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How to Crochet a Rug out of T-Shirts
comments (56) May 31st, 2013
Keep pulling until the entire strip has gone through the hole and give a final tug; you should have a join that feels nice and smooth and not like a knot.
And voila! A clean, strong join. |
3. Ready to crochet? With the jumbo hook, begin working with your homemade yarn into whatever shape you'd like-round, oval, or rectangular. I recommend single crochet for a solid, sturdy fabric, but you can try other stitches, too. Allow the strips to curl up and twist as you work to make a thick, durable rug. You'll find it can be a little more physically challenging to work at such a large gauge, but the reward is how quickly the piece will grow when your stitches measure 3/4 inch across!
Have fun with your colors as you crochet. |
It takes a lot of tees to make a decent-sized rug, but don't worry-there's no shortage of them! And for once, making a dent in this resource is actually good for the planet.
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Comments (56)
Posted: 7:53 pm on July 25th
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Posted: 2:38 am on March 18th
I use the Mill Ends to make crocheted rugs. The more you put them in the washer and dryer the better and softer they are.
My motto" Don't work harder, work smarter
Happy Crafting!
Posted: 10:37 pm on August 11th
I've been collecting my hubbies T-shirts for a number of years but as we are both car enthustics they end up being cut up for oil and cleaning rags.
Still I do have a couple of crocheted T-shirt rugs from before I was married so they must be at least 20plus years old now. So simply to through into the washing machine then lay flat to dry.
Don't get to hung up on the thickness just take into condiseration who thick you would like the rug to be, what size crochet hook you have at hand. Regard your T-Shirt thickeness like you would your normal crochet yarn thickenss/grade.
Posted: 6:56 am on July 27th
This is such a lovely idea with a great set of instructions. Can I ask if you would consider listing some of your ideas for ReUse on our website:
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We are a new organisation in the UK who are focusing on packaging reuse and open design. We are currently looking for exemplar projects which really demonstrate how you can turn otherwise waste materials into a new, valuable product. We really love your work and would be delighted if you would share some of it on our site. If you need any further info about this you can email me at: [email protected]
Hope to hear from you soon, or to see one of your wonderful listings with us.
Thank you
Tracy
Posted: 5:28 am on May 18th
are styled to your taste while providing you a fit you are comfortable.
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Posted: 11:52 am on July 6th
Also, I have seen these same fabrics (old jeans & T-shirts)used to make braided rugs & accessories, too.
Posted: 1:24 am on November 8th
Barbara
www.stitchingupparis.com
Posted: 2:32 pm on October 24th
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Posted: 7:52 am on October 6th
Here's the first page of resources for big crochet hooks:
http://tinyurl.com/2g9f43w
I Googled "15 mm crochet hooks" -
Happy rug-making!
Posted: 5:39 am on October 6th
Posted: 10:15 pm on October 5th
Just start your first round with as many stitches as you want sides.
On the second round, put two single crochet stitches in each stitch.
On the third round, start by doing two stitches in the same stitch; then one stitch in the next stitch. Follow this pattern all the way around.
On the fourth round, do two stitches in the first stitch of the first group of two stitches on the previous round.
Then do one stitch in each stitch of the previous round until you get to the next group of two stitches. Do two stitches in the first stitch of the group and repeat all the way around.
You have to make sure to line up your groups of two stitches on every round. Always put a group of two stitches in the first stitch of each group of two stitches on the previous round. The groups of two stitches are what will make the "corners" of your rug shape.
With the hexagon, it may start to curl. To counteract this, on each round use three stitches instead of two at two of the corners. Make sure you rotate which corners you put the groups of three stitches, otherwise you'll end up with
two long sides and four short sides for your hexagon.
Posted: 4:55 pm on October 5th
Posted: 9:10 pm on July 4th
This is my first ever crochet project! I've gotten started but I'm frustrated because the rug has turned into a big cone! How do I keep it flat?
Thanks for any responses! I'm sure I"m not alone in this problem.
Lauren
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I can't wait to try it.
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Posted: 10:54 am on February 15th
Why is such a large hook needed? And, will I get just as good results with a 9mm or a K hook? Also, would you please give me directions on how to make a square rug?
Thank you
Posted: 1:38 pm on February 4th
Posted: 11:35 am on October 27th
But how do you determine the shape of the rug? The round ones are fairly self-explanatory but some of the other unique shapes like the octagon, oval, etc. I have no idea how to make those shapes, please help!
Thanks in advance for any information on this great project and any other "rug" ideas are welcome too. I am in an apartment and they carpet is probably older than I am. They refuse to replace it and I am not going to invest that kind of money in a rental but I definitely need some ideas for inexpensive area rugs.
Valorie
Posted: 9:23 pm on September 16th
Posted: 10:31 am on August 3rd
Thanks so very much for sharing....see ya soon!
~Cheryl
Posted: 11:33 am on July 25th
Posted: 12:59 am on June 8th
Have a great day!
Christine
Posted: 12:54 am on May 23rd
Posted: 9:14 pm on May 19th
just wanted to ask you something..
well could you please please put up a picture (or send me one) of the full rug.. or any rag rugs you have made..
thanks!
i need it for this art project..
Posted: 12:25 pm on May 19th
Posted: 1:41 pm on March 11th
SO, I like your method of joining sans thread... and will try it next project. And I bet the knitted cotton doesn't "shed" as much. Besides, it's another look.
I've found that the 1 inch material gives a neat larger size, but a 1/2 inch makes another weight of product just as nice. Must have strong hands for this, so I don't do it often or for long. Wouldn't want to aggravate tendon problems or RSI (repetitive strain injuries).
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Posted: 11:34 am on January 22nd
chain 2
round 1: 5 single crochets into the 2nd chain from hook, (do not join)
round 2: into the first single crochet of round 1, do 2 sc, and continue around putting 2 sc in every stitch
round 3: 2sc in first stitch, 1sc in next, repeat around
round 4: 2sc in first stitch, 1sc in next 2 sts, repeat around
round 5: 2sc in first stitch, 1sc in next 3 sts, repeat around
and repeat accordingly until the rug is as big as you want. in general, for every round you will put one additional sc between the increases.
to finish, after my last sc, i do 3-4 slip stitches to blend in to the edge. then finish off.
good luck and happy hooking ;n)
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Thanks for the help!
Posted: 5:34 pm on January 16th
David Thomas MD
http://knittingdoc.wordpress.com
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How many square inches (roughly) do you think you can get out of each shirt? (say a women's medium)
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