Pop of Color Knit Pouf

Notes

1. Body of pouf is worked back and forth in rows lengthwise and seamed to form a short, squat cylinder. Top and bottom are worked in the round by picking up sts along the top and bottom edges of cylinder, decreasing to center. 

2. This project is most easily worked with 2 pairs of circular needles or switching to a set of double pointed needles as sts decrease but can be worked with one pair using magic loop method.

Body

1. Cast on 28 sts. 

2. Row 1 (Right Side): Working back and forth in rows, knit.

3. Repeat Row 1 until piece measures 60" [152 cm] from beginning. 

4. Bind off, leaving a long tail. 

5. Using tail, sew bind-off and cast-on edges together to form a cylinder. 

6. Turn right side out.  

Bottom

1. With right side facing and circular needle, pick up and knit 60 sts around one long edge of Body. Join to work in rounds. Place marker for beginning of round.

2. Round 1: Knit.

3. Round 2: [K3, k2tog] 12 times – 48 sts.

4. Round 3: Knit.

5. Round 4: [K2, k2tog] 12 times – 36 sts.

6. Round 5: Knit.

7. Round 6: Purl.

8. Round 7: Knit.

9. Round 8: [K1, k2tog] 12 times – 24 sts.

10. Round 9: Knit.

11. Round 10: [K2tog] 12 times – 12 sts. 

12. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining sts and pull to close. Secure end. 

13. Fold comforter into thirds and roll up like a sleeping bag. Fit comforter in Body and Bottom pieces tightly, stretching Body sides slightly.

14. Click here for a larger version of the photo below.

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Finishing