Knitting the rug the make of this rug took me longer than expected.
													
																	How to knit heavy rug yarn. 
								
	
		
	
																	It s primary use of course was rugs but some used it for placemats scrub cloths bathroom sets and hats. 
																	You only need to knit and purl to make this room warming 4 6 foot rug. 
																	When i say turn in the pattern it simply means once you finish a row you turn your work and start another row going in the opposite direction. 
																	The yarn used is made from polyester too so it s machine washable. 
															
													
								
	
		
	
																	Striped rug with fringe knit in chunky yarn. 
																	Because the yarn is so thick rather than weave in the ends i cut the yarn close to the rug and secure the ends by sewing it on the back of the rug. 
																	Aunt lydia s heavy rug yarn was a favorite yarn of many. 
																	Designed by lena skvagerson. 
															
													
								
	
		
	
																	Because of several factors. 
																	What s so great about this design is its beginner friendliness. 
																	20 inches wide x 37 inches long. 
																	Get the recommended berroco comfort chunky yarn on amazon. 
															
													
								
	
		
	
																	Step 1 make your yarn ropes by unwrapping each skeins of yarn around two chairs set about 6 feet apart. 
																	Garter stitch cat shaped rug is designed for cats to nap on but can be knit human sized as well. 
																	Get the knitting pattern on annie s. 
																	For a doormat i would either add a couple more strands of the cotton yarn and use a bigger hook or try some heavy rug yarn. 
															
													
								
	
		
	
																	Speaking of the yarn exceptionally bulky yarn is hard to come by at an affordable price. 
																	Here is a fun way to use yarn instead of rags to make a yarn rug that will add beauty and warmth to your floors.