My mom used to make these all the time and she taught me but I realized I forgot the basics and it really upset me after she died. You helped me remember so I can finish the rug she was making. It really means a lot. Thank you ❤
I was actually looking for rag rugging with the canvas background like my mother used to make. However what you have done is to show me how to crochet correctlly. Thankyou for that. Now I will go and try to find the rag rugging I want.
I have been looking for a new passion, and this delights me! I bought a kit from Amazon and I hope to start as soon as I finish this afghan. You are a lovely teacher.
My mother used to make rag rugs when I was growing up! I'd sure love to have one now, but they are all long gone. I do remember she braided them by hand, didn't used a crochet hook, then sort of stitched the rounds together as it curled around (using needle and thread). But I'll try your method!
I’m hooked! Hahaha! I just subscribed. Now I’m going to go dig through my linen closet. I *finally* know what to do with all those old sheets I haven’t been able to bring myself to throw out!
I think maybe you should have stayed with the floral The white is actually very difficult to see other than that your directions are very specific and easy to follow😊
Fold the fabric in half or quarters to fit the length of your mat then use a flat ruler as a guide and cut the length of the fabric in one roll. You can cut off the first edge to make it even first. Great video though.
I just estimated increases, spreading out the increases more and more with each round. You might do 4 sc then increase, and then on the next time around 5 sc and then increase, etc. This is certainly just one way to do it - I'm sure there are a number of ways to make a rag rug. I've never heard of the Amish knot - I'll check it out, thanks.
Thanks, Debbie! I've never personally tried an oval, but I would probably add in more increases on two opposing sides and fewer on the other two sides so that it becomes oblong instead of round.
I would space out the increases more as you go, otherwise the rug may start to curl inward. You might do a few rows of "one sc, one increase," then a few rows of "two or three sc, one increase," then a few rows of "four or five sc, one increase," etc. Hopefully that makes sense. I didn't follow a particular number, but just tried to space them out the more rows I had. Thanks for watching! 🙂
I would think so, but it's going to take a lot of fabric and a lot of time. :-) Just be aware that depending on how thick a fabric you use it may be a pretty chunky rug which will affect chairs being stable on top of it or being able to slide them with ease.
I've used a lot of different types, but definitely prefer ones that don't easily fray. Cotton, cotton blends, t-shirt and other clothing blends with a little stretch to them all work well. I didn't like the way that satin turned out. Hope that helps!
Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely considering this for moving into my new home. QUICK QUESTION: How well does it hold up in the washing machine? Have you tried laundering it🤔? I'm interested in something that is machine washable!🤭
You're very welcome! I have not tried machine washing the finished rug (I washed the fabrics before making it), but I would think as long as the fabrics you use are machine washable then you could probably wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle and line dry. You might consider putting it inside a garment bag for the washing machine so the stitches don't get caught and pulled, especially if your machine has an agitator. Hope that helps! :-)
Yes, definitely! Instead of working round and round in a circle, make a row the length you want your rug and just work back and forth in a single crochet until you reach your desired width (you'll need to chain one stitch before turning each time).
The part hanging off from the knots? They get tucked in. You can trim them down, but just leave them long enough to tuck in like you would in a crocheting project.
My mom used to make these all the time and she taught me but I realized I forgot the basics and it really upset me after she died. You helped me remember so I can finish the rug she was making. It really means a lot. Thank you ❤
Aw I am so glad! That is really special you are going to finish the rug she was making. Peace to you and your family!
I’ve made single crochet rugs for fifty years, they last a long time and are machine wash , tumble dry. Thrift shop sheets work great
Thanks, Rebecca 🙂 They are so fun to make!
This is my fave and easiest one I’ve seen. Thanks for not making it super difficult like a few I’ve seen
You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂
I was actually looking for rag rugging with the canvas background like my mother used to make. However what you have done is to show me how to crochet correctlly. Thankyou for that. Now I will go and try to find the rag rugging I want.
I have been looking for a new passion, and this delights me! I bought a kit from Amazon and I hope to start as soon as I finish this afghan. You are a lovely teacher.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
My mother used to make rag rugs when I was growing up! I'd sure love to have one now, but they are all long gone. I do remember she braided them by hand, didn't used a crochet hook, then sort of stitched the rounds together as it curled around (using needle and thread). But I'll try your method!
Thanks for sharing, Heidi! Braiding and stitching together is another way to do it - my mom said she used to make some that way also!
My mum did the same when l was a child )) She is retired now and started making this sort of things again.
Our mothers sure knew how to make beautiful things. They were true homemakers. It is a skill that becomes a beautiful art, as it’s perfected.
I feel way less intimidated to try making one of these now, thank you!
I'm so glad! 🙂
I love that you’re using something you got at a thrift shop and didn’t wear! ❤
Very good instruction! Thank you for sharing. I think this is really helpful for keeping fast-fashion out of the landfill and repurposing fabric.
