A while ago I found a vintage footstool in the local charity shop for £2. Not one to pass up on a bargain I brought it home and it was immediately fought over by the girls, the eldest one won as the youngest already has her own stool. Now although I love the shape and design of the stool I do not love navy blue. I apologise to anybody out there who may be a fan of navy blue but after spending 5 years of my younger life wearing as much navy nylon as they could cram into a school uniform, including knee length socks and big knickers, it's no wonder I'm not a fan.
After much deliberation it was decided that a cover would be made. I didn't want to take off the original upholstery for fear of ruining the integrity and so a removable (and therefore washable and more child friendly) cover was the way to go. As I am terrible at sewing it had to be a crochet footstool cover and so new footstool was born..............
I'm not entirely convinced that the choice of predominantly white yarn was a good idea but I live in hope.
I'm now hoping that I can hang out my washing without it starting to rain the minute that I close the door. Wish me luck.
For more creativity go see Kootoyoo.
Edited to add that this has also been linked to ANNEMARIE'S BREIBLOG
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OOoo Im partial to a bit of crochet on a footstool!..... Looks lovely Emma!!
ReplyDeleteOh it looks fantastic! Well done. I think I need to keep my eyes peeled now. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely transformation. It looks really fabulous!
ReplyDelete(Being as I sew and really cannot crochet properly to save myself, I am marvelling at how you thought this would be easier!)
Gorgeous! Love, Love, Love it! xxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteOh, that is very beautiful. I really like to recup, reinvent and rebuild old stuff and furniture. You found a great way for that piece. Best, Antje
ReplyDeleteYet another beeeooootiful creation from you! Love it.
ReplyDeleteVery retro I really must get my act together and do something useful :)
ReplyDeleteCate x
It looks really great, I would love to do something like this. Your daughter must be so pleased with it. Such a bargain as well!
ReplyDeleteCaroline
It's brilliant and what a bargain too!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're lucky you got to wear navy at school, I had to wear maroon! Yuck!
Vivienne x
It looks amazing,what a change! Ah,yes...remember the navy school knickers well! :o)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Footstools are in the air! You are a clever girl. Lots of love, Amanda xxx
ReplyDeleteI had to wear large navy blue knickers at school too! Yuk!
ReplyDeleteThe footstool looks wonderful, what a transformation.
Hello! Lovely new footstool! But how our Nelli is sitting on it?
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Teje
It looks amazing.....well done. xo
ReplyDeletevery pretty and cozy footstool! i love your granny squares.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work! I so want to find a footstool to crochet up!:) Cheers Jules
ReplyDeleteLove your transformation ! Must look out for something like this to cover. Thanks for all your comments .
ReplyDeleteJacquie x
Oh, Emma! This stool is so delightful! You did a wonderful job --- the granny squares can cheer any blue reminders of school uniforms!
ReplyDeleteEek!! Sooooooo cool!! Well done you :) xx
ReplyDeleteHello there. I hip hopped over here from - oh several places. I truly adore that footstool. It's stunning. Truly.
ReplyDeleteFab footstool! I have 3 ready for prettying up (the kids sit on them!) but I need to do the whole foam replacement thing as well and I've been putting it off.
ReplyDeleteOnly found your blog today, look forward to visiting again.