Heart Warming & Cute Valentine’s Day Knits – Free Knitting Patterns

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And what better way to show you care than giving your loved ones something hand knit made using free Valentine knitting patterns!

Whether you decide to gift your mother a cute heart beanie or a love monster to your children, everyone can receive something hand-knit on Valentine’s Day! It’s the best way to show that you truly care!

We have rounded up some cute and adorable free knitting patterns for Valentine’s Day so that you can knit your way into your loved one’s heart!

Or, if you are a crocheter instead, you can Fall In Love Again This Valentine’s Day With These Free Crochet Patterns.

Some of these patterns include stuffed cushions, while others feature heart motifs in their knitting patterns. And since we are talking about knitting, some of these projects are a bit more complex and time-consuming than others.

So, take your needles and knit a special heart for your loved ones!

#1 Red Heart Valentine Mug Hug

Warm-up with this fun knit cup cozy designed with a symbol of your love. It will keep your warm beverages insulated and let them stay warm for a little bit longer.

• Pattern: Red Heart Valentine Mug Hug from Yarnspirations
• Yarn: Red Heart With Love

#2 Intarsia Heart Gift Bag

A quick knitting project that will add a personal touch to your gift! It uses basic stocking stitch and garter stitch with intarsia work, so it’s easy to make even if you are a noob.

• Pattern: Intarsia Heart Gift Bag by Nicky Barfoot from LoveCraft
• Yarn: Bernat Softee DK Light Worsted Yarn

#3 Lay My Love Cushion Cover

These knitted cushion covers with a heart design are a perfect idea for home decor on Valentine’s Day as you celebrate the day together with your partner.

• Pattern: Lay My Love Cushion Cover by DROPS Design 
• Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Andes Yarn

#4 I Heart Fixation Socks

These socks with cute little tiny hearts will be perfect if your partner has cold feet!

• Pattern: I Heart Fixation Socks by Cascade Yarns from LoveCraft
• Yarn: Cascade Fixation Yarn

#5 Heart Hat “Romantic”

This lively romantic hat is knitted in the Jacquard technique with a pattern of multiple heart motifs all around. Overall, it’s a warm, bright, and cute hat that you can make in colors of your choice.

• Pattern: Heart Hat “Romantic” Free Knitting Pattern from craftox.com
• Yarn: Super fine yarn like Patons Kroy Socks Yarn

#6 Red Heart Be Still My Heart Pillow

Send your partner a faux fur huggable heart pillow to express your love on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. This is a super easy project that you can knit in a very short time!

• Pattern: Red Heart Be Still My Heart Pillow from Yarnspirations
• Yarn: Red Heart Fur Yarn

#7 Bernat Monster For Your Love

Create this cute monster with a heart to add to your gifts and give them to anyone you hold dear this Valentine’s Day. This knit monster is simply adorable!

• Pattern: Bernat Monster For Your Love from Yarnspirations
• Yarn: Bernat Satin Yarn

#8 Pocket Hearts

These tiny knit hearts can hold a small gift, Valentine’s message, and even small chocolate. Or you can even make a tiny heart inside the heart! You can decorate with tiny flowers or leave them plain.

• Pattern: Pocket Hearts by Frankie Brown from Ravelry
• Yarn: Any DK weight yarn like Patons Classic Wool DK Yarn

#9 A Card For Valentine’s Day

You can assemble your own Valentine’s Day card with this little heart motif. The best part, you can use the pattern of the motif for making washcloths and blankets.

• Pattern: A Card For Valentine’s Day by Eleanor King
• Yarn: Any 4-ply fingering weight yarn like AndeanSun Alpaca Yarn

#10 Valentine Mail Monster

This Valentine Mail Monster is all set to spread Valentine’s love to your loved ones! With its cute mailbag carrying tiny treats, it will surely become a favorite for children and teens.

• Pattern: Valentine Mail Monster by Becca Brody
• Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn like Red Heart Super Saver

#11 Valentine’s Day Wine Cozy

Take your favorite wine to the next level on this Valentine’s Day and pair it with this heartwarming wine cozy. It’s an excellent Valentine gift for your partner where you just have to combine your hobby with your partner’s favorite wine.

• Pattern: Valentine’s Day Wine Cozy by Jennifer Carter from Knitty
• Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn like Red Heart Super Saver

#12 Red Heart Pillow Talk

This comfy striped heart pillow is simple enough to knit and you can make it for several friends. It’ll spruce up their spaces and is special enough to make them feel appreciated!

• Pattern: Red Heart Pillow Talk from Yarnspirations
• Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn like Red Heart Super Saver

#13 Lavender’s Bookmark

A knitted bookmark is a wonderful gift for a book lover. It’s an easy-to-knit pattern that works up quickly and is an excellent yarn stash-busting pattern.

• Pattern: Lavender’s Bookmark from Ravelry
• Yarn: Any 4-ply fingering weight yarn like AndeanSun Alpaca Yarn

#14 Sweethearts Baby Blanket

Knitting a blanket to share with your loved one is almost like going all out with the best possible gift idea! This free knitting pattern for Valentine gift will mean the world on this special occasion.

• Pattern: Sweethearts Baby Blanket from Love Crafts
• Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino

#15 I Love U Pillow

Knit this cuddly and soft pillow with a pocket that can hold your romantic note, card, or even a small gift.

• Pattern: I Love U Pillow from Love Crafts
• Yarn: Caron Simply Soft

#16 Aunt Lydia’s Valentine Heart Doily

This heart-inspired doily can become the centerpiece for your Valentine’s dinner date. The free knitting pattern is simple but can take up some time to knit.

• Pattern: Aunt Lydia’s Valentine Heart Doily from Yarnspirations
• Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet Thread

These are our favorite 16+ Valentine’s Day knits and their free knitting patterns!

Now, it is your turn to knit your way into someone’s heart! Which amongst these is your favorite project? Let us know in the comments below.

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