How to Make An Easy Rag Rug
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Gather up your rags, fabric scraps, and worn out shirts - it's time to make your own one-of-a-kind rag rug! I use an easy crochet stitch to make the rug, but don't worry if you don't crochet - I'll show you the simple steps you need to succeed!
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FAQs:
What kind of materials should I use for my rag rug?
You can use pretty much anything, though super thick materials like towels don't work so well and very slippery fabric like silk aren't great either.
How much fabric do I need?
It depends on how big your rug will be and how loose your stitches are, but you will need quite a bit. For a very small rug I used several yards of fabric in the form of an old dress, an old skirt, a pajama shirt, two old undershirts, a few pieces of scrap fabric, and a good size piece of leftover curtain lining. All of those amounted to a rug about 2 feet in diameter.
What size crochet hook do I need?
A BIG one! I used size O or P, I believe, but you could use size N, O, P, or whatever works best for your desired aesthetic. (The bigger the hook the larger your individual stitches will appear.)
Do I need a cutting mat and rotary cutter?
No, you can use scissors but it will take longer.
How long does it take to make a rag rug?
It will get faster as you go and develop a rhythm, but plan to put on a good movie or show for a few nights. Depending on the size of your rug, it will take at least a few hours.
If you have any more questions please drop them in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them!
Thanks for watching!
Blessings,
Melissa
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My mom used to make these all the time and she taught me but I realized I forgot the basics and it really upset me after she died. You helped me remember so I can finish the rug she was making. It really means a lot. Thank you ❤
Aw I am so glad! That is really special you are going to finish the rug she was making. Peace to you and your family!
I’ve made single crochet rugs for fifty years, they last a long time and are machine wash , tumble dry. Thrift shop sheets work great
Thanks, Rebecca 🙂 They are so fun to make!
I was actually looking for rag rugging with the canvas background like my mother used to make. However what you have done is to show me how to crochet correctlly. Thankyou for that. Now I will go and try to find the rag rugging I want.
This is my fave and easiest one I’ve seen. Thanks for not making it super difficult like a few I’ve seen
You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂
I have been looking for a new passion, and this delights me! I bought a kit from Amazon and I hope to start as soon as I finish this afghan. You are a lovely teacher.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
My mother used to make rag rugs when I was growing up! I'd sure love to have one now, but they are all long gone. I do remember she braided them by hand, didn't used a crochet hook, then sort of stitched the rounds together as it curled around (using needle and thread). But I'll try your method!
Thanks for sharing, Heidi! Braiding and stitching together is another way to do it - my mom said she used to make some that way also!
My mum did the same when l was a child )) She is retired now and started making this sort of things again.
Our mothers sure knew how to make beautiful things. They were true homemakers. It is a skill that becomes a beautiful art, as it’s perfected.
Very good instruction! Thank you for sharing. I think this is really helpful for keeping fast-fashion out of the landfill and repurposing fabric.
Thank you! Yes, so much clothing turns into pollution! I love repurposing the fabric when I can. :-)
I love that you’re using something you got at a thrift shop and didn’t wear! ❤
I loved this video. Thank you for making it simple. You’re a great teacher!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
I feel way less intimidated to try making one of these now, thank you!
I'm so glad! 🙂
I remember making one at school as a child. Long forgotten till now. 🤗♥️
Aw fun! ❤
You explain the stitches so well. Thank you.
I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂
This is an excellent video for beginner crochet as well as learning to make a rag rug!
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful!
You explain things in detail it is fantastic ! Awesome job!
I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
You made that make sense to this lefty. Thank you.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂
Thank you for such easy to follow instructions. Wonderful dideo.❤
Thank you, Norma! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂
I’m hooked! Hahaha! I just subscribed. Now I’m going to go dig through my linen closet. I *finally* know what to do with all those old sheets I haven’t been able to bring myself to throw out!
Aw I'm so glad! It's so fun to use old sheets and clothes as fabric - so many possibilities! Thanks for subscribing and watching!
Thank you
Thank you for sharing it's so helpful very beautiful ❤️ I want to make this 🥰 God bless
Thank you so much - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Great way ty
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
i rip mine like my grandma use to do! They are almost all the same.. Thank you!
That works too! 🙂
Fold the fabric in half or quarters to fit the length of your mat then use a flat ruler as a guide and cut the length of the fabric in one roll. You can cut off the first edge to make it even first. Great video though.
Thanks for the tip! 🙂
For a trivet I would use a fabric or 100% cotton or 85%/15% cotton blend. Otherwise acrylic or polyester could melt from heat.
That's a great point - thanks for the reminder!
How do we know how often to increase after that one row? You could try the Amish knot- no knot bumps and loose strings
I just estimated increases, spreading out the increases more and more with each round. You might do 4 sc then increase, and then on the next time around 5 sc and then increase, etc. This is certainly just one way to do it - I'm sure there are a number of ways to make a rag rug. I've never heard of the Amish knot - I'll check it out, thanks.
Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely considering this for moving into my new home. QUICK QUESTION: How well does it hold up in the washing machine? Have you tried laundering it🤔? I'm interested in something that is machine washable!🤭
You're very welcome! I have not tried machine washing the finished rug (I washed the fabrics before making it), but I would think as long as the fabrics you use are machine washable then you could probably wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle and line dry. You might consider putting it inside a garment bag for the washing machine so the stitches don't get caught and pulled, especially if your machine has an agitator. Hope that helps! :-)
@@hymnsandhome thanks, especially for the tip about the agitator and garment bag...we all help each other🤗
Do thank you. .❤
God Bless you dear.. 🕆
You're very welcome!
Do you have a pattern for an oval shape? I love your video!
Thanks, Debbie! I've never personally tried an oval, but I would probably add in more increases on two opposing sides and fewer on the other two sides so that it becomes oblong instead of round.
Do you continue to do one sc, then one increase until 10:51 you’re finished? Thank you for a nice video.
I would space out the increases more as you go, otherwise the rug may start to curl inward. You might do a few rows of "one sc, one increase," then a few rows of "two or three sc, one increase," then a few rows of "four or five sc, one increase," etc. Hopefully that makes sense. I didn't follow a particular number, but just tried to space them out the more rows I had. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Does it matter the type of material.. preferences
I've used a lot of different types, but definitely prefer ones that don't easily fray. Cotton, cotton blends, t-shirt and other clothing blends with a little stretch to them all work well. I didn't like the way that satin turned out. Hope that helps!
Can I do this with denim?
I would think so as long as it is pliable enough! (Maybe not very thick or very stiff denim.)
I think maybe you should have stayed with the floral The white is actually very difficult to see other than that your directions are very specific and easy to follow😊
Thanks for the input!
You’re a great teacher. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🩷
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful! :-)
Can I make one big enough to go under a dining room table?
I would think so, but it's going to take a lot of fabric and a lot of time. :-) Just be aware that depending on how thick a fabric you use it may be a pretty chunky rug which will affect chairs being stable on top of it or being able to slide them with ease.
Is it possible to do a rectangle
Yes, definitely! Instead of working round and round in a circle, make a row the length you want your rug and just work back and forth in a single crochet until you reach your desired width (you'll need to chain one stitch before turning each time).
You are doing yarn under and yarn over. Is that intentional for some reason?
I think it's just how I happened to do it - you could do it differently if that is what you prefer. :-)
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What about the strings?
The part hanging off from the knots? They get tucked in. You can trim them down, but just leave them long enough to tuck in like you would in a crocheting project.
Thank you
My pleasure!