DIY Rag Rug Using Socks!

[@m.jewell9107]

As you began stitching your huge long chain together with a long thread, I wondered if it'd be a good idea to stop and make a double knot with the thread every now and then...? With the sock loops being stretchy/squishy, it's really the thread that's going to be under strain when this rug is walked on or used. Once that long thread breaks, the coil will just come undone. By knotting the thread every 5 sock links, it will hold together longer even if the thread snaps in a spot or two.

[@dreed1058]

I just love all the fun colors, and this is DEFINITELY a good use of worn, or socks w/o their partner! Would be fun to give as gifts for baby room, bathroom or beside the bed. I also enjoyed your music, and fact that the talking was at minimum (although I found your voice soothing). Great job, one I hope to try!!😂❤

[@plauditecives]

You have a nice gentle delivery which makes listening to your explanations doubly enjoyable.

[@TWMAC2011]

Rug is sweet! Just a thought when you were initially cutting up the socks, the rings would make super hair ties!

[@ellenwages1276]

Or potholder loops.

[@Mindmanicmama]

OMG, I love you woman you are speaking Sock gospel

[@Mindmanicmama]

OMG, I love you woman you are speaking Sock gospel I am impressed and excited OK who who

[@daphneshorts4820]

I love your commitment to recycling. We try this as well. I make quilted pet beds out of old blankets and sweatshirts filled with scraps of fabric and the blankets. Almost-new socks in pairs, however, go to our local homeless and domestic violence shelters. They are always in need of underwear, shoes, and socks. If you have any of those organizations in your locale, they may appreciate such things. We have more single socks than I would care to admit, and your awesome idea is going into affect here soon. 💛

[@mommag3600]

Wow!! Thank you for this video!! Just an idea…If your hands are still getting sore while pulling the socks up, perhaps your crochet hook might help that process go a bit easier and save your hands in the process.

[@tinaandre9905]

This is a new technique I've never seen. I shared your video with my rug making group on facebook."Making braid rug and others!"

[@NannyOggins]

It struck me as cute that you had bare feet after cutting up your socks! Great project If I can pry my husbands old socks away from him Ill try this out. I rarely wear socks because I live in a warm climate and hate hot feet! 😁

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Very pretty colors all blending together, what fun. I like the idea of adding onto the the rug each year, it could be quite a group effort if friends and family made some of the braids from their old socks and then you added those braids onto your rug, or even if they just donated their extra sock to you. Cheers from my homestead in northwest Florida.

[@northernpianotuner3319]

I love it ! Am thinking of making small ones as a practice at first, and if they turn out... give them to the grandsweeties for their Barbies.

[@elizabethg2715]

I absolutely love this idea, I have huge bag of miss match socks and will not throw away fabric or clothes because I love to upcycle, this is definitely going to be a good project especially for a bathroom rug for after showering! Thank you for sharing!!💗

[@jodyjournals6394]

Thanks! It’s a fun one. 😊

[@diannenaworensky6698]

I make my Necktie rugs this way. A big long snake and then I sew the rows together. Upholstery thread is what I use. Polyester ties are in the DUMP FOREVER. Use them up. Great video!! ✌🏻♥️

[@lindacress1624]

What does making a necktie rug involve and what does it look like?❤

[@diannenaworensky6698]

@@lindacress1624 It involves mostly lots of time. I have a color scheme. I usually take out that wool stabilizer piece. Blue examples would be 3 blue ties braided together, then 3 more, then 3 more so on and so on. Mine are small ovals (about 36inches long)so after getting my LONG snake I start sewing them around in my shape. When it gets to the size I want I just stop. My husband has been using his for about 15 years. It sits in front of his chair so he uses it every day. When it gets dirty I take it outside and hang it on the fence spray it with windex and hose it off to rinse. I leave it on the fence to dry. It looks like any other braided rug but it lasts forever. Hope you have the time to try this. Keep my name and you can ask me questions if you need to. GOOD LUCK ✌🏻♥️

[@user-cq1bg6zv8o]

Im onto my third sock rug, ive been using two small wooden drum mallets with rubber balls on the ends! They've been working great!

[@gaylescovel7308]

Thats got to be the thickest home-made rug i ever seen! Its way way cool too!! But like you i dont think my hands could handle it. I would convert that to crochet. I have done rugs with old sheets. Took me 4 months for the first one. (I was learning on that one, 😆), an oval, a circle, a flower, n a fox n started a field of flowers before i got distracted with doll clothes. I may not be able to crochet barbie clothes but i can for bigger dolls. Now im so addicted i acquired 20 patterns, some i will have to upsize to fit the mylife doll. I have two hoop skirts, two pantaloones, two hats, n almost two dresses done. I almost have mastered micro crochet flowers but yea skip the .1 mm hook. I got down to 1.75 mm/1.5mm. So mabe i can do barbie clothes now,🤔 😆. Will be keeping old socks now thanks to you! 🥰

[@jodyjournals6394]

Wow! What a collection. I love trying new things and from the comments crochet may be next!

