The Whimsy Elf throw pillow showcases hooked wool texture. Hooked wool gives it real texture and weight rather than the flat face of a print.
Sits well on a sofa, a bed, or a reading chair. One hooked piece among smoother covers gives a sofa physical variety no pattern can fake.
An elf in a red polka dot cap hauls an oversized candy cane across a pale blue ground, with a gold ribbon bow looped at the top. Blue tunic over green sleeves, red and white stripes, pointed curling shoes. Hooked loops, more cartoon than folk art. Cheerful rather than eerie, which matters when small children are around.
Specifications
Size: 16x16
Material: Wool, Cotton and Poly
Details: Hooked wool face
Care: Spot clean only, blotting with a soft cloth, mild soap and cool water. Do not machine wash, tumble dry or dry clean.
Hooking is slow work and it shows, in dense wool loops that stand up off the surface and hide the wear flat fabrics show. Christmas designs are produced in limited runs each year, and wool is one of the few materials that outlasts the season it was bought for. A thoughtful gift for a Christmas host, a newlywed couple, or a family collection that grows every year, and a good reason to keep one yourself.