How to Knit a Wheat Ear Model Vest

Are you ready to take your knitting skills to the next level? Knitting a wheat ear model vest is a fun and challenging project that will allow you to create a beautiful and stylish piece of clothing. In this article, we'll show you step by step how to knit a wheat ear model vest.

What You'll Need:

Yarn: Choose a high-quality yarn in your preferred color. Make sure you have enough yarn to complete the project.

Knitting needles: Choose the right size of knitting needles based on the yarn you are using.

Tape measure: This will help you measure your progress and ensure your vest fits correctly.

Stitch markers: These will help you keep track of your stitches.

Scissors: You'll need these to cut the yarn.

Now that you have all the necessary supplies, let's start knitting!

Step 1: Cast On

Cast on the number of stitches you need for the size of vest you want to make. Make sure you use a stretchy cast-on method so that the bottom of your vest can stretch when you wear it. One popular stretchy cast-on method is the long-tail cast-on method.

Step 2: Knit the Ribbing

Knit the ribbing for the bottom of the vest. You can use a 2x2 ribbing pattern, which means knitting 2 stitches, purling 2 stitches, and repeating until you reach the desired length.

Step 3: Start the Wheat Ear Model

The wheat ear model involves knitting a series of rows in a specific sequence. Here's how to do it:

Row 1: *Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end of row

Row 2: *Purl 2, slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch, purl 2; repeat from * to end of row

Row 3: *Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end of row

Row 4: *Purl 2, knit 2; repeat from * to end of row

Row 5: *Knit 1, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch, knit 1, purl 2; repeat from * to end of row

Row 6: *Purl 2, knit 2; repeat from * to end of row

Row 7: *Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end of row

Row 8: *Purl 2, slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch, purl 2; repeat from * to end of row

Repeat these 8 rows until your vest is the desired length. The wheat ear model creates a beautiful and intricate texture that looks like wheat ears.

Step 4: Finish the Vest

Once you have knit the wheat ear model for the desired length, it's time to finish the vest. Here's how:

Knit the ribbing for the top of the vest. Use the same ribbing pattern as you did for the bottom.

Bind off your stitches. Use a stretchy bind-off method to match the stretchiness of the cast-on method you used for the bottom of the vest.

Weave in any loose ends of yarn using a tapestry needle.

And that's it! You now have a beautiful wheat ear model vest that you knit yourself. Try it on and admire your handiwork.

Final Thoughts

Knitting a wheat ear model vest is a fun and rewarding project that will help you develop your knitting skills. Take your time, be patient, and enjoy the process. With a little practice, you'll be able to knit even more complex patterns and create even more beautiful garments.

Don't forget to share your finished wheat ear model vest on social media and tag us! We'd love to see your creations.