Knitting Gauge
	A knitting gauge is used to determine the diameter of the wheat weaving straws. A knitting gauge is available at most fabric stores. Be sure to click on the next button below for more wheat varieties.

Autumn (Bronze bearded) Uniform shaped heads that are 2 ½ -3 ½ inches long grace slender uniform golden stems that are 16-22 inches in length, diameter #1-2. Awns are 2-21/2 inches in length. The stems can be joined and are suitable for splinting. This wheat is pliable, attractive and a good all purpose wheat. Approx. 200+ straws per lb.

Jeff (Bronze Bearded) Tight uniform 2-2 ½ inch heads on very slender 16-20 inch golden stems, diameter #0-1. Awns are 1 ½ to 2 inches long. Stems are hollow allowing joining of new stems and splinting. A good all purpose wheat, especially for fine weaves. 275+ straws per lb.

Kahla (Black Bearded) Not Available This Year Golden stems are 22-26 inches long with 2-3 inch medium dark brown and flatten heads. The awns are 4-5 inches long, black, tipped in light brown . Stems are nearly solid and not suitable for splinting or joining. Pliable and makes a long plait. A beautiful wheat for weaving. 175 straws per lb. Diameter of straws about #2- 3.

Chili (Black Bearded) Cream colored 20-21 inch stems have cream colored, flatten and tapered heads 2-2 ½ inches long with flaring 4 ½ -5 inch awns. Awns are nearly black with light brown tips. The stems are solid making this wheat unsuitable for splinting or joining, diameter is #2-3. A beautiful wheat that makes a very attractive weaving but is quite stiff to work with. Heads are heavy, 135+ straws per lb.

Golden Ball (Black Bearded) Large cream colored and flatten 2 - 3 inch heads are tapered. The awns are 4 1/2 - 6 inches long and a mixture of black and cream colors. Stems are 19 - 20 inches long are cream/golden in color. Stems are stiff but workable and makes a very attractive weave. Stems are nearly solid making this wheat unsuitable for splinting or joining.

Pirate (Black Bearded) Stems are 18-21 inches long in an amber color, heads are 2-2 ½ inches long and are a nut color and flattened. Awns are 4-5 ½ inches, black with amber tips. This wheat is not suitable for joining or splinting. Straw diameter #1-3 A beautiful wheat, and is a favorite for displaying but is fairly stiff although not as hard to work with as other black bearded wheats. 150+ straws per lb.

Blizzard (Bearded Blonde) SOLD OUT Tapered stems are 13-18 inches long, heads 1 ½ -2 inches long with 2 inch awns. Heads and stems are a light gold and have a waxy sheen. Works well for splitting and ironing. Bundle will have a good amount of very fine straws used for delicate detail work. 200+ straws per lb. Straw diameter #1-3.