I finished this large crocheted rag rug today so I could get it listed in my eBay store, The Fiber Queen. The rug is almost 4 foot across and is done in neutral colors with highlights of green, reds, blues, and yellows.
This rug lays perfectly flat. The secret to keeping it flat is to lay it on a table or floor, and as you crochet you will be able to see if it starts to get wavy or starts turning into a bowl shape.
If it starts to get wavy, do only one crochet per stitch. If it starts to turn up and into a bowl shape, it means that you will need to increase stitches (2 half double crochets in each stitch). With a little practice you will learn this process and be able to keep your rugs flat.
I purchase new and gently used fabrics and sheets, wash them, and then rip them into 1-1 1/2" strips. Oh, if you try this, please cut off the hems of the sheets first before ripping the strips. Save them for another project.
I used a big, size P crochet hook, and worked a half double crochet throughout. You can also use single and double crochet depending on how dense you want the rug to be.
They are so much fun to make and they can be used in any room in the home. You can make them in any colors you like and in any size. When the rug gets as big as the space you want to use it in, just finish the round you are working on and tie off and weave in the ends.
I hope you give this rag rug a try. You can change the look of the room with colorful throw rugs.
P.S. Pets love these too!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Happy hooking!
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