[@gaylescovel7308]

@@jodyjournals6394 , here's a piece of advice if you try crochet. Start out with big hook n matching yarn, sheet strips (size 10 hook or bigger, depends on how loose or tight as you crochet). You can actually use your socks too, cut up n joined with a cut slit at the end to join the next. Stretchy is your friend, sheets not so much as a bigger hook is needed. And get ergonomic hook too. Especially if your arthritic in the hands. I look forward to more of your videos to pop up! 😁🥰❣

[@enidpierce9394]

Your instructions are the best I've heard yet. Tysm. I've wanted to make a rag rug but never seen clear instructions till now. Have not ever tried crocheting but am determined to make a rug. Thanks to you I think I can attempt one !

[@clairebeane3455]

This is the best tutorial I have found on this process. Thank you.

[@giuliacapretti2691]

Grazie! Niente mi ha soddisfatto come questo tipo di riuso dei calzini

[@lisakandu5232]

I don’t think I could make pairs of intact socks into a rug, but I now have a use for my bag of single socks that I have hoped in vain of finding the mate for! Thank you for your inventive tutorial!

[@vbrooker1]

Great idea! Great tutorial! I’m committed to making a sock quilt right now, but I LOVE to thrift and I think I’ll start collecting thrifted socks for a rug. Thanks!

[@MrJRHEBERT]

My mom made a rug like this when I was a kid, we all helped cut socks and tie them onto the rope. I've been keeping my wife and 3 kids old socks for years. I have the rope done. I've never sewed anything before, nervous about this next part, this is really helpful.

[@t.h.8475]

You got this👍

[@wordsmith3334]

I wonder if you could take two of the rings and do a slipknot through two rings and create rug material that way. My hands couldn't do your method but your video gave me lots of great ideas. Thanks!

[@tobybudgie]

I’ve been using the handle in a pair of pliers to assist with weaving

[@debabrams8438]

Very pretty. I have made rag rugs

[@sweetgrannybuns2774]

Awesome colorful rug. Great piece of work.

[@jodyjournals6394]

Thank you!

[@crystaljordan4310]

I'm so excited for this. I'm going to totally make my man and I a giant rug. Thank you so much for sharing and tutoring us. Appreciate you ❤️

[@jodyjournals6394]

I’m glad all the lost socks will have a purpose!

[@vintagemovielover4511]

Would take me years to get through that amount of socks ready for upcycling 😂

[@tammyturner5507]

I saved all unmated socks that the washer ate or they just disappeared but I knew I would be able to make something out of them. Once I cut strips of bed sheets of different colors and crocheted them into a rug. Turned out pretty.

[@lindacress1624]

Thank you so much. Wonderful technique! ❤ Rug is so pretty.

[@francesschireson-dody1516]

I recycle things too. Loved your project.

[@peggywernecke1943]

I love the rug, great job!!! Your feet look just like mine. 😂 And I think I have very cute feet. 😉

[@michelleahrens3359]

Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and experience....good life 😊

[@lindseyp-3059]

Thank you! Great video

[@sharonmiller81]

My next project for sure! Thanks❤❤

[@valkyrie1066]

My sprout leaves individual socks like falling leaves. Novelty socks, terrycloth socks....I'm pretty sure it would make a nice bath mat!

[@jodyjournals6394]

A new purpose for the age old issue of old socks! Mine came out so squishy and soft. It would be great as a bath mat!

[@scootermom1791]

I'm glad you hand stitched the chains at the end instead of using a sewing machine. Not everyone has a sewing machine or knows how to use one. 🙂 Just out of curiosity, do you happen to know how many socks you cut up? I believe I will need at least twice as many because I need to make a large rug for my living room.

[@francesgrainger3913]

I've never seen such a mad project but, you have an amazing amount of patience and also pretty feet 🐾 X

[@kirsteta17]

Wonderful! Best guide yet for - sock loops rug from start to finish. My one question now is: how do you wash it?

[@anthonyjohnbernal5973]

i love your cutting tool! i love my socks i hope youll come up with other materials as substiitute more power on your channel!

[@anthonyjohnbernal5973]

im so sorry i need to add... kinda remind me of loom bands a trend you make bracelets out of rubber bands a decae ago.... please show oher weaving patterns too ty

[@l.scales7516]

lol I have pairs of leggings, Capri pants, snug & loose sweat type, & stretchy leg jeans galore because lol I learned in dance class that any pants with some give basically if you cut the crotch out( especially a diamond shaped one in sweats, jammies, tights etc.)& pull the hole on with arms & head going in through the waist?... crop top dangly or ruched sleeves or shorten or fold the legs maybe after opening the ankle seam... a Barbie couldn't, but we can!

[@clairebeane3455]

@@l.scales7516yep. I have used stretchy pant legs and arm sleeves in projects similar to this and they worked just as well. 🎉

[@galinagubanova]

Красивый коврик,молодец!

