If the answer is no, then Ill admit, this might sound kinda crazy.
DIY Rag Rug
I was always intimidated to start crochet.
It just seemed so complicated with all those knots and different hook sizes.
But then I came acrossthis video on how to make a giant circular rug by Expressions Fiber Arts.
For another crochet project, check out Janesfree crochet afghan patternandcrochet coaster pattern for beginners.
To begin, create a slip knot with 2 strands of t-shirt yarn together.
Remember to keep your stitching very loose.
Next, reach through and pull out another loop forming a chain stitch.
Then, reach through and pull out another loop.
Youll now have two loops on your fingers.
Take your yarn and pull it through your loops to form one loop.
Thats a single crochet.
Now do another single crochet through the same slip knot.
Continue and crochet 6 single crochets into that same first slip knot.
Grab your yarn tail and pull it gently to tighten the hole in the middle.
You should now see 6 single crochets.
Work a single crochet into the 1st stitch and then work another single crochet into the same stitch.
Repeat that into the back loop of each stitch this round and you should have 12 stitches.
Remove stitch marker and place on last single crochet stitch of that round.
At the end of that round, you should have 18 stitches.
Basically you are increasing 6 stitches each round.
At the end of that round, you should have 24 stitches.
Continue that pattern for the entire round.
At the end of that round, you should have 30 stitches.
Continue this pattern of increasing each round by 6 stitches until you have 36 stitches in one round.
After reaching 36 stitches, you no longer need to use a stitch marker.
My rag rug measures 3 across and uses 10 size large mens tees.
To finish, work 2 single crochet stitches and pull yarn end fully up and out.
Finally, weave the rest of the yarn end into the back side of the rug.
How to crochet a t-shirt yarn rug video coming soon!
Weve added this DIY t shirt rug to our Graystone Beach cottageOrchardview coastal bedroom makeover.
We have a whole bunch ofadditional upcycling ideasand crafts for you as well!
Whats on your crafting bucket list?
