Scrap Bin Heart Plushie

Scrap Bin Heart

This cute, mitered heart plushie is a great way to use those the scraps in your yarn stash, then share a little love this Valentine’s Day. Keep your knit heart as a simple plushie, use them as pin cushions, add a loop to hang it as a V-day ornament, or fill them with dried lavender and chamomile for a sweet sachet. No matter what, who wouldn’t heart getting a handmade scrap bin heart?

Play with color combinations or use a single shade for a minimalist look. Texture variations, like a blend of cottons and wools, can add extra charm and tactile appeal to each heart.

Experiment with embroidery or tiny buttons to embellish your hearts. Stitching initials, little flowers, or sparkly beads will make each one unique and add a personal touch for your recipient.

These hearts can be finished in an evening, making them perfect for last-minute gifts. Package a few together in a pretty bag, or tuck them into a Valentine’s card for a thoughtful surprise.

Scrap Bin Heart Plushie: Make it!

MATERIALS

Scraps of 3 yarns, in similar-weight, in different colors: A, B & C
(Shown: Loopy Mango Big Cotton, Knit Collage Gypsy Garden, and Valley Yarns Superwash Super Bulky)

Knitting needles in the corresponding size to heaviest weight of yarn chosen

Stitch marker

Tapestry Needle

Yarn scraps, cotton or polyfill stuffing

Optional: lighter weight yarn for seaming.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Varies based on yarn.

GAUGE

Not important for this project.

ABBREVIATIONS 

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DIRECTIONS (Make 2)

With A, CO 20 sts, placing marker at center point (after 10 sts.)

Row 1: With A, k to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sl m, k2tog, k to end.

Row 2: Knit.

Rows 3-4: Rep Rows 1-2

Cut A; join B.

Rows 5-6: With B, rep Rows 1-2.

Cut B; join C.

Rows 7-8: With C, Rep Rows 1-2

Row 9: Rep Row 1.

Row 10 (WS): Ssk, BO to last 2 sts (there’ll also be 1 st on your RH needle), k2tog, BO rem sts.

NOTE: If you’re working in an Aran weight or lighter, BO leaving a long tail for seaming. For heavier weight yarns, I suggest using a separate, lighter weight yarn for seaming.

FINISHING

With WS facing, place two hearts together; stuff ends so they’re sandwiched inside. Using the Wool Needle and strand of yarn, seam to pieces together while also adding more yarn scraps or stuffing as necessary.

Weave in remaining end.

More Valentine’s Projects

• Boho Valentine Wall Hanging
• I Heart Cowl
• Crochet Heart Motif
• Paper & Yarn Galentines
• Love Rocks Knit Neck Garland

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