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How to make a rag rug from old t shirts.
Only basic crochet skills are required to make this handy mat.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
If you re making your own t shirt yarn cut off the top of the t shirt directly underneath the arms and cut off the hem.
Make your t shirt yarn.
You can either make all your yarn at once or make it as you need it.
Place a piece of cardboard under the rug because the hot glue will seep through the holes and make a mess.
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Use these braided rugs in a small size as chair cushions or make larger pieces to serve as area rugs welcome mats or splash mats in the.
I chose mostly cotton but other fabrics will work too.
I made up a ton of yarn before i started but later switched to making it as i needed it.
It involves braiding strips of t shirt or other fabric and inter weaving your rug as you braid to shape your rug.
An easy rag rug diy project that works up very quickly.
Crochet a rag rug from old t shirts.
That seemed to work best for me because i could pick my colors as i went and just cut up t shirts accordingly.
Materials and tools to make a rag rug from t shirt yarn.
7 ways to make rag rugs 1.
The number of t shirts you have on hand will determine the size of your rug.
You ll only need one or two old t shirts some scissors to cut up your yarn with and a large crochet hook.
Braided no sew t shirt rag rug photo.
Simply hot glue the strips in place directly on the top of the rug pad bunching the strips together on top of the glue.