Blia Seat Pouf in Schachenmayr Boston - S10765 - Downloadable PDF

Blia Seat Pouf Crochet Pattern by Dorothea Neumann – Schachenmayr Boston (S10765)

The Blia Seat Pouf is a stylish and functional crocheted home accessory designed by Dorothea Neumann and published by Schachenmayr as pattern S10765. This downloadable PDF pattern guides intermediate crocheters through the construction of a round, cushioned pouf that works beautifully as extra seating, a footrest, or a decorative accent in any living space. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF, making it an accessible project for anyone looking to add a handmade textile piece to their home.

What Is Being Made

The pattern offers two size options for the finished pouf:

• Size A (Large): approximately 70 cm in diameter
• Size B (Small): approximately 50 cm in diameter

The finished piece is a round, flat-based seat pouf. Instructions for both sizes are provided simultaneously throughout the pattern, with the smaller size measurements given in brackets where they differ. Where only one measurement appears, it applies to both sizes. The pouf is designed to be stuffed and closed with a zipper, giving it a neat, professional finish suitable for everyday use.

Techniques Used

This is a crochet project rated at an intermediate difficulty level, making it ideal for crafters who are comfortable with basic crochet but ready to tackle shaping and construction techniques. Key techniques include:

• Working in the round – the pouf is constructed as a flat circle worked outward from a central starting point, building up rounds continuously
• Increasing in the round – a structured, mathematical increase sequence is used across multiple rounds to create the smooth circular shape without puckering or distortion
• Working into a single loop – the pattern begins by working the first round of stitches into a single loop, a technique that creates a neat, tight center point for the circular base
• Zipper insertion – the finished pouf is closed using a 40 cm zipper, requiring basic sewing or finishing skills to attach cleanly

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this pattern is the extended single crochet. This stitch is slightly taller than a standard single crochet, giving the fabric a denser yet slightly more flexible texture that holds its shape well when stuffed. In the pattern instructions, once the stitch is introduced and explained, it is abbreviated simply as st for ease of reading throughout the round-by-round instructions.

The increase rounds follow a precise sequence to maintain an even circular shape:

• Round 2: increase after every stitch – 16 stitches total
• Round 3: increase after every other stitch – 24 stitches total
• Round 4: increase after every 3rd stitch – 32 stitches total
• Round 5: combined increase pattern – 40 stitches total
• Round 6: increase after every 5th stitch – 48 stitches total
• Round 7: combined increase pattern – 56 stitches total
• Round 8: increase after every 7th stitch – 64 stitches total

This careful, graduated increase sequence is characteristic of well-constructed crochet circles and ensures the pouf lies flat and retains its round shape once stuffed.

Materials and Yarn

The recommended yarn is Schachenmayr Boston, a chunky weight yarn sold in 50 g balls with approximately 55 metres per ball. This is a substantial, bulky yarn that works up quickly and creates a thick, sturdy fabric perfectly suited to a seat pouf that needs to withstand regular use.

• Colourway used in the pattern sample: colour 00092 (mittelgrau meliert) – a medium grey marl tone