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Garter Heart Square
NEEDLE Knitting Pattern ♥ The Garter Heart Square is worked flat from the bottom up. It features a garter border and center heart motif. Perfect for dishcloths and washcloths, or knit squares to make afghans and pillow covers!
A chart and written instructions are included.
Choose any needle size with coordinating yarn weight to make squares for dishcloths, washcloths, blanket squares, pillow covers, bags and more!
♥ Needles
Any size; long circulars or straight needles
* 4 mm & 8 mm used for samples
♥ Gauge & Finished Size
Gauge and finished size will be determined by your needle size, yarn weight and personal knitting tension; please swatch to determine finished size.
- I recommend knitting this square with 4mm or 4.5mm needles for a dishcloth or washcloth.
- Samples: 4mm needles; 17” x 27” = 4”; 8.7” x 8.8”; 8mm needles; 2.5” x 4” = 1”; 14.8” x 15”
♥ Yarn
Choose yarn appropriate for your needle size. Yardage will vary.
- Cotton yarn is recommended for dishcloths and washcloths
- Sample: Lily Sugar N Cream in Soft Ecru; Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick N Quick Recycled in Red
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- First published: January 2026
- Page created: January 15, 2026
- Last updated: January 15, 2026 …
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