Product Description
A large, puffy ottoman with a four-color gradient that is super simple to make.
Oscaloosa is a fun project using a large hook and worsted weight yarn held double. Pattern instructions are for a four-color gradient, but you can easily customize this pouf to be any color combination you wish, or simply use one color, the choice is yours.
My inspiration for this design is the simplicity of the culture in the area where my mother was born. She was born in Eastern Kentucky in a place called Oscaloosa, right in the heart of the Appalachian mountain range. It is a place where you can sit on the porch and prop your feet up while listening to a fiddle or banjo. Everything seems more simple and meaningful. People are friendlier and the nature is beautiful. You can lose yourself in relaxation while visiting the area.
This pouf-style ottoman is designed for rest and relaxation. Enjoy!
Oscaloosa Ottoman by Kristina Smiley
What is Being Made
The Oscaloosa Ottoman is a large, puffy pouf-style ottoman designed for rest and relaxation. This crochet project creates a substantial footrest or seating surface inspired by the simplicity and comfort of Appalachian culture, specifically drawing from the designer's heritage in Oscaloosa, Eastern Kentucky. The ottoman is constructed to be both functional and visually appealing, making it an ideal addition to any living space where comfort and style are priorities.
Crochet Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level crochet project utilizes straightforward techniques that prioritize simplicity and ease of construction. The design is engineered to work up quickly and efficiently, making it accessible to crocheters with some experience but not requiring advanced skills. The pattern is structured to create a three-dimensional, puffy form that maintains its shape and provides comfortable support. The ottoman's construction method allows for customization in color application, whether working with a gradient effect or solid colorways.
Yarn and Materials
The Oscaloosa Ottoman is worked using aran weight yarn held double, which creates a thick, substantial fabric that builds up the puffy ottoman quickly. This yarn weight choice, combined with the double-strand technique, produces a dense, durable material suitable for a functional piece that will receive regular use. The pattern instructions accommodate a four-color gradient design, though crafters have the flexibility to modify the color scheme entirely—using multiple colors, a single solid color, or any custom combination they prefer.
Tools Required
A large crochet hook is used with the doubled aran weight yarn, allowing for quick stitch definition and rapid project completion. The larger hook size works in proportion to the thick yarn to create the appropriate fabric density and drape needed for the ottoman's structure.
Design Flexibility
- Four-color gradient option as presented in the pattern
- Single solid color variation
- Custom multi-color combinations
- Personalization based on individual color preferences and available yarn
Inspiration and Purpose
Designed by Kristina Smiley, the Oscaloosa Ottoman draws inspiration from the cultural heritage and natural beauty of Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian region. The pattern reflects values of simplicity, comfort, and meaningful relaxation—evoking the experience of sitting on a porch with a view of mountains while enjoying traditional music. This ottoman embodies that spirit of ease and contentment, making it both a practical home furnishing and a tribute to regional craftsmanship traditions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Kristina Smiley |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Sewing machine, fabric panel at least 85”x51” in size, bean bag filler, string, sew on Velcro. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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