For this pattern the rug is made from old t shirts and sheets worked in the round to create a rectangular shape.
Crochet rag rug from sheets.
Upcycle your old t shirts sheets and even towels by making a crochet rag rug perfect to serve as a bath mat or kitchen sink rug.
Just never could let go of it guess it is time to give it to my daughter and start the rag rug for my great grandchild.
This is a great way to use up old fabric from worn clothing vintage cloths or other sources of fabric items which are looking a bit tatty.
Each rag rug will turn out slightly different depending on the materials you use and your own unique way of crocheting.
Turn over the work and on the underside weave the tail into the work weave it through the same coloured stitches and attach it properly with a needle.
I loved your article on making a rag rug.
Didn t know how to crochet still have the rug and was so proud of it.
Donna also shows you.
If you re handy with a crochet hook already you ll find this project both straightforward and very rewarding.
So when i came across rag rugs i was so inspired to create my own awesome rag rug too.
To finish the rag rug simply complete the last round trim off the fabric yarn leaving a 6cm tail and then pull the fabric yarn through the loop on the crochet hook and pull to make a knot.
It will also show you a few techniques to help you along the.
Sustain my craft habit has some great links to step by step instructions for both the finger crochet technique and how to prepare your t shirt scraps into t shirt yarn.
I try to find queen or king sized flat sheets because they are the easiest to rip however sometimes i use smaller sheets fitted sheets or even duvet covers if i love the colour of the fabric.
The rug is small but its visual impact is dramatic thanks to the vibrant colors.
This tutorial will show you how to begin and end a rag rug along with how to add change fabrics.
I bought these sheets from value village.
I will do it.
Thanks for the idea.
This finger crochet rag rug method is brilliant because it is tool free you don t even need a crochet hook to do it.
44 years ago i crocheted a yarn rug for the nursery baby was on the way.