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