Cherrypool
Cherrypool is a deceptively simple beanie with a striking wow factor. Named for Cherrypool in Victoria’s Grampians region, it draws inspiration from a landscape shaped by rugged ranges, shifting light, and the ever-present memory of fire. A garter stitch body hosts a series of textured stitch clusters, their flickering forms reminiscent of flames dancing across the horizon.
Though it appears richly coloured, only one shade is worked at a time, with the interplay of hues cleverly created through slipped stitches; making for a relaxing yet rewarding knit. The result is a warm, beautifully textured beanie that echoes the quiet intensity of the Australian bush.
Construction:
Cherrypool is worked seamlessly in the round from the ribbed brim upwards. The body of the beanie is worked in garter stitch with slipped stitches used to create the flame-like stitch pattern. The crown is decreased dramatically to create a ruched effect.
Stitch pattern is both charted and written.
Sizing:
Sized for head circumference of 12 to 24 inches/30.5 to 61cm.
Size range fits approximately premmie to large adult.
To fit head size:
12”/30.5cm - Premmie (14”/35.5cm - Newborn, 16”/40.5cm - Baby, 18”/45.5cm - Toddler) [20”/51cm - Child, 22”/56cm - Adult, 24”/61cm - Large Adult]
Skill Level: Intermediate
Techniques used:
Knit and purl
Decreasing
Working in the round on circular needles
Working from a chart (optional)
Slipped stitches
Travelling stitch marker
Jogless garter stitch in the round
Yarn Requirements:
* WOOLganic Organic Merino 8ply/DK (100% organic merino; 113yd 103m/50g) — Main Colour: 1 (1, 1, 2) 2, 2, 2 balls, Contrast Colours: 1 ball of each 3 colours
* OR 8ply/DK weight yarn of approximately:
Main Colour: 60/55 (80/75, 100/95, 120/110) 140/130, 160/150, 180/165
Contrast Colours: 10/9 (10/9, 15/14, 15/14) 15/14, 20/18, 20/18 each
yards/metres.
Original yarn is a worsted spun 21 micron 100% organic merino with a 4 ply structure and an increased twist.
Sample shown in WOOLganic Krishna, Chilli Pepper, Kundalini and Samsara.
