Make a functional home accessory with this diy no sew rug made out of old t shirts.
Making a rag rug old tshirts.
For reference this mini rug took me 1 hour start to finish took 2 t shirts and measures 23cm in diameter.
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.
Cut off the hemmed bottom of all shirts and discard.
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.
Plus my two cents on this project.
Simply hot glue the strips in place directly on the top of the rug pad bunching the strips together on top of the glue.
Each rag rug will turn out slightly different depending on the materials you use and your own unique way of crocheting.
If you know the basics of crocheting this project stitches up quickly.
Now let s make something new that s useful and beautiful from old and unwanted.
You ll only need one or two old t shirts some scissors to cut up your yarn with and a large crochet hook.
Field trip to salvation army woohoo.
You can crochet a sturdy machine washable rag rug from old t shirts after turning the shirts into soft and stretchy yarn.
Every now and then i come across a fabric that is so exciting to make into a rug.
You will need 14 strips.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
Cut one shirt into one inch horizontal strips so that they are loops.
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How to make a rag rug.
I chose mostly cotton but other fabrics will work too.
Only basic crochet skills are required to make this handy mat.
Make the rug larger by continuing to work the pattern if you like.
And actually counting more.
Over sized t shirts are a plentiful resource at your local thrift store or maybe even in your own closet.
Materials and tools to make a rag rug from t shirt yarn.
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.
I only go up to 6 strands in the video but you can definitely go up to 8 on larger rugs.
So easy and you ll thank yourself for keeping those old clothes for years.