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Of course, since we love all things about knitting,

we must honor Valentine’s Day with hand knit items!

We knitters just need another excuse to make hand knit gifts for ourselves or others!

Here is a bit of Valentine’s Day history, direct from Wikipedia:

According to legend, during his imprisonment, Saint Valentine healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius, and before his execution, he wrote her a letter signed “Your Valentine” as a farewell.

The day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionary, and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines“).

In our culture, everything from cards for school children, roses, chocolates, diamonds, you name it, Valentine’s Day is another reason to offer gifts to the people we love, including friends and family. Why not try a couple of these knitted items to give to one of your favorite people?

I made these felted hearts into a garland. Why? Because it is FUN!

Pattern “Little Hearts” by Teresa Fox on Ravelry

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-hearts

If you need help getting started on double point needles, go to my YouTube video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPqEfpZbz0A&t=1s

I used an “EmbellishKnits” Machine to make a very long I-cord.

https://www.amazon.com/Caron-20293-Embellish-Knit-Machine-Kit/dp/B003W0AUQ4

I attached the hearts to the cord with fishing line to make a beautiful garland!

Next, think about a festive heart washcloth! This can be used in the kitchen, in the bath, and is a perfect gift for a new mom. Children of all ages will enjoy this fun way to get clean in the tub!