To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
Making a rag rug old tshirts.
How to make a rag rug.
Simply hot glue the strips in place directly on the top of the rug pad bunching the strips together on top of the glue.
Cut one shirt into one inch horizontal strips so that they are loops.
Plus my two cents on this project.
Over sized t shirts are a plentiful resource at your local thrift store or maybe even in your own closet.
So easy and you ll thank yourself for keeping those old clothes for years.
Make a functional home accessory with this diy no sew rug made out of old t shirts.
Crochet a rag rug from old t shirts an easy rag rug diy project that works up very quickly.
Every now and then i come across a fabric that is so exciting to make into a rug.
For reference this mini rug took me 1 hour start to finish took 2 t shirts and measures 23cm in diameter.
Each rag rug will turn out slightly different depending on the materials you use and your own unique way of crocheting.
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.
I chose mostly cotton but other fabrics will work too.
Diy crochet rag rug from old t shirts free pattern video.
You will need 14 strips.
Materials and tools to make a rag rug from t shirt yarn.
You ll only need one or two old t shirts some scissors to cut up your yarn with and a large crochet hook.
I can t believe that in five years i accumulated a large garbage bag of old clothes that i don t use at all.
If you know the basics of crocheting this project stitches up quickly.
And actually counting more.
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.
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Now let s make something new that s useful and beautiful from old and unwanted.
For this pattern the rug is made from old t shirts and sheets worked in the round to create a rectangular shape.
Make the rug larger by continuing to work the pattern if you like.
Only basic crochet skills are required to make this handy mat.
Cut off the hemmed bottom of all shirts and discard.