Valentine's Day is a fun time to remember life's great romantic moments -- whether your own or those of someone dear to you. Last year, with my daughter's June wedding on the horizon, I began plotting a sweet surprise for the bride and groom. There's little decorating needed when an outdoor wedding is in a splendid location. But my idea? A play on tree graffiti with a nod to the fun of yarn bombing. The bride and groom's initials in a heart echo the ritual (but disfiguring) practice of tree-carving proclamations. The piece is knit in all-cotton with a crocheted lace edge. I-cords were used to simply tie the piece around the trunk. I chose an old-fashioned font with a handmade look. It's a reminder of samplers and counted-cross-stitch projects, which were both needlecrafts enjoyed by my grandmothers. Happy Valentine's Day! When it comes to knitting for weddings there are many fabulous ideas. See one blogger's collection I really love. ...