While rummaging through some magazines looking for suggestions i saw something that triggered a memory.
Make a rag rug from socks.
The first step to making rag rugs is turning your rags into yarn for crocheting.
You can create a circular rug or even fold your braid back and forth to make a bath mat or a long rectangular runner.
Great project for using up denim scraps from other projects.
You may use a sewing machine.
I have crocheted old worn out socks into a rug for a bath mat.
In this video we re showing you how to make a rag rug.
This is probably the easiest and simplest ways to make your first rag rug.
This is an unusual way to make a rag rug but the look is very effective.
However the rug will continue to grow which may make it.
Step 1 gather up the socks and wash them.
Making a rug out of socks.
Making a rug out of socks.
Polyester socks are not good for this project.
By jodi 1 post category rugs.
You can use about anything for a rug but i do love the braided rugs just never took the time to make one.
Here s how you can make your own rag rugs for practically nothing and grace each room of your home.
It s really easy and there s no need for needle or thread.
Please show a picture of your rug when done.
Cut your fabric into strips and either sew or knot those strips together into a longer strip used as yarn crochet rag rugs are a popular way to recycle old material but you can also purchase yarn to these rugs if you don t have anything you can use on hand.
A denim rag rug made the traditional way.
I cannot find step by step instructions on how to make a rug out of unmated socks i seen this in an old book years ago it was really simple but cannot find it now.
What better stuff to put under your feet than the same stuff you put on top.
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Traditional denim rag rug craftypantsmcgeeii.
Additionally the sock rug may be washed but should be line dried as the material in some socks does not retain its original shape well.
There are many ways to make a rag rug but this article focuses on braiding which means your only tools are your fingers and these instructions.
A rag rug is an excellent way to recycle old t shirts socks sheets and well anything you can cut into strips.
It involves braiding strips of t shirt or other fabric and inter weaving your rug as you braid to shape your rug.