Hey Friends!!
I know, I know it has been FOREVER and a day since a posted a project.
To be honest I was in a serious funk I didn't know what to do with my life/having a quarter life crisis!
But no worries I think that I have figured it out for now!
So today I am showing you how to make a
Crocheted Fabric Scrap Rag Rug

Want to make one of your own???
Here is what you need:
~Scraps of Fabric: The yardage depends on how large you want to make yours.
~A "Q" Crochet Hook
~Scissors
~A "Q" Crochet Hook
~Scissors
How it's done:
1. Cut and rip your fabric scraps into 1 inch strips, and roll into a ball.
2. Continue on with the Pattern:
1.Cast on to your crochet hook by making a slip knot.
2.Chain 3.
3.Join the chain 3 by making a slip stitch in the first chain 1.
4.Chain 1.
5.Make 9 single crochets through the center of the circle.
6.Join through the previously made chain 1 on this round by creating a slip stitch.
7.Chain 2.
8.Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet around. {Increase}
9.Join through previously made chain 2 on this round by crocheting a slip stitch.
10.Chain 1.
11.Continue around making single crochets in every single crochet slip stitch in the chain 1,
then chain one and continue around repeating yourself.
12.Continue previous step until rug starts to curl up like a bowl.
13.When the edges curl up, chain 2 and repeat step 8 making an increase.
14.Continue on with steps 10 and 11 until the rug begins to up again and repeat step 12.
15.Repeat step 14 until you have reached your desired size.
3. Enjoy!!




2. Continue on with the Pattern:
1.Cast on to your crochet hook by making a slip knot.
2.Chain 3.
3.Join the chain 3 by making a slip stitch in the first chain 1.
4.Chain 1.
5.Make 9 single crochets through the center of the circle.
6.Join through the previously made chain 1 on this round by creating a slip stitch.
7.Chain 2.
8.Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet around. {Increase}
9.Join through previously made chain 2 on this round by crocheting a slip stitch.
10.Chain 1.
11.Continue around making single crochets in every single crochet slip stitch in the chain 1,
then chain one and continue around repeating yourself.
12.Continue previous step until rug starts to curl up like a bowl.
13.When the edges curl up, chain 2 and repeat step 8 making an increase.
14.Continue on with steps 10 and 11 until the rug begins to up again and repeat step 12.
15.Repeat step 14 until you have reached your desired size.
Never crocheted before or need help with steps go HERE for awesome tips and videos to get you going!
3. Enjoy!!




So what do you guys think?? Love how this turned out and it cost me next to nothing! Have any questions about this project or just for fun please let me know I am always super happy to help! Thanks for stopping by guys, have a awesome day! Love, love.
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wow! that's amazing!
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Vanya
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Great rug!
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Wow! I've always wanted to try one of these, but just never seem to get around to it. Yours came out BEAUTIFUL!! Very nice job! ~tina
ReplyDeleteVery nice! The colors are especially nice.
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This is awesome! It looks great!
ReplyDeletevery cute morg. Love the colors too.
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Hey girl, I'm glad you got things figured out. I think we ALL go through those times and most of the time for me it's not fun. Hope all is well :) Love this project of yours. Don't you love when you have everything on hand to create something. It's the best!!
ReplyDeleteThat rug looks GREAT!!
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Thx,
Steph
Hi! I found you blog through the Tuesday Tag Along. I am your newest follower! Anna @ www.livinghealthyonabudget.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI attempted a rag rug once and it was so lopsided, I decided it was not my forte'!
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Love it!
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~Beth
Very cool. Cant wait to make my own. Follower!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I've been wanting to try something similar but I haven't had the time yet. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi! Found you on Welcome Wednesday. I love this rug, and I happen to have lots of fabric scraps. Looks like I need to learn how to crochet. :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks beautiful. Love the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Thanks for the directions. I will make one.
ReplyDeleteHeck yes, I need to try my hand at this! Yours turned out lovely, and I need a few of these! Door mat, bath mat, kitchen rug... :) Now I need time to make them all...
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the look of a rag rug. Yours turned out so beautiful. I followed your link over from the Friday linky party. Best wishes,
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Oh, I so want to do this! Do you think it's easy enough for a beginner?
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These are really durable rugs, very pretty. Thanks for sharing at Beyond the Picket Fence's Under $100 linky party.
ReplyDeleteThese are really durable rugs, very pretty. Thanks for sharing at Beyond the Picket Fence's Under $100 linky party.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the look of a rag rug. Yours turned out so beautiful. I followed your link over from the Friday linky party. Best wishes,
ReplyDeleteCindy
Hi! Found you on Welcome Wednesday. I love this rug, and I happen to have lots of fabric scraps. Looks like I need to learn how to crochet. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
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~Beth
Love it! i will make it for my home. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the rug - I have got all my fabric ready but what is a Q crochet hook? In my country they only go up to J?
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