It’s easy to be dazzled by
the simplicity and beauty of a sea urchin. I designed this pouf to mimic that
beauty by working evenly spaced bobbles to create a graceful overall design.
This pouf can be happily used by Mom as an ottoman, or as a support that the
little one can use when beginning to pull up. Chunky yarn, a big hook, and
mostly single crochet means this statement piece will work up quickly!
SKILL
LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZE:
Approx 21" x 11", stuffed
GAUGE
4 rnds of sc bl = 4¼"-diameter circle
MATERIALS
Yarn
5 skeins of Magnum from
Cascade (100% Peruvian highland wool; 8.82 oz; 123 yds), in color 0010 Ecru
Hooks and Notions
Size N/P-15 (10 mm) crochet
hook Crocheter’s toolbox supplies
21" ottoman base (see “A
Perfect Pouf”)
PATTERN NOTES
Crochet through back loops
only, except when completing bobble stitch.
POUF COVER
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 times in 2nd ch from
hook. 6 sts
Rnd 2: Sc twice in each st. 12
sts.
Rnd 3: (Bbl in next st, sc in bl
of same st, sc in
next st) 6 times. 18 sts
Rnd 4: (Sc twice in next st, sc in
next 2 sts) 6 times. 24 sts
Rnd 5: (Bbl in next st, sc in bl
of same st, sc in
next 3 sts) 6 times. 30 sts
Rnd 6: (Sc twice in next st, sc in
next 4 sts) 6 times. 36 sts
Rnd 7: (Bbl in next st, sc in bl
of same st, sc in
next 5 sts) 6 times. 42 sts
Rnd 8: (Sc twice in next st, sc in
next 6 sts) 6 times. 48 sts
Rnd 9: (Bbl in next st, sc in bl
of same st, sc in
next 7 sts) 6 times. 54 sts
Rnd 10: (Sc twice in next st, sc in
next 8 sts) 6 times. 60 sts
Rnds 11–21: Cont
working rnds in patt as established, working a rnd of 6 evenly spaced inc with bbl,
followed by sc-only rnd of 6 evenly spaced inc, for 11 rnds (last rnd worked
has bbls). 126 sts
Rnd 22: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 23: Bbl, sc in next 20 sts.
Rnds 24–33: Rep rnds
22 and 23.
Insert ottoman base or 2
pillow forms into pouf (see “A Perfect Pouf"). Cont to crochet,
enclosing form.
Rnd 34: (Sc2tog, sc in next 19 sts) 6 times. 120
sts
Rnd 35: (Sc2tog, sc in next 18 sts)
6 times. 114 sts
Rnd 36: (Sc2tog, sc in next 17 sts)
6 times. 108 sts
Rnd 37: (Sc2tog, sc in next 16 sts)
6 times. 102 sts
Rnd 38: (Sc2tog, sc in next 15 sts)
6 times. 96 sts
Cont working rnds in patt
as established, working 6 evenly spaced dec every rnd until 12 sts rem, for 14
rnds.
Fasten off, leaving 6"
tail.
FINISHING
Using tapestry needle, run tail through rem sts,
pulling closed. Knot and pull tail to inside.
A Perfect PoufI knew the nursery needed a pouf, but finding the propersized pillow form proved quite difficult. Here’s my easy solution: I took two 24"-square pillow forms, stacked them atop one another, and wrapped a length of scrap white yarn around them until they formed a lovely round shape. Easy! And no fancy materials required!
