Pouf for Father's Day

This beautiful and comfortable pouf can be a wonderful gift for Father's Day. The wool we have chosen in our workshop is strong and soft, and also easy to knit. Follow the instructions provided in this pattern.

YOU WILL NEED

• Caricia Veleta Wool COL No. 073 (12 balls).
• Knitting needles No. 7.
• Tapestry needle.
• Lining fabric.
• Shredded foam for filling.

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STITCHES USED AND ABBREVIATIONS

Garter st: garter stitch (see garter stitch tutorial) St: stitch / Sts: stitches. Rnd: round / Rnds: rounds.

GAUGE

10 sts and 20 rnds make a 10 x 10cm square in garter st.

HOW TO MAKE THE POUF?

Size: 65cm diameter and 20cm high (approx.) Note: This Pouf is knitted with medium tension (depending on your tension, the size of the work will vary). -Rnd 1 and 2: knit 76 sts in garter st. -Rnd 3: knit 60 sts and leave the last 16 sts on the left needle. Turn. -Rnd 4: knit 44 sts and leave the last 16 sts on the left needle. Turn. -Rnd 5 and 6: knit all stitches to the end of the row and turn. -Rnd 7-12: repeat the previous rounds. To finish both sides, insert the knitting needle, picking up 25 sts. -Rnd 13-18: knit in garter st. Then, thread a tapestry needle through the previous 25 sts, pull and gather to close the circle and stitch. Do the same on the opposite side. LINING Cut two circles 70cm in diameter. Machine-sew the 2 circles, leaving 20cm unsewn to insert the filling.

ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING

Sew the side seam (see sew seams tutorial) joining the two parts of the already knitted pouf up to half height. Insert the lining (matching the two openings, lining and cushion), fill and finish sewing (1st the lining and then the cushion). Weave in the ends.

FINISH

The sapphire color of our pouf is trendy, but you have a wide palette to choose the color that best suits you or that special space where you plan to place it. Not only will you decorate that place in your home, but you will also create a friendly and warm space, and as a gift, it will be loved.