Crochet a coiled scrap fabric rag rug adapted from a basket making technique this coiled and crocheted circular rug is perfect for using up woven fabric scraps.
Using scraps to make a rag rug.
The best thing about rag rug making is that you only need small scraps of fabric so they are the perfect use for the fabric remnants that you can order for free.
I ve made this one from old sheets assorted fabric scraps and some strong twine.
Take old fabric turn it into yarn and make yourself a new floor rug.
Whether it s a new woven mat for the kitchen a shag rug beside the bed or an entire area rug with dazzling colors.
I stuffed these strips into a non skid rug mat and voila.
The closer together you make these lines the denser your rug will be.
I know i have.
There are a lot of great diy tutorials out there for designing and creating your own scrap fabric rag rug designs.
You ll fall in love this old homesteading tradition.
The other great thing is that our fabric scraps are mostly white so you can dye them any colour you like.
It s a great and fun way to recycle and repurpose.
Basically i used strips of fabric 1000s of them cut about 1 inch x 5 inches.
So let s get to it.
No need to even bother tying the strips.
The rug really was simple to make just time consuming.