
Wheatsheaf Stitch Pattern | Knit with Aabhar
Pattern Description
Wheatsheaf Stitch Pattern is an all-over textured pattern that looks like sheaves of wheat tied together. The intertwining cable-like pattern gives an appearance of stems of wheat sheaves with wheat kernels on the top. Although it looks difficult and complex, it is a fun pattern to knit.
It is a non-reversible pattern that creates a fabric with a medium texture. Wheatsheaf Stitch Pattern is ideal for home decor projects like afghans, pillows, blankets, and cushions.
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Count
12
Pattern Repeat
Multiple of 12 + 8

Abbreviations
This free knit pattern is written in US terms. You can also check out other common knit abbreviations.
CN | Cable needle |
CO | Cast on |
CB6 | Slip next 3 sts onto a CN and leave at back of work, [KB1] 3 times from left hand needle, then k3 sts from CN. |
k | Knit |
KB1 | Knit into back of next stitch |
p | Purl |
PB1 | Purl into back of next stitch |
rep | Repeat |
RS | Right side |
st (s) | Stitch (es) |
WS | Wrong side |
Pattern Instructions
CO Multiple of 12 + 8.
Row 1: | (RS) – p7, * k3, [KB1] 3 times, p6; rep from * to last st, p1. |
Row 2: | k7, * [PB1] 3 times, p3, k6; rep from * to last st, k1. |
Row 3: | Rep Row 1. |
Row 4: | Rep Row 2. |
Row 5: | p7, * CB6, p6; rep from * to last st, p1. |
Row 6: | k7, * p3, [PB1] 3 times, k6; rep from * to last st, k1. |
Row 7: | p1, * k3, [KB1] 3 times, p6; rep from * to last 7 sts, k3, [KB1] 3 times, p1. |
Row 8: | k1, * [PB1] 3 times, p3, k6; rep from * to last 7 sts, [PB1] 3 times, p3, k1. |
Row 9: | Rep Row 7. |
Row 10: | Rep Row 8. |
Row 11: | p1, * CB6, p6; rep from * to last 7 sts, CB6, p1. |
Row 12: | k1, * p3, [PB1] 3 times, k6; rep from * to. last 7 sts, p3, [PB1] 3 times, k1. |
Repeat this free knit pattern (12 rows) until you have reached the desired length for your work.
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