Grandad's Footstool by Lettice Rose

Grandad's Footstool

Crochet
September 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5.5 mm (I)
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This is an unconventional little 6” afghan square with a one piece woven centre. An interesting addition to a sampler afghan, or for use as a fun coaster.
Inspired by the seagrass topping on a footstool, the construction is unusual and the entire woven panel is made using one continuous length of yarn, unless you choose to have a two colour centre. The centre is thick and well padded, so I think it would also serve nicely as a large coaster or hot pad. The edge is embellished with an optional twisted cord trim. Only the simplest crochet stitches are used, making the pattern adventurous beginner level.
Size; 6” in worsted with 5.5 mm hook, 4.5” in DK with a 4 mm hook.