How to Knit Wheat Ear Model Baby Vest

Knitting baby clothes is a great way to create personalized gifts for the little ones in your life. One adorable and classic pattern is the wheat ear model baby vest. The wheat ear pattern creates a textured and three-dimensional look that is perfect for baby vests. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to knit your own wheat ear model baby vest.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in your desired color

Knitting needles in size US 7

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers (optional)

Buttons or snaps for closure (optional)

Instructions:

Back Panel:

Using the long-tail cast on method, cast on 56 stitches.

Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.

Row 2 (WS): *P2, k2; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, p2.

Repeat these 2 rows for a total of 4 times.

Next, we will start the wheat ear pattern:

Row 1 (RS): K2, *slip 2 stitches as if to knit, k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over the knit stitch, k3; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, slip 2 stitches as if to knit, k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over the knit stitch, k1.

Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 3 (RS): K1, *slip 2 stitches as if to knit, k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over the knit stitch, k3; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, slip 2 stitches as if to knit, k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over the knit stitch.

Row 4 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 5 (RS): K2, *k1, slip 2 stitches as if to knit, pass the first slipped stitch over the second, k3; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k1, slip 2 stitches as if to knit, pass the first slipped stitch over the second, k1.

Row 6 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 7 (RS): K1, *k1, slip 2 stitches as if to knit, pass the first slipped stitch over the second, k3; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1, slip 2 stitches as if to knit, pass the first slipped stitch over the second.

Row 8 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Repeat these 8 rows for a total of 16 times, or until the back panel measures 9 inches.

Shoulder Seams:

Place the back panel aside, and let's work on the shoulder seams.

Transfer the last 14 stitches from the left needle onto a stitch holder or a piece of scrap yarn.

Slip the first 14 stitches from the right needle onto a stitch holder or a piece of scrap.