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.
Make a rag rug from socks.
Making a rug out of socks.
Step 1 gather up the socks and wash them.
While rummaging through some magazines looking for suggestions i saw something that triggered a memory.
It s really easy and there s no need for needle or thread.
Woven diagonal blue jean rug feltmagnet.
The thicker the width the thicker the rug but the more.
It involves braiding strips of t shirt or other fabric and inter weaving your rug as you braid to shape your rug.
Polyester socks are not good for this project.
I have crocheted old worn out socks into a rug for a bath mat.
Making a rug out of socks.
Here s how you can make your own rag rugs for practically nothing and grace each room of your home.
You may use a sewing machine.
Great project for using up denim scraps from other projects.
The first step to making rag rugs is turning your rags into yarn for crocheting.
In this video we re showing you how to make a rag rug.
Be sure to not get impatient with the project as sewing the socks together by hand can be time consuming.
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You can create a circular rug or even fold your braid back and forth to make a bath mat or a long rectangular runner.
This is an unusual way to make a rag rug but the look is very effective.
A rag rug is an excellent way to recycle old t shirts socks sheets and well anything you can cut into strips.
Traditional denim rag rug craftypantsmcgeeii.
A denim rag rug made the traditional way.
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.
This is probably the easiest and simplest ways to make your first rag rug.
What better stuff to put under your feet than the same stuff you put on top.
Please show a picture of your rug when done.
You can use about anything for a rug but i do love the braided rugs just never took the time to make one.
However the rug will continue to grow which may make it.