With sunshine but still cold sweater weather, a cozy sweater, shawl or socks make the best projects to reach for but wouldn't it be fun to cast on a Valentine's project!
Love-ly Heart socks by Stone Knits uses both horizontal and vertical stripes to accentuate the hearts, making the pattern easy to knit and remember, with just two colors and no long floats. There is 25% off until Valentine´s day. Coupon code Valentines on checkout for discount on Ravelry.
Choose some sock yarn in 3 of your favorite colors, (not necessarily red and pink). Knit each sock in alternative colours if desired too, to help avoid any second sock syndrome.
Knit from the top down, these socks have a short row heel (video tutorial included) and a fun to knit stranded colourwork hearts and stripes pattern in 3 different stitch count sizes. This colourwork section is knit using only two colors and is an easy to memorize, repeating pattern throughout the leg and foot of the socks. There are 3 different colourwork charts included in alternative colors for use to choose from.
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 16 – 18.5 (20 –22.75, 23 – 25 ) cm / 7 (8 ½, 9 ½ ) inches.
Yarn
Any fingering weight sock yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gaug, for example Knit Picks Stroll, Lang Yarns Jawoll, Cascade Yarns Heritage, Drops Fabel. Use whatever sock yarn you have available to you.
MC: (pink) Approx 50g (60g, 65g), 210 (252, 273) m / 230 (275, 299) yds.
CC1: (red) Approx 35g, 147 m / 160 yds.
CC2: (white) Approx 5g, 21 m / 23 yds.
Needles
For ribbing and stockinette: 2.25mm (US 1)
For colourwork: 2.5mm (US 1.5)
Gauge
34 sts x 42 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.
34 sts x 36 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork.
Groove is in the Heart by Stone Knits are a fun and funky pair of socks that use two of your favorite contrasting colors. This pattern features an easy-to-knit heart and checkers pattern that repeats all over the socks. 25% off with code Valentines until 14 February 2026
These socks are knit from the top down. Knit with only two colors per round, this sock has a repeating checkered-heart motif that starts from the top of the leg and repeats throughout the sock. The socks start with a ribbed cuff and feature a short row heel. Stitches are decreased for the toe and then grafted together.
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 9 (9½, 11) inches / 21.5–23 (23.5–25, 26.5–28) cm
Finished circumference: 8 (8½, 10) inches / 20 (21, 25) cm
Yarn
MC: Fingering weight, 437 yds (400 m) per 100-g skein
CC: Fingering weight, 437 yds (400 m) per 100-g skein
Any fingering-weight sock yarn can be used for this sock pattern as long as you can obtain the same gauge.
Needles
For ribbing and stockinette: US 1 (2.25 m), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
For colorwork Size 1 and 3 ONLY: US 1 (2.25 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 9-inch
(23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
For colorwork Size 2 ONLY: US 1.5 (2.5 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars, or a 9-inch
(23-cm) circular needle (as preferred).
Gauge
36 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing, stockinette and colorwork for sizes 1 and 3.
34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colorwork for size 2
This pattern is included in Joyful Colorwork Socks.
I Heart Socks by Stone Knits are knit from the top down with a ribbed cuff, this sock includes a simple heart colorwork pattern throughout the leg and foot. These socks are knit with a short row heel. 25% off with code Valentines until 14 February 2026.
Sizing
1 (2, 3)
To fit (foot circumference): 7 (8½, 9½) inches / 17–19 (20.5–23, 23.5–25) cm
Foot length can be easily adjusted. See instructions
for details.
Yarn
MC: Fingering weight, 460 yds (420 m) per 100-g skein.
CC: Light fingering weight, 230 yds (230 m) per 50-g skein.
Needles
For ribbing, heel and toe: US 1 (2.25 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch (23-cm) circular
needle (as preferred).
For colourwork: US 1.5 (2.5 mm), 32-inch (80-cm) circular for magic loop, or DPNs, or two circulars or a 9-inch circular needle (as preferred).
Gauge
34 sts x 38 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for colourwork.
36 sts x 44 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) for ribbing.
***Suggested Yarn for all three patterns above:
Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash Sock
We all need a little love and rainbows in our lives so Stephanie Lotven wrote the pattern for My Rainbow Heart.
This is a fun, simple colorwork pattern that is easy to memorize. This pattern was specifically designed to showcase the rainbow in your yarn stash.
Sizes
Adult Small (Medium, Large)
Yarn
FINGERING WEIGHT YARN
Main Color : 120 (140, 160) yards
TOTAL Contrasting Color : 104 (116, 128) yards
Contrasting Color/6-round repeat* : 4-5 (4.5-5.5, 5-6) yards
*All CC color changes in chart A will require 4 (4.5, 5) yards. All CC color changes in chart B will require 5 (5.5, 6) yards.
Finished Dimensions
Circumference : 6 (7, 8) inches
Length : 9.5 inches
Needles
US 3 (3.25mm) & US 1 (2.25mm) DPNs or other small circumference needles in each size or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
32 stitches & 40 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (using colorwork heart motif) on LARGER NEEDLES
Suggested Yarn
Self-Striping such as WYS Signature 4 Ply Self-Striping or Patterning, Uneek Sock or Queensland Collection Perth with a solid sock yarn such as WYS Signature 4 Ply Solid or Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash Sock
Check out the matching Heart Head Hat pattern.
FOs and WIPs
On Sunday, I had both of the sleeves finished on my Mellow Mood Sweater by Julia Piro so I tried it on. I have a few more inches to knit on the body.
Yesterday, I started working the 2x2 rib hem. I decided not to work the decreases on the round before the ribbing. I worked an increase so that I had the correct number of stitches to work the 2x2 rib so that it lined up with the side pattern. I only went down half a needle size.I should be able to finish it tonight!
KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY
Connie (knitnut246) came in wearing her Porcelain Damask Sweater by Lene Holme Samsøe using Garnstudio Drops Kid Silk, Malabrigo Sock and a third stash yarn - three different whites!
This is Jen's second Levitate Wrap by My Favourite Things.
Margaret (Margaretknitsalot) came in wearing her February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne.
Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) test knit this beautiful Doca Pullover by Claudia Quintanilla - EweKnit Toronto.
Victoria (mamavictoria) finished this lovely Craigavon Shawl by Brenda Brayfield.
Lauren (lpdiet) test knit this Stick Season Kids by Rebecca Clow.
Nathalie finished the Mellow Mood Sweater by Julio Piro for our class. She used Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky.
Ann (annvanwagner) finished her One Love Shawl by Joji Locatelli for the knit-along using Malabrigo Sock.
Emma (emmlaporte) finished this Billie the Raccoon by Cinthia Vallet from her book Mouche & Friends: Seamless Toys to Knit.
Emma used Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport leftover from other projects.
Kandy (@kdemarce) finished an adult pair half of a child's pair socks. Yarn is by Michelina of A Wander and her Wool.
CLASSES
There is one spot remaining for the Sock Class that starts this Saturday, February 7th. Register HERE.
At the moment, the Felted Loafer Class is in danger if being cancelled tomorrow. They really are the cutest slippers! We need a minimum of 4. Register HERE.
Please check out the classes for March and April and sign up as soon as possible.
Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!