After my diy weaving project i felt like i needed another challenge so i decided to tackle another large scale project that s been on my list a diy rug from scratch.
How to make a rug out of old blankets.
2 flat or fitted double bed sheets.
Companies such as flor let you create custom rugs out of carpet squares or carpet tiles.
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.
Braided wool rugs are warm cozy economical and fun to make.
Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing.
20 x 24 rug.
I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also.
Wool rugs are easy to clean especially if they fit in the washing machine but not the dryer.
However these can still be pretty spendy.
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Create your own by asking carpet stores for their old carpet square samples either for free or for as little as 1 apiece.
25 x 40 rug.
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.
And they can add that special one of a kind accent to a hallway or in front of the fireplace.
They re a great way to recycle old blankets old wool clothing and scraps of wool fabric.
And you can make one too any size you want.
10 mm crochet hook us size n 15 uk size 000 scissors.