Skill Level: Easy
MATERIALS
1 80 yard skein rug yarn (Carolina Llama) 2 pillows (26"x 26") Fabric to wrap around pillows
EQUIPMENT
Size US 50 (25mm) 32" long circular needle 25mm crochet hook
GAUGE
3.5 stitches and 4 rows = 4" KNITTEDMEASUREMENTS 15" high, 22" wide, 69" round This is a fast, fun project, knit in one piece from the bottom up in the round, with a few crochet stitches finishing the top. The soft llama rug yarn provides the unusual texture and color variation. Knit yours this the afternoon to enjoy it tonight!
BEGIN LE POUFFE
CO 34 (leaving a 30" tail after CO), work in round. Row 1:K Row2:P Repeat these rows 9 times. Knit one row then BO in purl and DO NOT CUT YARN. (sc) through last BO stitch, then continue to (sc) every other stitch around the top until you have 5 or 6 stitches left. Pull yarn through these remaining stitches and pull tightly. Secure yarn to wrong side andweave inends.
FILL LE POUFFE
Stack the two pillows on top of each other and wrap fabric around them like wrapping a present. Stitch down the fabric so it will not shift. Stuff the wrapped pillows into Le Pouffe. Pull the 30" CO tail through every other stitch around the bottom. Tighten until you have a 10" diameter opening. Tie securely, weave ends in and tuck under opening. The fabric rests on the floor.
Voila!
