Make A Rug Out Of Old Popcorn Blankets

25 x 40 rug.

Make a rug out of old popcorn blankets.

This beautiful rug is made out of recycled blankets by dutch designers tejo remy and rene veenhuizen. Make the rug larger by continuing to work the pattern if you like. Check out more photos of the recycled rug at inhabitat. Bobble crochet goes way back.

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. Today we re sharing an assortment of gorgeous ideas that you won t want to miss and plenty of free patterns included too. Then pull the pieces upward and tie them together with a rubber band again as shown in the photo. Gather up that old wool blanket and other quality materials like cashmere and polyester and create the coziest hat to keep you warm all winter long.

For this pattern the rug is made from old t shirts and sheets worked in the round to create a rectangular shape. 20 x 24 rug. 2 flat or fitted double bed sheets. Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing.

Don t forget to subscribe to my channel. Learn how to make a beautiful braided rug from your fabric scraps or worn out old clothing. Looks like you can make a less complicated diy version using this and the recycled magazine bowls as part of the inspiration. Everyone s nana had a creation of some sort using this popular old fashioned stitch.

Each rag rug will turn out slightly different depending on the materials you use and your own unique way of crocheting. Don t you remember bedspreads and blankets made out of this popular stitch. 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. In most cases old jeans are better as they are a cheap and easily available source of material.

The cost of materials for a 5x8 rug totaled about 300. Old clothing that is too worn out to donate is the perfect material for making rag rugs. Next weave the cut cotton pieces in between the netting grid as shown in the photo. 10 mm crochet hook us size n 15 uk size 000 scissors.

Once you cut it up into strips you don t notice any holes or staining in the fabric. I ve made a video showing you the best way to cut up t shirts to make rag rugs. Wash and dry the fabrics. This simple project could also be a great gift for a friend or family member who loves to spend time out in the cold refreshing winter air.

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