This wee heart is knit in the round with 3 double pointed needles. Each side of the heart is on one needle, and the third is used as the working needle. (See picture on pattern for the knitting in action)

It is knit at a dense gauge to give the heart structure, and so the stuffing doesn’t show! Adding beads is optional… they are definitely fun, but not necessary!

The beading technique used on the heart is explained
in a video tutorial.

Great video tutorial for casting on a small number of sts in the round.