13. Chunky Garter Knot Ball Pillow
A sculptural, spherical knot pillow constructed from a long, continuous knitted tube that is stuffed firmly and intricately tied into a nautical monkey’s fist knot.
- What This Idea Means: A spherical 3D decorative accent made from a seamless stuffed knitted tube woven into an interlocking Celtic or sailor’s knot.
- How to Make It: Using double-pointed needles or an I-cord machine, cast on 16 stitches in the round with stretchy worsted yarn on 4mm needles. Knit a continuous hollow tube measuring approximately 12 to 14 feet long. Stuff the tube firmly with polyester fiberfill as you knit. Once complete, tie the tube into a 3-strand Monkey’s Fist knot, weaving the ends invisibly inside.
- Tips and Variations: Ensure firm, uniform stuffing throughout the tube before tying to ensure the sphere maintains structural stability and shape on the sofa.
- Materials Needed: 400g elastic acrylic/wool yarn, set of 4mm double-pointed needles, 500g dense polyester polyfill stuffing, funnel or dowel for stuffing.