How To Make A Knotted T Shirt Rug
No sewing skills required you just have to know how to tie a knot.
How to make a knotted t shirt rug. This was info provided to customers to help them verify that their 2 000 00 4 x9 to 10 000 00 floor size rug is actually authentic and quality. A size q 16mm crochet hook about 3 at your local crafts store less with a coupon if you don t have a hook of that size hand crochet will work but your stitches will be a little looser. Move onto the next row. T shirts the amount will depend on how big you want your rug.
Continue to glue knotted t shirt sections all the way up the edge of the mat. Well trying to learn persian knot tied rug making is a lot like trying to learn how to make cheese by first discovering you need to learn how to raise cows. Choosing fabric colors for your diy rag rug how much fabric do i need to make t shirt yarn. Cut the t shirts into long 1 2 strips.
It ll probably take a few shirts for you to get the technique down but after that you ll be able to turn a t shirt into a ball of yarn in just a few minutes. You can cut the rug liner into smaller sections if you want then just tie the finished sections together at the end to make one big rug. Making the yarn is actually really easy. Stick the knots into the glue strip leaving 1 2 inch between each knot image 2.
Knotted rag rugs can bring a true touch of country charm into your house. After looking at a bunch of options here s how i decided to make my t shirt yarn. Lay a t shirt out on your work surface. Knotted rag rugs are also a great way for craft enthusiasts to use up small scraps of fabric.
Continue to add glue and knotted sections until the full doormat is covered image 3. Before you throw them out or give them away make some t shirt yarn. Read on to learn how to make a knotted rag rug. Don t throw away those old 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. Not only are they fabulous for style they are soft and warm underneath. On my first trip to salvation army to get fabrics to make our rag rug i ended up with a pile of t shirts the size of an elephant realizing i was totally lost in all the colors i put them all back. Here is what you ll need to make this project.
Then grab a mesh rug canvas a latch hook a cup of your favorite beverage and get set up in front of your favorite tv series. This makes knotting the rug a little easier and also allows you to untie one section of rug and throw it in the washing machine if it gets dirty. Place a strip of hot glue 1 inch from the previous row.