Shot Through the Heart by Heidi Gustad

Shot Through the Heart

Knitting
July 2017
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
in veil stitch (an elongated garter stitch variation)
US 13 - 9.0 mm
150 - 156 yards (137 - 143 m)
Depending on how you hang it, the finished piece measures approximately 40″ tall by 18″ wide.
English
This pattern is available for free.

Supplies

2 skeins Patons Classic Wool Bulky
1 pair vintage arrows
US 13 (9 mm) circular knitting needles with long cord (I used a 65 cm cord.)
stitch markers
tassel maker
scissors
tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
fishing line (for hanging)

Notable stitches used: veil stitch & short rows (visit pattern website for tips & tutorials)

About this pattern

All knit stitches in this pattern should be worked using the veil stitch (see tutorial linked above). This allows for your stitches to be elongated and open, but with twists that differentiate this stitch from a simple drop stitch. If you prefer to work this pattern with plain knit stitches, the pattern will still work out, but your work will have a less open weave.

Also not that the slipped stitches at the beginning of every row form a chain edge, but if you’re working the veil stitch version of this pattern, remember to slip those stitches loosely to avoid warping your work.