Converting a Drawer Unit Into a Footstool

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 1

Supplies:

• 1 oz crochet thread
• size J hook
• 1 darning needle
• scissors
• 1 old rug
• 1 small drawer unit

Steps:

1. I emptied the little drawers of the stuff I had in them, and replaced them with glass nuggets, marbles, faux gems (for weight), and yarn.

 

 
2. I could have stopped there, but decided I didn't want the legs to possibly scratch the floor. So I made them little booties.

 
3. They are super simple to make. Just chain 4, and make 3 single crochets across to the end, chain 1 and make 3 back to the beginning for a second row. Then, chain 1 and make a single crochet in each of the two end stitches, the 4 across, the 2 opposite end stitches, and the 4 across the other side. You are basically making a single crochet around 12 and slip stitching to join. Do not increase. If your work flares some, make 11 around. Repeat that for 3 more rows.

 

 

 
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4. NOTE: The legs of your furniture might not be the same shape as mine. Create accordingly.

 
5. I found one of my old cool rugs and just folded it in half. But I knew I would be picking it up too many times. So I made it snug by turning it inside out and tying it in a mitered style. I used yarn and a darning needle, securing it so it would not slip off. Then I turned it right side out and it worked pretty good. With the booties on and the stuff inside, I felt it was worth the time to repurpose this little gem. N-JOY!!

 

 

 

 

 
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