I've been admiring Ingrid Jansen's wood & wool stools for a while.
Geographical distance means obtaining one would be a little difficult.
So, when I saw a pattern for a crochet granny square stool topper in
issue 12 of Mollie Makes magazine, I was inspired
to get the hook out and have a go at making my own.
The Dr gave me a native NZ recycled rimu wooden stool in our courting days
and I have an array of wool in my stash.
I threaded elastic around the edge to hold mine in place.
I threaded elastic around the edge to hold mine in place.
It is still a work in progress and will sit flatter when I weave in all those ends.
I like how it brightens up my kitchen area.
I'm still going to eye up Ingrid Jansen's ones,
because it's not quite the same.
because it's not quite the same.
But, it will do for now.
Great Job......looks nice and cosy in its new colourful cover. Perfect for Winter.....
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping my eye out for a cute little stool looking for some crocheted goodness.
Have fun weaving in those ends....that's the job I hate. I have learnt that it's better to make the effort as they have a tendency to wiggle themselves loose otherwise.....
CLaire :]
It looks fabulous! I love the stool and the crochet cover. CUTE!! I think Im going to have to get my Dad to make me a stool now!! lol
ReplyDeleteGosh, that stool is so very beautiful and now even more so with its cosy cover!
ReplyDeleteits fabulous! happy cs :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! What I great idea for a stool cover - I haven't seen those before!
ReplyDeleteI think it's better that "will do for now"
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the idea of putting the elastic in to keep it in place too!
ReplyDeleteooh the colours you chose really suit the colour of the wood-i much prefer it to the molly makes one x
ReplyDeleteYou're right it really lifts that little corner! Love the charm of a granny square.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea, I think it looks great on the stool and love the colours you've chosen!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the colours you used.
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome, love it!
ReplyDeleteThe colours are great- a nice way to brighten the humble stool
ReplyDeleteoh Cait, it looks so fabulous! i think i might try that now that i know how to do it!
ReplyDeleteI've been admiring those Wood&Wool stools of Ingrid's for a while too. I just need to learn to crochet. Yours looks great, well done! S:)
ReplyDeleteAwesome job there, it looks great - I think your natural wood colour looks best with the wooly seat rather than white. you should be proud of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI thought wood and wool when I saw the picture! Looks great, I love the little heart on the side of your stool too :-)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! It's so happy to look at :)
ReplyDeleteSomeone just lent me that magazine to see - loved it!
xx