Make A Rug Out Of Old Popcorn Blankets

Old clothing that is too worn out to donate is the perfect material for making rag rugs.

Make a rug out of old popcorn blankets.

Make the rug larger by continuing to work the pattern if you like. Each rag rug will turn out slightly different depending on the materials you use and your own unique way of crocheting. Next weave the cut cotton pieces in between the netting grid as shown in the photo. 2 flat or fitted double bed sheets.

Don t forget to subscribe to my channel. Check out more photos of the recycled rug at inhabitat. Then pull the pieces upward and tie them together with a rubber band again as shown in the photo. This simple project could also be a great gift for a friend or family member who loves to spend time out in the cold refreshing winter air.

You may do this by collecting old jeans or you can buy denim yardage if you prefer. A cheap source of flannel could be to use an old flannel sheet but you may also purchase it new at a fabric shop. 10 mm crochet hook us size n 15 uk size 000 scissors. Learn how to make a beautiful braided rug from your fabric scraps or worn out old clothing.

I ve made a video showing you the best way to cut up t shirts to make rag rugs. Photo by faye moulton use old wool blankets skirts and suits as the material for a braided rag rug and keep old wool out of. Once you cut it up into strips you don t notice any holes or staining in the fabric. 20 x 24 rug.

This is a great way to. Bobble crochet goes way back. Once secured with a rubber band fluff out the piping pieces so they have more of a fuzzy pom pom shape. Gather up that old wool blanket and other quality materials like cashmere and polyester and create the coziest hat to keep you warm all winter long.

For this pattern the rug is made from old t shirts and sheets worked in the round to create a rectangular shape. Wash and dry the fabrics. Today we re sharing an assortment of gorgeous ideas that you won t want to miss and plenty of free patterns included too. Looks like you can make a less complicated diy version using this and the recycled magazine bowls as part of the inspiration.

In most cases old jeans are better as they are a cheap and easily available source of material. Everyone s nana had a creation of some sort using this popular old fashioned stitch. To make the larger rug you need to have at least 3 bed sheets if you don t have any old sheets at home to use you can purchase them for a reasonable price at a second hand shop. Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing.

This beautiful rug is made out of recycled blankets by dutch designers tejo remy and rene veenhuizen.