How to Knit a Cherry Pie

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bobble Increase and bobble decrease.

   bbl inc 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 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.
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   Step 2: 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. ,,, You will then purl across the entire row like usual. , 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. ,, Remember this stitch is in Reverse Stockinette so the bobble faces the purl side of the fabric. , 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. , Row 3: *p2tog, p3* repeat until end.
   
   Row 4: *k2, k2tog* repeat until end.
   
   Row 5:
   Purl Row 6:
   Purl. , (Also 16 rows). ,, K3tog and fasten off. , Knit 1 row.
   
   Work same as bottom wedge repeating between . , Leave 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of tail. bbl inc ssk, k1, k2tog
   -3 sts. p3tog- 1 st.
   
   BO.
   
   Leave 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of tail. , Use other tail to attach to cherry filling in random places. , 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. , Stuff with filler before seaming up last side.
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   Step 3: Look and count and note that you will now have 5 stitches created into the original one.

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

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   Step 5: Turn your work back and knit across the same 5 stitches and continue the row.

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   Step 6: Watch to see that when you come to the first of those 5 knit bobble stitches you will work the bobble decrease.

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   Step 7: Pass each slipped stitch over the k3tog stitch

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   Step 8: the same way you do when binding off.

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   Step 9: Poke the bobble forward with your finger and make sure to pull the next stitch tight.

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    Step 10: Cherry filling is in reverse stockinette stitch: CO 11 stitches loosely in CC (multiples of 3 + 2 extra

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    Step 11: example done in 3 sets.

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    Step 12: Crimped/Fluted Edge of Crust: CO 30 stitches in MC Row 1: Purl Row 2: *k4

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    Step 13: k2tog* repeat until end.

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    Step 14: 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.

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    Step 15: Purl 3 rows.

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    Step 16: Bottom Wedge Shape: Continue in St st. decreasing 1 stitch on each side

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    Step 17: 1 stitch in from the end for EOR (Every Other Row) twice then every 4th row as follows: [K1

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    Step 18: knit to last 3 stitches

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    Step 19: k1 Purl all stitches K1

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    Step 20: knit to last 3 stitches

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    Step 21: k1 *Purl all stitches Knit all stitches Purl all stitches K1

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    Step 22: knit to last 3 stitches

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    Step 23: k1* Repeat between * * until 3 stitches remain.

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    Step 24: Add the Top Wedge Shape: Pick up 15 stitches along purl ridge where crust edge meets the back.

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    Step 25: Bobble: CO 1 in CC.

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    Step 26: Knot CO and BO tails tog and tuck 1 into cherry with Reverse Stockinette Stitch facing.

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    Step 27: Turn to purl side of the cherry filling facing

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    Step 28: weave in all ends.

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    Step 29: Using MC

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    Step 30: sew the top and bottom of the cherry filling lengthwise around pie wedge.

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