WHEAT EAR RIB STITCH: KNITTING TUTORIAL
The Wheat Ear Rib Stitch: a new elegant and sophisticated knit stitch that you have to add to your collection!
This is a perfect knit stitch to add depth and a unique touch to any project.
The Wheat Ear Rib Stitch creates a three-dimensional design made by crossing couples of stitches at every row. The result is a series of vertical ribs that remind of wheat ears. This design can be adapted to create ribs of different widths. It is therefore very versatile for various projects, from clothing to home accessories.
For the swatch you see in the picture, we used:
- Beechwood knitting needles, 8 mm / US 11 – choose the right needle size adjusting to your yarn and tension
- Bettaknit’s Puff Cashmere in the shade Cameo Rose
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Stitches and techniques
This stitch combines 3 easy knitting techniques:
- Knit stitch
- Purl Stitch
- Cable knitting
Check out the Video Tutorials section on our website to find many knitting tutorials and much more to practice your stitches!
Keep reading to find the Wheat Ear Rib Stitch pattern and step-by-step instructions!
How to knit the Wheat Ear Rib Stitch
Cast on a multiple of 5 + 2 stitches.
- Row #1: purl 1 stitch, *purl 2 stitches, cross 2 stitches to the left (passing the right needle behind the 1st stitch of the left needle, knit the 2nd stitch without dropping the 1st one, then knit the 1st one as well and drop them both off the left needle), purl 1 stitch*, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, end with 1 purl stitch.
- Row #2: knit 1 stitch, *knit 2 stitches, cross 2 stitches to the right purlwise (passing the right needle in front of the 1st stitch of the left needle, purl the 2nd stitch without dropping the 1st one, then purl the 1st one as well and drop them both off the left needle), knit 1 stitch*, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, end with 1 knit stitch.
Continue repeating Rows #1 – #2 in sequence until you reach the length required by your project.
Wheat Ear Rib Stitch Chart
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Wheat Ear Rib Stitch: knitting tips
When trying to knit in Wheat Ear Rib Stitch, we recommend paying attention to:
- Yarn choice: the Wheat Ear Stitch looks its best when worked using yarns that provide good stitch definition. Smooth and twisted yarns emphasize the crossed pattern, while more voluminous yarns will give a more rustic and cozy look.
- Work tension: keeping an even tension is essential to obtain a smooth and well-defined design. Practice with a sample before starting your main project to make sure the tension is correct.
- Needles: to make each crossing easier, try using knitting needles with a well-sharpened and not too-rounded tip.
If you enjoyed this Wheat Ear Rib Stitch knitting tutorial, have fun knitting another three-dimensional stitch: the Granite Stitch!
We can’t wait to see your next knitting project using this stitch! Share your creations on Instagram tagging @bettaknit and using the hashtag #bettaknit!
