This past Friday, I made a couple bath poufs for a special order. They're super simple, but they take a good deal of yarn and are more time consuming than they look. I'd say each one took about an hour (including kid breaks). I used a pattern I found on Ravelry, but I didn't like how it had double crochets in the center. I did the second one my own way.
Here's what I did using worsted weight cotton yarn and an I hook.
Ch 5. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Ch 35 or 40 and slip stitch into the ring (this makes the cord you would use to hang it up).
Round 1: ch 1, 25 sc into the ring. Sl st in the first sc to join. It doesn't matter if there's a hole. I promise you won't see it in the end. (25 since chain doesn't count as a stitch).
Round 2: ch 2, 3 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (75)
Round 3: ch 2, 3 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (225) Note: You could stop here if you're happy with the fullness at this point.
Round 4: ch 2, 3 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (675)
Note: If you're using a thinner yarn like Hobby Lobby "I Love This Cotton" or Knit Picks "Dishie" you might want to increase the number of stitches in the first round to 35.
I would absolutely love to make one of these for Caroline to play with. I think she'd love to dig her adorable little fingers into its frilly goodness. I just might have to dig out some "Dishie" yarn from my stash and whip up a smaller version for her to play with.
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5 comments:
Thanks for sharing this pattern! What brand of yarn did you use for yours?
Oooo! Thanks for the great pattern. My friend will love it! Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Have you tested how they hold up in water with soap? Do they have to be washed after every use or can you use them multiple times without them mildewing like a regular bath thing? I would love to make some of these for Christmas presents for family.
Just rinse them well after shower and hang over shower head. Throw them in the washer once in awhile. :)
How many ounces of yarn per pouf?
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