tog p m1

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3-st R

3-st RPC dec 3-st LPC dec 4-st RPC 4-st LPC

3-st L

4-st

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#7

By Catherine Perrigo MATERIALS Red Heart Classic Yarn by Coats & Clark, 3.5oz/99g balls, each approx 190yd/174m (acrylic) 1 skein each in #0730 grenadine, #0003 off white Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE GAUGE 20 sts & 21 rows = 4"/10cm over Chart pat in St st, using size 7 (4.5mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. SQUARE With grenadine, cast on 53 sts. Seed st border Row 1 (RS) *K1, p1; rep from *; end k1. Rep row 1 three times more. Beg chart Row 1 (RS) Cont in seed st over first 3 sts, work row 1 of chart in St st across next 47 sts, cont in seed st over next 3 sts. Row 2 Cont in seed st over first 3 sts, work row 2 of chart in St st across next 47 sts, cont in seed st over next 3 sts. Cont to work chart as established with first and last 3 sts in seed st for border and rem sts in St st until 52 rows of chart have been worked. Work 4 rows of seed st border once more. Bind off. h

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By Nicky Wetzel MATERIALS Red Heart Classic by Coats & Clark, 3.5oz/100g balls, each approx 190yd/174m (acrylic) 1 skein in #0917 cardinal; small amounts of #0003 off-white, #0730 grenadine, #0912 cherry red Tapestry needle One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE GAUGE 16 sts & 23 rows = 4"/10cm over St st, using size 7 (4.5mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE SQUARE With cardinal, cast on 51 sts. Knit 6 rows. *Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 K5, p41, k5. Rep these two rows until piece measures 10"/25.5 cm from *, end with a WS row. Knit 6 rows. Bind off. FINISHING Using photo as a guide, follow embroidery diagram, centering design on square.h

EMBROIDERY DIAGRAM

STITCH KEY Off white French Knot Grenadine Fly St Cherry red Chain st

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By Suzanne Astolfi Darrah MATERIALS Red Heart Classic by Coats & Clark, 3.5oz/100g balls, each approx 190yd/174m (acrylic) 1 skein in #0730 grenadine Size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE GAUGE 16 sts & 23 rows = 4"/10cm over St st, using size 5 (3.75mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE STITCH GLOSSARY 3-st RPC Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k2, p st from cn. 3-st LPC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front, p1, k 2 sts from cn. 4-st RC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, k 2 sts from cn. 4-st LC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front, k2, k 2 sts from cn. SQUARE With grenadine, cast on 57 sts. Seed st border Row 1 (RS) *K1, p1; rep from *; end k1. Rep row 1 twice more. Beg chart Row 1 (RS) Cont in seed st over first 2 sts, work row 1 of chart across next 53 sts, cont in seed st over last 2 sts. Row 2 Cont in seed st over first 2 sts, work row 2 of chart across next 53 sts, cont in seed st over last 2 sts. Cont to work as established until 72 rows of chart have been worked. Work 3 rows of seed st border once more. Bind off. h

72 70 68 66 64 62 60 58 56 54 52 50 48 46 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
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t Afghan #9

Stitch Key
k on RS, p on WS p on RS, k on WS 3-st RPC 3-st LPC 4-st RC 4-st LC

53 sts

Stitch Key
k on RS, p on WS p on RS, k on WS 3-st RPC

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By Hannah H. Vaught MATERIALS Red Heart Classic by Coats & Clark, 3.5oz/100g skeins, each approx 190yds/174m (acrylic) 1 skein in #0737 pink One pair size 8 (5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Cable needle (cn) GAUGE 16 sts & 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) using size 8 (5mm) needles over St st. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. STITCH GLOSSARY 2-st Right Cable (2-st RC) Sl next st to cn and hold to back, k1, k st from cn. 4-st Right Cable (4-st RC) Sl next 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, k 2 sts from cn. 6-st Right Cable (6-st RC) Sl next 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k3, k 3 sts from cn. 6-st Left Cable (6-st LC) Sl next 3 sts to cn and hold to front, k3, k 3 sts from cn. 3-st Right Twist (3-st RT) Sl next st to cn and hold to back, k2, k st from cn. 3-st Left Twist (3-st LT) Sl next 2 sts to cn and hold to front, k1, k 2 sts from cn. 4-st Right Twist (4-st RT) Sl next 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, k 2 sts from cn. 4-st Left Twist (4-st LT) Sl next 2 sts to cn and hold to front, k2, k 2 sts from cn. SQUARE With pink, cast on 52 sts. Knit 4 rows. Beg chart Next row (RS) Work row 1 of chart. Next row (WS) Work row 2 of chart. Cont until 60 rows of chart have been worked. Knit 4 rows. Bind off. h

