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.”
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Lisa
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August 19th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
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…
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Vanessa
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August 20th, 2010 at 8:22 am
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.
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Lisa
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August 20th, 2010 at 9:34 am
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!
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this is so cool! i am now on the lookout for a crate !
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Lisa
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August 28th, 2010 at 12:53 am
they’re harder to find than I thought! I see some at thrift stores, but they’re usually not for sale.
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This makes me wish I was better ate sewing and other related craftiness.
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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!
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I meant red crate…not red create! Woops!
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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.
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ooooo…I love this!
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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!
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I love this, makes me want to do a few for my dorm room
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