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																	How to make a circular rag rug. 
									
	
		
	
																	Each rag rug will turn out slightly different depending on the materials you use and your own unique way of crocheting. 
																	Make 2 hdc in the next st hdc in the next 2 sts 10 times. 
																	How to start a circular rag rug. 
																	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. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Basic double crochet round rag rug. 
																	Initial number of stitches. 
																	50 hdc see to continue below. 
																	If you re handy with a crochet hook already you ll find this project both straightforward and very rewarding. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	For this pattern the rug is made from old t shirts and sheets worked in the round to create a rectangular shape. 
																	Crocheting a round rag rug is as simple as can be. 
																	Make the rug larger by continuing to work the pattern if you like. 
																	Create a small loop pull the fabric through the loop in a chain 6 times turn the chain and with the loop still on the hoo. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	I originally made this video to show my workshop group how to make a rug.