February 10 2015 at 12 12 am only thing i had ever crocheted was a scarf.
Crochet rag rug old t shirts.
Crochet t shirt rag rug pattern.
An easy rag rug diy project that works up very quickly.
Just grab the scissors and take your t shirts into longer vertical 1 2 strips.
Here s how i made my own crochet rug from repurposed t shirts.
If you know the basics of.
Diy rag rug from old jeans and t shirts purple patch diy crafts blog says.
You can crochet a sturdy machine washable rag rug from old t shirts after turning the shirts into soft and stretchy yarn.
You ll also want the fabric weight to be fairly consistent so don t.
Crocheting a round rag rug is as simple as can be.
In this case i used xxl men s t shirts from goodwill.
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.
Choose t shirts that are mostly or 100 cotton and have no or very little print on them preferably only above the arm line.
You need 3 4 t shirts a 12mm hook and scissors to make this rag rug that features a variety of enchanting colors.
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.
If you re handy with a crochet hook already you ll find this project both straightforward and very rewarding.
How to crochet a rag rug from t shirts.
7 ways to make rag rugs 1.
You ll only need one or two old t shirts some scissors to cut up your yarn with and a large crochet hook.
The rug is small but its visual impact is dramatic thanks to the vibrant colors.
Roving super bulky weight yarn and t shirt yarn are all options for making these rugs.
Only basic crochet skills are required to make this handy mat.
The finished rug typically measures about 23 inches wide by 18 inches high.