I have always loved the look of those oversized knitted foot poufs that seem to fairly scream, “I’m cushy and soft, and your house will be so much more cozy with me in it!” Well, as soon as the Zippy looms came into being, I knew that recreating one of those adorable foot stools was now a possibility! Another fun thing about this project is that it will give you the opportunity to put those tired linens you may have hanging around your house to good use…what a terrific way to upcycle, right? :D

Items Needed

Knitting loom: 5 Zippy Looms and connectors (or 20 peg equivilant if using the Zippy Corners).

Yarn: Red Heart Grande (46 yrds per skein), super bulky #6 weight: approx 9 skeins (in color: currant) Note: this yarn is very bulky for a #6…almost rope-like. If you substitute a yarn of a thinner width, you’ll possibly need to hold 2 strands as one throughout to get the desired thickness for the project.

Notions: loom tool, 6.5mm crochet hook (for cast on and help with possible missed stitches, etc), scissors, wide eye yarn needle, row counter, knitting pins, removeable stitch markers or bits of scrap yarn, one large decorative button (if desired), stuffing of choice (see Pattern Notes for more details on this).

Gauge:

6 stitches and 9.5 rows per 4”

Pouf Measurements: (All measurements given are before stuffing…once the item is stuffed firmly the measurements will inflate.)*

Circumference: approx 62.75”

Diameter approx :20”

Height: approx 13.5”

Skills Needed: U-Stitch, E-wrap, Purl, Slip, Wrap & Turn, CO of your choice, and Basic BO, Seaming Skills.