You can crochet a sturdy machine washable rag rug from old t shirts after turning the shirts into soft and stretchy yarn.
Making a rag rug old tshirts.
I would absolutely love to hear about your rag rug experiences and see your creations so if you have a go or already have please comment below.
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I can t believe that in five years i accumulated a large garbage bag of old clothes that i don t use at all.
You will need 14 strips.
I chose mostly cotton but other fabrics will work too.
Make the rug larger by continuing to work the pattern if you like.
Materials and tools to make a rag rug from t shirt yarn.
Make a functional home accessory with this diy no sew rug made out of old t shirts.
For this pattern the rug is made from old t shirts and sheets worked in the round to create a rectangular shape.
Place a piece of cardboard under the rug because the hot glue will seep through the holes and make a mess.
Over sized t shirts are a plentiful resource at your local thrift store or maybe even in your own closet.
You ll only need one or two old t shirts some scissors to cut up your yarn with and a large crochet hook.
And actually counting more.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
Plus my two cents on this project.
I only go up to 6 strands in the video but you can definitely go up to 8 on larger rugs.
Each rag rug will turn out slightly different depending on the materials you use and your own unique way of crocheting.
Cut off the hemmed bottom of all shirts and discard.
How to make a rag rug.
For reference this mini rug took me 1 hour start to finish took 2 t shirts and measures 23cm in diameter.
Every now and then i come across a fabric that is so exciting to make into a rug.
If you re making your own t shirt yarn cut off the top of the t shirt directly underneath the arms and cut off the hem.
Cut one shirt into one inch horizontal strips so that they are loops.
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Diy crochet rag rug from old t shirts free pattern video.
Only basic crochet skills are required to make this handy mat.
Crochet a rag rug from old t shirts an easy rag rug diy project that works up very quickly.
If you know the basics of crocheting this project stitches up quickly.