[stitch] Aran Wheat Ears

I used Cascade BFL (100% Blue Faced Leicester Wool) and a US#8 (5.0 mm) needle.

I did the decrease at the end differently than the first 2 repeats. I wanted you to see both.

Aran Wheat Ears, written directions

Row 1 (RS): (K3, p7, k2), k1. (13 sts)
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: (K1, yo, k2, p2, k3tog, p2, k2, yo), k1.
Row 5: (K2, yo, k2, p1, k3tog, p1, k2, yo, k1), k1.
Row 7: (K3, yo, k2, k3tog, k2, yo, k2), k1.

In the final repeat of the decrease in Rows 3 and 5, I worked a p3tog instead of a k3tog. Not only do I find it easier to work, but I like the look better too.

Aran Wheat Ears, charted

Remember, in the final repeat of the decrease in Rows 3 and 5, I worked a p3tog instead of a k3tog.

Needs to be Blocked

I think this stitch pattern can benefit from a good blocking. I’ll post about that next week on the blog. Sign up to receive an email when I post it.