52 60 58 60 58 56 54 52 50 48 46 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 52 sts 56 54 52 50 48 46 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 52 sts

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Stitch Key
52 sts

Stitch Key
K on RS, p on WS

Stitch Key on RS, k on WS P

2-st on K on RS, p RCWS 4-st RC P on RS, k on WS 2-st RC6-st RC 4-st RC6-st LC 6-st RC3-st RT

#11

By Marni Faris MATERIALS Red Heart Classic by Coats & Clark, 3.5oz/100g skeins, each approx 190yds/174m (acrylic) 1 skein each in #0737 pink, #0003 off-white, #0917 cardinal One pair size 6 (4mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE One size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 32"/81cm long Yarn needle, stitch holder GAUGE 17 sts & 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) using size 6 (4mm) needles over St st. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Stitch glossary Kfb Knit into front and back of st1 st increased. Notes 1) Pink is used every third row over the center 40 sts only. On these rows, off-white is carried behind the knitting and twisted to prevent pulling. 2) Carry up the pink between rows when not in use, catching with a twist between sts 4 & 5 and sts 44 & 45. 3) Heart is knitted separately, then sewn to striped square after cross st and ruffle have been worked. Square With off-white, cast on 48 sts. Knit 7 rows. Row 1 (WS) K4, p40, k4. Row 2 Knit. Row 3 K4, p40, k4. . Row 4 K4, with pink k40, carrying off-white along the back and twisting with every st, with off-white k4. Row 5 With off-white k4, p40, k4. Row 6 Knit. Row 7 K4, with pink p40, carrying off-white along the back and twisting with every st, with off-white k4. Rep rows 27 until 20 pink stripes have been worked. Work 3 rows with offwhite only, then knit 7 rows. Bind off. Heart With cardinal, cast on 2 sts. Row 1 (RS) K2. Row 2 P2. Row 3 [Kfb] twice4 sts. Row 4 Purl. Row 5 K1, kfb, kfb, k16 sts. . Row 6 Purl. Row 7 K1, kfb, k to 2 sts before end of row, kfb, k18 sts. Row 8 Purl. Rep last 2 rows until there are 38 sts across. Work in St st for 9 rows. Row 36 Ssk, k15, k2tog, turn. Place rem 19 sts on holder. Row 37 P2tog, p to 2 sts before end, p2tog15 sts. Row 38 Ssk, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog13 sts. Rep last 2 rows until 7 sts remain. Bind off. Work sts from holder in same manner.

Ruffle With RS facing, off-white and circular needle, pick up 131 sts around entire edge of heart. Join to work in the rnd, placing marker for beg of rnd. Next rnd Kfb in each st - 262 sts. Rep last rnd once more524 sts. Bind off. Finishing Knit Simple Heart Afghan #11 Follow diagram, work cross-stitch heart in center of knitted heart. Center knittedSimple Heart Afghan #11 Knit heart on striped square, sew in place. h

Knit Simple Heart Afghan #11

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Stitch Key Stitch Key with off-white X Cross st X Cross st with off-white X Cross st with off-white

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By Lois Johnson MATERIALS Red Heart Super Saver (Economy size) by Coats & Clark, 7oz/198g balls, each approx 364yd/333m (acrylic) 1 skein each in #718 shocking pink and #373 petal pink One pair size 10 (6mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE GAUGE 12 sts & 18 rows = 4"/10cm over St st, using size 10 (6mm) needles and one strand of yarn. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. SQUARE With both yarns held tog, cast on 40 sts. Knit Simple Heart Afghan Knit 6 rows. Beg chart Row 1 (RS) With both strands of yarn held tog k4, then working with one color at a time knit row 1 of chart across next 32 sts twisting yarn on WS to prevent holes at color changes, with both strands of yarn held tog k4. Row 2 With both strands of yarn held tog k4, then working with one color at a time purl row 2 of chart across next 32 sts twisting yarn on WS to prevent holes at color changes, with both strands of yarn held tog k4. Cont to follow chart as established until row 48Heart Afghan #12 Knit Simple has been worked. Bind off. h

#12

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Color Key

1 32 sts

373 Petal pink 718 Shocking pink