When knit of #10 crochet cotton on size 0 needles, the Diamond 47 series creates a miniature symbol, suitable for use as an ornament. Finished size is 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” (9 cm x 9 cm) measured as a square; 5” x 5” (12.5 cm x 12.5 cm) tip to tip, measured as a diamond. Stay posted for other gauge options!

Design is presented both in chart and written instruction format.

The Heart shape is found throughout nature—from clouds to leaves to birds, and in the fruit of a plant used as medicine in ancient times. Cave dwellers drew it on walls. To ancient Egyptians, the heart represented life; the Greeks knew it as the source of courage and emotion. The heart icon appears in art and literature throughout history. In the Middle Ages, it was used to represent Christ’s love. The heart is our physical, emotional, and spiritual center; it is the very core of our being. The heart represents life, love, courage, and compassion.

The knitting itself is not complicated, but it is important to count and follow chart (or written instructions) accurately. The knitting is basic; the chart following is basic (for a given row, all stitches are on one chart); and the chart management is basic (entire design is on one chart).

Charts and written instructions were created using Stitchmastery software.