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MATERIALS
● Erika Knight Fur Wool,
97% wool/3% nylon,
100g/40m/44yds
Yarn A: Flax x 1 skein
● Erika Knight Vintage Wool,
100% wool,
50g/87m/95yds
Yarn B: Flax x 1 skein
●5mm & 8mm hooks
YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can substitute any faux fur
yarn for the top of the stool
cover and aran-weight yarn for
the sides. Natural fi bres will
give a more realistic effect.
“Sh e ep sk in ”
Stool Cover
BY TRACEY TODHUNTER
Cr eate a Scand i vibe in an y
r oom wit h t h is super cosy
fau x fu r stool cover.
TENSION
Due to the textured nature of the
yarn, no tension is given.
If you wish to adjust the size of
the stool cover, you will need a
second skein of fur yarn.
MEASUREMENTS
To fi t a stool up to diameter
30cm/12in (will stretch).
For larger stools, work more
increase rounds.
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Tracey is a designer specialising in
small homewares and accessories.
Follow her on Instagram
(@grannycoolcrochet) or visit her
website for free patterns and
news about workshops, books
and pattern releases at
http://www.grannycoolcrochet.com.
PATTERN NOTES
The stool cover is worked in
spirals. At the end of each round,
do not join and do not turn.
A stitch marker can be used to
indicate the last stitch of
each round.
STOOL COVER
With 8mm hook and
yarn A, make 6ch, join
with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: 10dc in ring – 10dc.
Rnd 2: [2dc in each dc] ten times
- 20dc.
Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc in next dc] ten
times – 30dc.
Rnd 4: [2dc, 2dc in next dc] ten
times – 40dc.
Rnd 5: [3dc, 2dc in next dc] ten
times – 50dc.
Rnd 6: [4dc, 2dc in next dc] ten
times – 60dc.
Rnd 7: [5dc, 2dc in next dc] ten
times – 70dc.
Rnd 8: [6dc, 2dc in next dc] ten
times – 80dc.
Rnd 9: 80dc around.
Change to yarn B and
5mm hook.
Rnd 10: 80dc around.
Rnd 11: [6dc, dc2tog] ten times
- 70dc.
Rnd 12: [5dc, dc2tog] ten times - 60dc.
Rnds 13 & 14: 60dc around.
Place stool cover on stool and
work more straight rounds if
necessary to cover sides
of stool. Fasten off yarn.
Weave in ends.
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