Varieties and making a knitted pouf with your own hands
Cozy knitted furniture diversifies the interior. This is a stylish solution that will fit into a home decorated in any style, from delicate Provence to a fashionable loft. The best part is that you can knit an ottoman with your own hands with a unique design. Here's how to do it.
What is an ottoman and why is it needed
Small mobile furniture that will be useful in the interior of any room. It can be round or square. The pouf can be placed in the bedroom, on the balcony, in the living room and even in the kitchen. It can easily replace a chair or stool, but it is worth considering that it will be lower in height than standard furniture.
By the way! The ottomans can be stacked one on top of the other when not needed. If you make them in different colors, you get a bright "pyramid" that will decorate the interior.
What happens
You can crochet a pouf with your own hands of any shape: square, round. In terms of size and functionality, ottomans are:
- banquet, designed for seating, height about 40 cm;
- complementary to the bedroom set - should be made in the same style and the same color scheme as the furniture or bedding;
- transformer - a set of low square ottomans, which, if necessary, fold into a berth;
- frameless - resemble a pear chair, suitable for bedrooms, children's rooms and balconies;
- with a decorative backrest - similar to an armchair without armrests, they have a small depression, due to which the backrest effect is created.
Wireframe models can become the main interior details.
How to make a knitted pouf with your own hands
To make a beautiful ottoman, you need to choose a model, materials of manufacture and a knitting pattern. The easiest way is to make a frameless option, since you only need to tie the outer cover, sew the inner one and pick up a comfortable filler.
Product drawing
The fastest way is to knit an ottoman with knitting needles, according to a garter stitch drawing. But more experienced craftsmen and craftswomen can try other options.
Choice of tools and material
To make a pouf crochet, knitting needles or a fork, you will need:
- yarn - about 600-1000 grams with a thread length of 135 m, the combination of materials can be different, for example, 75% acrylic and 25% wool; to make a multi-colored pouf, you need to pick up yarn of different shades in a ratio of 100 or 50 grams (you can take 300 grams of the main shade and equally additional colors);
- tool - knitting needles (10-15 mm in diameter), hook (6 or 10 diameter), fork;
- filler.
Knitting process
To choose a convenient scheme, you need to determine the shape and model of the pouf. You can crochet a round, cylindrical or square product. It is more convenient to make round options with knitting needles.
Spokes
Large knitting needles with a diameter of 10-15 mm are used for knitting.
It is carried out in a shawl technique in rotary rows of 30 loops.The first two rows must be completely knitted, in each subsequent row, remove 4 loops, and then 8. Repeat the same pattern from the middle to make a ball.
Crochet
One ottoman will take about 1000 grams of yarn. Better to use thick acrylic or cotton threads.
The easiest way: knit with a single crochet. They start with five hanging loops, and add one in each next row.
You can knit from one thread or alternate different ones. After the middle, one broom will go into each row.
Attention! It is important to remember to leave a small hole to insert the filler.
Finally, pull off the last six loops with a needle.
For a cylindrical pouf, a scheme with embossed columns is suitable. A circle of the desired diameter is knitted, loops are added on each subsequent row. Then the end part is tied to the desired height. The top is knitted with a decrease in one loop in each row. After the filler is inserted, the last 6 loops are pulled together with a needle.
To make a square pouf, the top and bottom can be tied with a simple single crochet, and the sides can be tied with a crustacean step.
Fork
A beautiful pouf can be knitted on a fork. Since the product will be delicate, you will need a beautiful inner cover.
Master class on how to make a knitted pouf with your own hands:
- make 23 turns with the thread around the plug, leave the ends at the bottom;
- holding the tips with your fingers, collect the turns together;
- thread a hook into the ring of turns to raise the loops, grab the short end and pull the loop;
- stretch the short tip into the formed loop, tighten it;
- tie the ends of the threads with a strong knot;
- re-pull the short end into the ring of turns and tie the ends into two knots;
- remove the yarn from the fork;
- raise the long thread to the first loop, secure it with a connecting post;
- make an arch of five air loops;
- fix the arch for the next two turns;
- continue tying in a circle;
- close the row with a connecting post (at this stage, 12 petals should be obtained);
- raise the short thread to the top of the turn;
- pull both threads into the last loop;
- long cut;
- a loop of two threads to fasten the loop;
- hide the ends;
- tie the next openwork element;
- connect it with the first one when tying, for this, knit two air loops, then a single crochet under the arch of the knitted motive;
- fasten the second air loop with a connecting post with the next two turns;
- tie around the perimeter and close the row with a connecting post;
- raise the short thread to the top of the turn;
- pull two threads into the last loop;
- fasten the loop and hide the ends under the yarn.
Thus, you can knit a large canvas, from which you will get an openwork round pouf.
Filler
Holofiber, foam rubber with padding polyester are suitable as a filler. If the house has accumulated old blankets and pillows that are a pity to throw away, you can use them. Unwanted clothing will also work.
It is best to use polystyrene foam. It is an elastic, environmentally friendly material that holds its shape perfectly, is resistant to moisture and is durable. The furniture will be light and comfortable.
Decoration features
Most ottomans do not need additional decoration: they are usually knitted from bright plain yarn or several colored threads. However, if you wish, you can knit volumetric or three-dimensional flowers, geometric shapes.
Advice. For a children's pouf, ears and an animal face will be an excellent decor.
Where can I put
There is a place for an elegant ottoman in any room! In the bedroom, it can be placed directly behind the bed or not far from it.
An ottoman near the fireplace will look good, if there is one, in the living room next to the coffee table.
Cozy and soft seats are suitable for a warm glazed balcony. With their help, you can equip a recreation area: complement the interior with a small folding table, a hanging rack and a comfortable place for reading, playing or relaxing with a cup of tea.
Video: how to knit a pouf on the needles
Design ideas for knitted ottomans in the photo
