How to Knit a Cherry Pie

This cherry pie is a great novelty knit item. It sits temptingly placed on a plate and left on the table. Leave it out as an ornament and it will bring many compliments. This pattern utilizes the bobble technique, which produces a more "knitted mound" type bobble and can also be used on an upper panel of a sweater once mastered.

Special Stitches Used in This Pattern

• bbl inc [bobble increase] k1 (do not drop stitch from left needle), yo, k1, yo, k1 all into same stitch (there will be 5 loops on the needle within the one stitch). Turn. P5 back across the 5 created stitches, turn and k5
• bbl dec [bobble decrease] slip 2 stitches knitwise, k3tog, pass 2 slipped stitches over knit stitch. Poke bobble forward with finger and make sure to pull the next stitch tight.

Knitting the Bobble Increase (bbl inc)

1. 

    Knit into the first stitch but do not drop the stitch from left needle.
   Knit into the first stitch but do not drop the stitch from left needle. Yarn over once then insert the right needle into that same original stitch and knit 1 still keeping the stitch on the left needle. Yarn over and knit into it again letting it drop from the left needle.
2. 

    Look and count and note that you will now have 5 stitches created into the original one.
   Look and count and note that you will now have 5 stitches created into the original one.
3. 

    Stop knitting any further and turn your work and purl across those 5 newly created stitches.
   Stop knitting any further and turn your work and purl across those 5 newly created stitches.
4. 

    Turn your work back and knit across the same 5 stitches and continue the row.
   Turn your work back and knit across the same 5 stitches and continue the row. You will then purl across the entire row like usual.

Knitting the Bobble Decrease (bbl dec)

1. 

    Watch to see that when you come to the first of those 5 knit bobble stitches you will work the bobble decrease.
   Watch to see that when you come to the first of those 5 knit bobble stitches you will work the bobble decrease. Slip the first 2 stitches, one at a time knitwise. Next, knit the last 3 stitches together. This is done the same way as k2tog, just with 3 stitches.
2. 

    Pass each slipped stitch over the k3tog stitch, the same way you do when binding off.
   Pass each slipped stitch over the k3tog stitch, the same way you do when binding off.
3. 

    Poke the bobble forward with your finger and make sure to pull the next stitch tight.
   Poke the bobble forward with your finger and make sure to pull the next stitch tight. Remember this stitch is in Reverse Stockinette so the bobble faces the purl side of the fabric.

Knitting your pie: Cherry Filling

1. Cherry filling is in reverse stockinette stitch:
   • CO 11 stitches loosely in CC (multiples of 3 + 2 extra, example done in 3 sets. If you choose, you can do just 2 sets for a non-deep dish pie. Simply cast on 8 stitches).
     
   • Purl 1 row, knit 1 row. Start pattern below.
   • Row 1 (RS): Purl.
   • Row 2: K1, *k2, bbl inc.* repeat until 1 stitch remains, K1.
   • Row 3: Purl.
   • Row 4: K1, *k2, bbl dec.* repeat until 1 stitch remains, K1.
   • Row 5: Purl
   • Row 6: K1, *bbl inc, k2* repeat until 1 stitch remains, K1.
   • Row 7: Purl
   • Row 8: K1, *bbl dec, k2* repeat until 1 stitch remains, K1.
   • After the first 8 Rows, transfer stitches onto a stitch holder, then knit the crust. The beginnings of the filling will be used to size the back crust.
   • Repeat row 1-8 five times (or enough times to fit around crust slice). BO.

The Crust

1. Crimped/Fluted Edge of Crust:
   • CO 30 stitches in MC
   • Row 1: Purl
   • Row 2: *k4, k2tog* repeat until end.
   • Row 3: *p2tog, p3* repeat until end.
   • Row 4: *k2, k2tog* repeat until end.
   • Row 5: Purl
   • Row 6: Purl.
2. Back of Crust:
   • Start with a knit row and continue in St. st. until length of this part matches width of cherry filling saved on stitch holder ending in WS row. (Also 16 rows).
3. Purl 3 rows.
4. Bottom Wedge Shape:
   • Continue in St st. decreasing 1 stitch on each side, 1 stitch in from the end for EOR (Every Other Row) twice then every 4th row as follows:
   • [K1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1
   • Purl all stitches
   • K1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1
   • *Purl all stitches
   • Knit all stitches
   • Purl all stitches
   • K1, ssk, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1*
   • Repeat between * * until 3 stitches remain. K3tog and fasten off.
5. Add the Top Wedge Shape:
   • Pick up 15 stitches along purl ridge where crust edge meets the back. Knit 1 row. Work same as bottom wedge repeating between [ ].
     

Extra cherry goodness

This part is optional but helps to create a more realistic full filling. Make several extra bobbles (cherries).

1. Bobble:
   • CO 1 in CC. Leave 1-2 inches of tail.
   • bbl inc
   • ssk, k1, k2tog -3 sts.
   • p3tog- 1 st.
   • BO. Leave 1-2 inches of tail.
2. Knot CO and BO tails tog and tuck 1 into cherry with Reverse Stockinette Stitch facing. Use other tail to attach to cherry filling in random places.

Finishing

1. Turn to purl side of the cherry filling facing, weave in all ends. If using acrylic, check yarn label if light ironing is permissible. Use steam and light iron setting to block. If using wool, block in the traditional method. Suggest sewing 1 side of filling together and stuffing with plastic bag remnants to block.
2. Using MC, sew the top and bottom of the cherry filling lengthwise around pie wedge. Stuff with filler before seaming up last side.
   

• Choose any color and brand yarn you prefer. Make sure that you use the same size yarn as well as the same size needles.
• Make a few in different colors. This makes a great house warming gift, or a Christmas present.
• These can be made by the younger knitters, and sold to friends and family, so as to earn extra money.
• Leave the seam at the back of the crust on one side open, and the project can be filled with potpourri.

• If you change the size of the yarn and needles, the knitting instructions given will not work out.
• Always follow directions of anything knitted. The only thing that can be changed is the color of the yarn.
• Do not iron your work if yarn label indicates not to, even lightly. This will cause your crust to be too limp to block and hold shape.

• MC- Crust colored worsted yarn, 1 skein (example in Red Heart Super Saver 100% acrylic - Color: Linen)
• CC Red worsted yarn, 1 skein (example Lion brand Wool-ease 80% acrylic 20%
• wool- Color: 102 Ranch Red)
• 1 set of size 6 needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holder