[@kathyallen8323]

Beautiful! Great idea.

[@kekcsengo1906]

Nagyon szép kis szönyeg. Ennyi zoknit ősszeszedni nem volt könnyű. Én láttam ilyen varrt szönyeg technikát, de ott hosszú tűvel dolgoztak. Sokkal hatékonyabb. De ha Neked igy jó. Nagyon ügyes vagy. 😐

[@khewitt2873]

Love this idea! Thank you for your tutorial. I am definitely going to try this!

[@tonmarinaxxzz]

This looks like a good way to make pot holder loops from socks. Would this work?

[@romonaelrod7870]

Yes, it would work.

[@corinnametters5051]

Wow.. Thats a ton of socks!! I always buy those trainer liner type black socks. They are usually threadbare and beyond rescue for a project like this. Winter socks.. I make sock puppets instead 😉

[@robertadorian4234]

It looks like you could use those loops from the potholder maker. 🙂

[@broella6493]

Very nice! I have so many single socks that I have put off throwing away. Now I’m glad I didn’t! They can go to good use in a cool rag rug.(tho, my single socks are mostly dark and pretty worn- not bright and colorful like yours, Lol!)

[@lisascenic]

If you had to guess, how many socks do you think you used? Or maybe a better question would be how many pillow cases would your socks have filled before you started cutting them apart? Thanks so much for this lovely video.

[@tahirakamran6760]

So sweet. But sew with simple needle is very difficult and time taking. You can use string or wool and knitting needle . It's very easy to sew a rug. Any ways it's beautiful 😍

[@joangodfrey5937]

If you use a waxed quilting thread or buttonhole twist it would likely last longer and may be easier to sew with. Really like your rug. Should have saved old socks

[@jodyjournals6394]

Definitely would be sturdier! Perhaps down the line. Thanks!

[@erica9140]

Is there a way to keep the colorful part on the outside? Mine curls up on the colorful side

[@wendymaddock7705]

Very beautiful ❤😊xx

[@jonnaborosky8836]

It's beautiful!

[@jodyjournals6394]

Thanks!

[@RobinMead]

Gorgeous!!

[@dawnperez2888]

Beautful❤

[@lalilalo06]

Is it possible to use a hook and thick thread instead of a needle and fine thread?

[@cheryldenkins1597]

You might be able to use a large crochet hook to pull your loops over. Instead of your fingers.

[@jodyjournals6394]

True! But I don’t crochet… yet?

[@cheryldenkins1597]

@@jodyjournals6394 it sounds like you will one of these days. Try using a K or larger to pick up that loop. Farther into the alphabet the larger the hook. A tapestry sewing needle for sewing the strip. It is longer with a blunt tip. And maybe crochet cotton instead of thread. Don't use embroidery floss. I tacked a quilt with floss before. It doesn't hold up to repeated washing. Love your idea with the socks.

[@scootermom1791]

​@@cheryldenkins1597I love your ideas! This may sound like a really dumb question, but just out of curiosity, would fishing line work for a rug like this? It's somewhat invisible, so that's why I ask. Have you ever used fishing line to sew with?

[@cheryldenkins1597]

@@scootermom1791 it should work. Just make good knots.

[@scootermom1791]

@@cheryldenkins1597 thanks! 🤠

[@tgarcia8163]

Love the content, however I can barely hear you. The music portion is fine, but your voice is very soft. Love what your showing!

[@beyhanuzunyol1811]

Teşekkürler 🇹🇷💕💕💕💕

[@sjbohag9476]

And what happens when you toss this rug into the washer? It comes out as a long braid.

[@lyndamaewilson3453]

A lucet might work?

[@cidasoaresculinariaedicas]

Belíssimo Seu Trabalho Amiga Amei 😍😘❤️

[@jodyjournals6394]

Obrigada!

[@dawnperez2888]

Can. You. Wash. The. Rugs

[@larinab6101]

DID U ACCIDENTLY CUT UP YOUR SOCKS WHILE MAKING THIS VIDEO I NOTICED YOU DONT HAVE ANY ON HAHA! KIVE IT! GONNA MAKE IT

[@merrybrown7761]

Nice!!

[@marizanogueira333]

Lindo

[@nani.9754]

The wat you use your fingers and have to cast on ,seems like a waste of yardage. I think if I do this project ,I will will try to find a different Way. Im like that, Always trying to find different ways to do things.

[@pennyclark9079]

Makes my hands hurt just watching!

[@vintagemovielover4511]

I was just thinking that, esp if you are going through perimenopause, my finger joints would suffer 😮

[@arnjanssen9784]

Heel mooi maar veel sokken nodig

[@BrendaLuckett]

That's a lot of work but well worth it.

[@MsRoosmarii]

Why would you cut up usable socks? If you use your socks wisely, you wont have so many to cut to make a rag. And old socks you want to throw away dont add so much either?

[@maryamsukaynah559]

The result was nice, but too time consuming for people like me who have little time.