A "Zafu" is a round meditation cushion, often used with a "Zabuton" (mediation mat) to cushion the knees and ankles. A "Seiza Bench" is what Christians may call a "prayer bench" -- much kinder to the knees than a kneeler, [as] it supports one's backside.
The Warm Up America Foundation provides an organized program and both knitting and crochet patterns for groups and individuals interested in making afghans and blankets for people in need. Adult-sized blankets (approx. 49" x 63") are usually made of 49 r