Thank you! Yes, so much clothing turns into pollution! I love repurposing the fabric when I can. :-)
I loved this video. Thank you for making it simple. You’re a great teacher!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
You explain the stitches so well. Thank you.
I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂
I remember making one at school as a child. Long forgotten till now. 🤗♥️
Aw fun! ❤
You explain things in detail it is fantastic ! Awesome job!
I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
This is an excellent video for beginner crochet as well as learning to make a rag rug!
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful!
I’m hooked! Hahaha! I just subscribed. Now I’m going to go dig through my linen closet. I *finally* know what to do with all those old sheets I haven’t been able to bring myself to throw out!
Aw I'm so glad! It's so fun to use old sheets and clothes as fabric - so many possibilities! Thanks for subscribing and watching!
My Granny Stapp taught me how to make them.
You made that make sense to this lefty. Thank you.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂
I think maybe you should have stayed with the floral The white is actually very difficult to see other than that your directions are very specific and easy to follow😊
Thanks for the input!
Wonderful
Thank you!
For a trivet I would use a fabric or 100% cotton or 85%/15% cotton blend. Otherwise acrylic or polyester could melt from heat.
That's a great point - thanks for the reminder!
Was looking for a tutorial like this. Thank you I am your new subscriber and a fan ❤
Aw thanks for being here! I'm glad you found it helpful! :-)
Thank you
i rip mine like my grandma use to do! They are almost all the same.. Thank you!
That works too! 🙂
Thank you for such easy to follow instructions. Wonderful dideo.❤
Thank you, Norma! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂
Fold the fabric in half or quarters to fit the length of your mat then use a flat ruler as a guide and cut the length of the fabric in one roll. You can cut off the first edge to make it even first. Great video though.
Thanks for the tip! 🙂
Thank you for sharing it's so helpful very beautiful ❤️ I want to make this 🥰 God bless
Thank you so much - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
So awesome thanks for sharing
My pleasure! :-)
How do we know how often to increase after that one row? You could try the Amish knot- no knot bumps and loose strings
I just estimated increases, spreading out the increases more and more with each round. You might do 4 sc then increase, and then on the next time around 5 sc and then increase, etc. This is certainly just one way to do it - I'm sure there are a number of ways to make a rag rug. I've never heard of the Amish knot - I'll check it out, thanks.
Do thank you. .❤
God Bless you dear.. 🕆
You're very welcome!
Great way ty
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
You are doing yarn under and yarn over. Is that intentional for some reason?
I think it's just how I happened to do it - you could do it differently if that is what you prefer. :-)
Do you have a pattern for an oval shape? I love your video!
Thanks, Debbie! I've never personally tried an oval, but I would probably add in more increases on two opposing sides and fewer on the other two sides so that it becomes oblong instead of round.
Do you continue to do one sc, then one increase until 10:51 you’re finished? Thank you for a nice video.
I would space out the increases more as you go, otherwise the rug may start to curl inward. You might do a few rows of "one sc, one increase," then a few rows of "two or three sc, one increase," then a few rows of "four or five sc, one increase," etc. Hopefully that makes sense. I didn't follow a particular number, but just tried to space them out the more rows I had. Thanks for watching! 🙂
You’re a great teacher. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🩷
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful! :-)
Is there an easy way to make it an oval shape?
If you increase more on two opposing sides and less on the adjoining sides that should result in a more oval shape. Hope that helps!
Can I make one big enough to go under a dining room table?
I would think so, but it's going to take a lot of fabric and a lot of time. :-) Just be aware that depending on how thick a fabric you use it may be a pretty chunky rug which will affect chairs being stable on top of it or being able to slide them with ease.
Does it matter the type of material.. preferences
I've used a lot of different types, but definitely prefer ones that don't easily fray. Cotton, cotton blends, t-shirt and other clothing blends with a little stretch to them all work well. I didn't like the way that satin turned out. Hope that helps!
Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely considering this for moving into my new home. QUICK QUESTION: How well does it hold up in the washing machine? Have you tried laundering it🤔? I'm interested in something that is machine washable!🤭
You're very welcome! I have not tried machine washing the finished rug (I washed the fabrics before making it), but I would think as long as the fabrics you use are machine washable then you could probably wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle and line dry. You might consider putting it inside a garment bag for the washing machine so the stitches don't get caught and pulled, especially if your machine has an agitator. Hope that helps! :-)
@@hymnsandhome thanks, especially for the tip about the agitator and garment bag...we all help each other🤗
Is it possible to do a rectangle
Yes, definitely! Instead of working round and round in a circle, make a row the length you want your rug and just work back and forth in a single crochet until you reach your desired width (you'll need to chain one stitch before turning each time).
Can I do this with denim?
I would think so as long as it is pliable enough! (Maybe not very thick or very stiff denim.)
What about the strings?
The part hanging off from the knots? They get tucked in. You can trim them down, but just leave them long enough to tuck in like you would in a crocheting project.
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Thank you
My pleasure!