Make A Rag Rug From Socks

It s really easy and there s no need for needle or thread.

Make a rag rug from socks.

By jodi 1 post category rugs. Please show a picture of your rug when done. 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. Step 1 gather up the socks and wash them.

While rummaging through some magazines looking for suggestions i saw something that triggered a memory. This is an unusual way to make a rag rug but the look is very effective. Here s how you can make your own rag rugs for practically nothing and grace each room of your home. Menu ask a question share a post account search.

It involves braiding strips of t shirt or other fabric and inter weaving your rug as you braid to shape your rug. Great project for using up denim scraps from other projects. In this video we re showing you how to make a rag rug. I have crocheted old worn out socks into a rug for a bath mat.

The first step to making rag rugs is turning your rags into yarn for crocheting. You may use a sewing machine. A rag rug is an excellent way to recycle old t shirts socks sheets and well anything you can cut into strips. What better stuff to put under your feet than the same stuff you put on top.

Traditional denim rag rug craftypantsmcgeeii. Making a rug out of socks. 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.

A denim rag rug made the traditional way. Woven diagonal blue jean rug feltmagnet. 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. The thicker the width the thicker the rug but the more.

This is probably the easiest and simplest ways to make your first rag rug. However the rug will continue to grow which may make it. Polyester socks are not good for this project. You can create a circular rug or even fold your braid back and forth to make a bath mat or a long rectangular runner.