When your rug is as big as you want it to be finish off as follows.
How to finish off a crochet rag rug.
When you are transitioning from the straight part of the rug to the curve cut off your strips to be about 4 inches long.
Add a few sc at the end without your strip of yarn for a tidy finish.
Didn t know how to crochet still have the rug and was so proud of it.
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Thanks for the idea.
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.
Finishing a rag rug.
I will do it.
If you re handy with a crochet hook already you ll find this project both straightforward and very rewarding.
Crocheting a round rag rug is as simple as can be.
This video shows great close ups and easy instructions on how to finish a rag rug made from sheets.
Rag rugs by erin episode 3.
It hides the ending really well.
Sc in the next st sl st in the next st.
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.
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.
Fold in the end before you make that last stitch.
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.
Keep making stitches until you don t have enough fabric to do another.
I like to finish my rugs at the curve of the rug.
I loved your article on making a rag rug.
Next start as if you are going to make a chain but pull the thread all the way through the loop on your hook instead of making another loop as you would when chaining.
To finish off crochet using the basic row method make your final stitch in the row as normal before cutting extra thread about 4 inches long.
44 years ago i crocheted a yarn rug for the nursery baby was on the way.
Fasten off and work away your ends.