Heart Coaster Pattern

This free knitting pattern is great for any time of year. It's a little coaster you can keep your coffee mug on. The heart adds the perfect embellishment for this pattern. It'll make a great gift.

See this project and more in 12 Amazing Valentine Hearts to Craft + 5 New Heart Crafts!

Materials:
• Knitting needles, size 6
• One skein Lily Sugar’n Cream Country Red or color of your choice (makes 6)
• Crochet hook for making fringe

Gauge:
9 stitches = 2 inches (not critical)

Cast on 19 stitches. Knit three rows, then begin pattern.

Instructions:
Row 1: k9, p1, k9
Row 2: k2, p7, k1, p7, k2
Row 3: k8, p3, k8
Row 4: k2, p6, k3, p6, k2
Row 5: k7, p5, k7
Row 6: k2, p5, k5, p5, k2
Row 7: k6, p7, k6
Row 8: k2, p4, k7, p4, k2
Row 9: k5, p9, k5
Row 10: k2, p3, k9, p3, k2
Row 11: k4, p11, k4
Row 12: k2, p2, k11, p2, k2
Row 13: k3, p13, k3
Row 14: k2, p1, k13, p1, k2
Row 15: k3, p6, k1, p6, k3
Row 16: k2, p1, k6, p1, k6, p1, k2
Row 17: k4, p4, k3, p4, k4
Row 18: k2, p2, k4, p3, k4, p2, k2
Row 19: knit across
Row 20, k2, p15, k2
Knit 3 rows and bind off.

Read more at http://www.favecrafts.com/Kitchen-Knits/Cute-Heart-Mug-Rug#e6jftgtV4KxLIWIx.99