Rag Rugs.....

cuddlymarm

Hi

Does anyone know how to make a rag rug?

I've knitted enough wooly blankets nowand am in the middle of a crochet throw but I really fancy having a go at a rag rug .

But I haven't a clue how to start.

Hope someone can help

Cuddles:rotfl: :rotfl:

rosieben

There's several different types of rag rugging, prodding, hooking etc and you'll loads of information on the net - just google rag rugs, and see whats available.

this might be a good place to start - http://www.netw.com/~rafter4/rugtype.html

Lucina_2

The easiest & cheapest way is to use a piece of hessian to whatever size you need, then cut up fabric scraps approx 4" long x 1" wide. You need a prodder basically a piece of wood a bit wider than a pencil that is shaped to a rounded point at one end and you simply get your fabric scrap poke the prodder through the one end of the fabric scrap through the hessian and then out the other side. You should end up with the two ends of the scrap on the same side. I hope that makes sense. I make them all the time, I think they're great and washable too!

Pink.

Hi cuddlymarm,

There's an older thread on making rag rugs that should help so I've merged your thread with it to keep all the suggestions together.

Pink

Rikki

Instruction for making a rag rug.

CLICK HERE

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thriftmonster

No - please don't tempt me with any more projects - I have already promised dh that 2008 will be the year of finishing things!!!!!

Love the idea of the wall hanging rather than on the floor

rosieben

Thanks Rikki, there's some other intersting stuff on that site too, ideas for kids crafts

mary43

They look really impressive...............got no wall space for wall hangings......good reason to stop me having a go at one.............I'd get nothing else done.
I did have a go a few years back at doing a rug (saw it in some magazine) where strips of material were cut up, plaited and then sewn in a circle going round and round................my rug though ended up as a placemat for the middle of the table till the stitching came undone and I chucked it.

Rikki

rosieben wrote: »

Thanks Rikki, there's some other intersting stuff on that site too, ideas for kids crafts

WENDYS CRAFT CORNER

JCD_Capulet

I was just wondering if anyone is making a rag rug in preperation for the winter? Although intended as a thrifty, recycled floor covering, I'm planning on making mine big enough to chuck on the bottom of the bed in winter. The extra weight will help keep my tootises warm, and the cats might even appreciate it too

I started making mine after finding this youtube video (there's a few of them by the same lady) so I thought I'd post it here for anyone who might want to give it a go


http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yGr-LiPboEY