Now if you glazed over the videos because you know the basics of crochet then let s get back to the rug.
How to make a crochet rug out of sheets.
Then simply crochet as usual using a large size hook.
Using your ruler measure and cut 1 2 1 strips along the end of your sheet then start to rip the sheets into 1 wide strips continue until you have a pile of strips ready for crocheting you will get lots of thread strings when you rip the sheet.
Double crochet 6 and slip stitch the ends together.
If you don t have a sewing machine there are plenty of easy rag rug making techniques that don t require sewing.
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.
Then stitch the lengths together to make one long string.
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.
Here are 7 ways to make a rag rug that can be used with both jersey or woven fabric.
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 and cotton thread using a few knots and stitches.
Cut your fabric into strips and either sew or knot those strips together into a longer strip used as yarn crochet rag rugs are a popular way to recycle old material but you can also purchase yarn to these rugs if you don t have anything you can use on hand.
Increases start on the second round.
So when i came across rag rugs i was so inspired to create my own awesome rag rug too.
Weaving braiding knotting and crochet are some of the ways to make a no sew rag rug.
What i ll do is simply cut the sheets into strips about maybe 1 1 2 inches wide.
Then maybe fold and stitch them so the frayed ends are inside.
Think about running around a track the person on the outside lanes has to take more steps than the person on the inside lanes to make it around they can take the same amount of steps on the straightaway.
Begin to crochet in the round as usual by chaining 6 and slip stitching them together in a loop.