Don t you remember bedspreads and blankets made out of this popular stitch.
Make a rug out of old popcorn blankets.
Check out more photos of the recycled rug at inhabitat.
For this pattern the rug is made from old t shirts and sheets worked in the round to create a rectangular shape.
Gather up that old wool blanket and other quality materials like cashmere and polyester and create the coziest hat to keep you warm all winter long.
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Everyone s nana had a creation of some sort using this popular old fashioned stitch.
25 x 40 rug.
Next weave the cut cotton pieces in between the netting grid as shown in the photo.
This is a great way to.
A cheap source of flannel could be to use an old flannel sheet but you may also purchase it new at a fabric shop.
2 flat or fitted double bed sheets.
The cost of materials for a 5x8 rug totaled about 300.
Photo by faye moulton use old wool blankets skirts and suits as the material for a braided rag rug and keep old wool out of.
20 x 24 rug.
This beautiful rug is made out of recycled blankets by dutch designers tejo remy and rene veenhuizen.
Once secured with a rubber band fluff out the piping pieces so they have more of a fuzzy pom pom shape.
Looks like you can make a less complicated diy version using this and the recycled magazine bowls as part of the inspiration.
This simple project could also be a great gift for a friend or family member who loves to spend time out in the cold refreshing winter air.
10 mm crochet hook us size n 15 uk size 000 scissors.
To make the larger rug you need to have at least 3 bed sheets if you don t have any old sheets at home to use you can purchase them for a reasonable price at a second hand shop.
Old clothing that is too worn out to donate is the perfect material for making rag rugs.
Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing.
Wash and dry the fabrics.
Each rag rug will turn out slightly different depending on the materials you use and your own unique way of crocheting.
Learn how to make a beautiful braided rug from your fabric scraps or worn out old clothing.
Once you cut it up into strips you don t notice any holes or staining in the fabric.
You may do this by collecting old jeans or you can buy denim yardage if you prefer.
Then pull the pieces upward and tie them together with a rubber band again as shown in the photo.
Make the rug larger by continuing to work the pattern if you like.
I ve made a video showing you the best way to cut up t shirts to make rag rugs.