The Wheatsheaf Stitch
I really love crocheting the Wheatsheaf stitch. It has a four row repeat that’s predictable enough to not be too difficult, but with enough variety to keep a longer project like a blanket from feeling like drudgery. I’m very much opposed to drudgery.
This stitch would look beautiful in a variety of projects - blankets, scarves, shawls and more. I like it best in a single color yearn to really show off those lovely stitches.
Below you’ll find the written instructions for the Wheatsheaf stitch, and below that you’ll find the link to watch the tutorial video. I hope you’ll find both helpful! Happy hooking!
WHEATSHEAF STITCH WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
sp = space
tch = turning chain
Stitch Multiple: 5 + 2 (create your starting/foundation chain in a multiple of 5, and add 2 extra chains)
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch. Sc in next ch. *Ch3, sk 2, 1 sc in each of next 3 chs. Repeat from * to end of the row, ending with 2 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st st. *5 dc into ch 3 sp, sk 1 sc, 1 sc into next sc. Repeat from * across to end of row.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as hdc, ch 1), turn. 1 sc into each of the next 3 (dc) sts. *Ch 3, sk 3 sts. 1 sc into each of next 3 (dc) sts. Repeat from * across until 2 sts remaining. Ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc into last (sc) st.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. 2 dc in first (ch 1) ch space. Sk 1 (sc) st, 1 sc into next (sc) st. *5 dc into next ch 3 sp, sk 1 (sc) st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from * across to the last chain space. Work 2 dc in ch sp, 1 dc in tch 3.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. 1 sc into 1st 2 (dc) sts. *Ch 3, sk 3 sts, 1 sc into next 3 (dc) sts. Repeat from * across to end with sc in the last st, and 1sc into top of tch 3.
Repeat rows 2-5 until project has reached desired length.
I hope you’ll love working the wheatsheaf stitch as much as I do!
If you use this stitch in a project, I’d love to see your work! Don’t forget to tag me on Facebook or Instagram so I can share your project in my stories and can oooooh and aaaaaah over your fiber art!
