So, today it's all about poufs! :)
The urchin poufs designed by the Dutch designer, Christien Meindertsma are absolutely fab, but I personally find them a pricy as they cost from £470.00 to £1,395.00 a piece. They are made from 100% felted, vegetable dyed New Zealand wool, and for sure, are gorgeous.
...Why not make our own? ;)
So, here are two wonderful DIY poufs from Pickles! I'm sure they'd be delighted to have you pop by their site. Loads of gorgeous stuff.
So, let's get going - how to pouf! Or rather, how to make a pouf. :)
Below you will find a step by step description of two different types.
If you pop by Pickels web site by clicking the pictures below, it will take you to the original recipe. There you will be able to read comments and answers with relevant information of the process.
Hope you like it, have fun! :)
How To Pouf!
no.1
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What we used:
Pickles Fat & Happy, 2 skeins (1000 g)
US #15 circular needles
2 cheap duves (feather and down)
Measurements:
Circumference 70"
Height 16"
Pickles Fat & Happy, 2 skeins (1000 g)
US #15 circular needles
2 cheap duves (feather and down)
Measurements:
Circumference 70"
Height 16"
How we did it:
Cast on 35 stitches.
Knit garter stitch until you´ve knitted up almost all your yarn, and there is just enough yarn left to assemble the stool. You now have ONE rectangular piece.
Cast off loosely.
Assemble the short sides (35 stitch side) as neatly as you can.
Assemble the first long side. This is supposed to be the top or the bottom of the stool. Put the needle through the end stitch of every second row and tighten, tighten, tighten!(Use a stronger cotton yarn if it is difficult) Repeat on the rows in between and tighten until there is no hole in the middle.
Stuff the duves into the stool. We tried to make a ball of the duves before we stuffed it.
Assemble the other end in the same manner as the first.
Cast on 35 stitches.
Knit garter stitch until you´ve knitted up almost all your yarn, and there is just enough yarn left to assemble the stool. You now have ONE rectangular piece.
Cast off loosely.
Assemble the short sides (35 stitch side) as neatly as you can.
Assemble the first long side. This is supposed to be the top or the bottom of the stool. Put the needle through the end stitch of every second row and tighten, tighten, tighten!(Use a stronger cotton yarn if it is difficult) Repeat on the rows in between and tighten until there is no hole in the middle.
Stuff the duves into the stool. We tried to make a ball of the duves before we stuffed it.
Assemble the other end in the same manner as the first.
no.2
What we used:
Eskimo, 18 balls (Or yarn suitable for US #13 needles)
Acrylic yarn would probably be a really good alternative, as it´s a piece of furniture
US #19 circular needles
2 cheap duves (feather and down)
How we did it:
Cast on 35 stitches using three threads.
Knit the garter stitch until you´ve knitted all the balls, and there is just enough yarn left to asseble the stool.
You now have ONE rectangular piece.
Cast off loosely.
Assemble the short sides (35 stitch side) as neatly as you can.
Assemble the first long side. This is supposed to be the top or the bottom of the stool. Put the needle through the end stitch of every second row and tighten, tighten, tighten! Repeat on the rows in between and tighten until there is no hole in the middle.
Stuff the duves into the stool. We tried to make a ball of the duves before we stuffed it.
Assemble the other end in the same manner as the first.
And there you go! Your first knitted furniture perhaps?
Eskimo, 18 balls (Or yarn suitable for US #13 needles)
Acrylic yarn would probably be a really good alternative, as it´s a piece of furniture
US #19 circular needles
2 cheap duves (feather and down)
How we did it:
Cast on 35 stitches using three threads.
Knit the garter stitch until you´ve knitted all the balls, and there is just enough yarn left to asseble the stool.
You now have ONE rectangular piece.
Cast off loosely.
Assemble the short sides (35 stitch side) as neatly as you can.
Assemble the first long side. This is supposed to be the top or the bottom of the stool. Put the needle through the end stitch of every second row and tighten, tighten, tighten! Repeat on the rows in between and tighten until there is no hole in the middle.
Stuff the duves into the stool. We tried to make a ball of the duves before we stuffed it.
Assemble the other end in the same manner as the first.
And there you go! Your first knitted furniture perhaps?
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