My mom had this plastic milk crate sitting outside and I asked if I could keep it. She said yes, of course, and so I decided to turn it into an awesome ottoman. Really, it’s just a foot stool, but I like saying “ottoawesome.” I simply crocheted a cozy for it. Started with a large square that covered the base of the crate (top of the stool) and then crocheted–in the round–down the sides. I sewed a few layers of batting under the top for a tiny bit of cushion. It’s pretty lovely, don’t you think? I’m scouring craigslist for more crates!
Now, I need to find an area rug for this living room. One day, we’ll redo the flooring (previous owner put in new carpet, but it’s pretty darn unattractive, I think), but for now a rug will do. Are there any that have caught your eye recently?
P.S.! Isn’t it also awesome that the yarn color pretty much matches my loveseat EXACTLY?! It’s Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn in Old Leaf and I used about a skein and a half (J-hook).
Yea I was bored so I just invented a new piece of furniture out of this plastic thing.
Sometimes I wonder about you. I really do.
Whenever I’m bored I usually just sit around thinking, “I’m bored.”
haha!
Whenever you see me staring at something for a lengthy period of time, I’m probably trying to figure out how to cover it in yarn.
Jason said I should have figured out a way to make it a storage ottoman. ummm yeaaahh…
Just one of the many reasons why I adore you.
On a side note, Cory wants to come see Big Boi (I know) in Houston at the end of October. If so, we should do lunch.
that would be fun!
this is amazing!! i really want to crochet one out of jute that i bought – a round one. I just dont know how to fill it!
this is so cool! i am now on the lookout for a crate !
they’re harder to find than I thought! I see some at thrift stores, but they’re usually not for sale.
This makes me wish I was better ate sewing and other related craftiness.
This is a great way to make an ottoman. I am now eyeing off a red create in our garage! I made your Mary Jane slippers on the weekend and just want to say thanks for sharing such a fab pattern. Your instructions were easy to follow and I love the result!
I meant red crate…not red create! Woops!
What a great idea! I may have to keep an eye out for some milk crates now. Only I can’t crochet so it will have to be a knit cover. Ooh thanks for the idea!
BTW – just found your blog via One Pearl Button.
ooooo…I love this!
I’ve been looking for something to put under my window at my apartment to use as a little window seat thing. A few of these might do nicely!
I love this, makes me want to do a few for my dorm room
Any chance of a pattern for the ottoawesome? I really need a pattern to be able to do this. My daughter is opening a cafe and would like this idea for stools and I have volunteered to make them!! regards MA (Australia)
I’ve been on the prowl for a window seat-type addition to put under the window in my flat. A couple of them could work out beautifully!