When it's done, it will be residing in Bailey's room under her little table and chairs set. I'm using old thrifted sheets and cotton fabric from my stash along with a big and bulky size Q crochet hook.
Before I started I did a google search on "crochet rag rug how to" and found this video from Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Craft Sanity. I loved her method of tearing the fabric in one continuous strip. Brilliant! That was the one thing that I wasn't looking forward to...cutting and sewing all those strips, but with the method she shows, it's fast and it's fun. Rrrrrrip! I didn't bother trimming or pressing the seams on the strips. I don't think it looks bad with a few noticeable seams poking out. It is a rag rug after all, and I think it adds to the charm of the piece.
I've already had it down on the floor and under my feet. It is incredibly soft and cushiony... which is exactly what I want. Hopefully (crossing fingers) I will be ripping up the eleven year old, worn green carpeting that's throughout my house at some point this year, and putting down some wood flooring. Oh...i hope, i hope, i hope! And these rag rugs will be just the thing to add some comfort and warmth underfoot.
7 comments:
Wow, amazing work!
That is amazingly precious! I never considered crocheting with fabric. I'd bet this technique would make a beautiful blanket! I learn so much from you Debra :)
Mephaela_ Thank you!
Barbara_ You know, I never thought about using fabric with crochet either, but they work together quite nicely. I was thinking the same thing about a blanket. If you make one, be sure and let me know. =)
Your colors are beautiful. A rag rug will add warmth to your rooms in so many ways. You make me eager to try every one of your projects!
Thank you!
Beautiful! So much fun. My sister has been making these for several years now, and they are my number one motivation to learn how to crochet. Great job!
Thanks, Kimberly! =)
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