How to Make An Easy Rag Rug

[@katrinahardison9098]

My mom used to make these all the time and she taught me but I realized I forgot the basics and it really upset me after she died. You helped me remember so I can finish the rug she was making. It really means a lot. Thank you ❤

[@hymnsandhome]

Aw I am so glad! That is really special you are going to finish the rug she was making. Peace to you and your family!

[@t.h.8475]

A friend of mine had one made out of her husbands clothes after he passed away. It was so meaningful.

[@hymnsandhome]

That is incredibly special!!

[@rebeccaenlow7395]

I’ve made single crochet rugs for fifty years, they last a long time and are machine wash , tumble dry. Thrift shop sheets work great

[@hymnsandhome]

Thanks, Rebecca 🙂 They are so fun to make!

[@vbrooker1]

I love that you’re using something you got at a thrift shop and didn’t wear! ❤

[@joasiadornick242]

This is my fave and easiest one I’ve seen. Thanks for not making it super difficult like a few I’ve seen

[@hymnsandhome]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@angharadssong4931]

You are an excellent teacher! ❤

[@hymnsandhome]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@hwoodred]

My mother used to make rag rugs when I was growing up! I'd sure love to have one now, but they are all long gone. I do remember she braided them by hand, didn't used a crochet hook, then sort of stitched the rounds together as it curled around (using needle and thread). But I'll try your method!

[@hymnsandhome]

Thanks for sharing, Heidi! Braiding and stitching together is another way to do it - my mom said she used to make some that way also!

[@olgacvetkova114]

My mum did the same when l was a child )) She is retired now and started making this sort of things again.

[@dianaholderness6704]

Our mothers sure knew how to make beautiful things. They were true homemakers. It is a skill that becomes a beautiful art, as it’s perfected.

[@warpedwefts]

I feel way less intimidated to try making one of these now, thank you!

[@hymnsandhome]

I'm so glad! 🙂

[@vickykleist2432]

My Grandma , did this with plastic bags . Can't wait to try!

[@hymnsandhome]

Oh how fun! I once crocheted a purse out of plastic bags - "plarn" as I called it. :-)

[@hakapelika7024]

Tooooo slippery on smooth surfaces. So is polyester. Add canvas.

[@vickykleist2432]

Great advice, Ty🙂

[@Nadyamantra]

Very good instruction! Thank you for sharing. I think this is really helpful for keeping fast-fashion out of the landfill and repurposing fabric.

[@hymnsandhome]

Thank you! Yes, so much clothing turns into pollution! I love repurposing the fabric when I can. :-)

[@kw5021]

I have been looking for a new passion, and this delights me! I bought a kit from Amazon and I hope to start as soon as I finish this afghan. You are a lovely teacher.

[@hymnsandhome]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@gloriaash7511]

This is an excellent video for beginner crochet as well as learning to make a rag rug!

[@hymnsandhome]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@irisatkinson1616]

I was actually looking for rag rugging with the canvas background like my mother used to make. However what you have done is to show me how to crochet correctlly. Thankyou for that. Now I will go and try to find the rag rugging I want.

[@SheriSexton]

I loved this video. Thank you for making it simple. You’re a great teacher!

[@hymnsandhome]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@NoDetourAhead]

You explain the stitches so well. Thank you.

[@hymnsandhome]

I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@vbrooker1]

I’m hooked! Hahaha! I just subscribed. Now I’m going to go dig through my linen closet. I *finally* know what to do with all those old sheets I haven’t been able to bring myself to throw out!

[@hymnsandhome]

Aw I'm so glad! It's so fun to use old sheets and clothes as fabric - so many possibilities! Thanks for subscribing and watching!

[@rejanedesevigne]

Thanks for the detailed tutorial! You inspired me 😊❤ Now I'm going to start looking for some fabric!

[@blowersm]

My friend's mom crocheted big rugs out of plastic bread bags. I remember they were mostly blue from Butternut bread.

[@hymnsandhome]

Oh that's fun! I made a purse out of plastic grocery bags one time - called it my "plarn" bag. 🙂

[@donapostell568]

You explain things in detail it is fantastic ! Awesome job!

[@hymnsandhome]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@helenecarroll3093]

I remember making one at school as a child. Long forgotten till now. 🤗♥️

[@hymnsandhome]

Aw fun! ❤

[@vdemoor9844]

You made that make sense to this lefty. Thank you.

[@hymnsandhome]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@normajones4671]

Thank you for such easy to follow instructions. Wonderful dideo.❤

[@hymnsandhome]

Thank you, Norma! I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@debrastanford8761]

THANK YPU SO... !!🎉🎉🎉

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks👍🏼🌺

[@ta6531]

i rip mine like my grandma use to do! They are almost all the same.. Thank you!

[@hymnsandhome]

That works too! 🙂

[@TriciaTuper]

Wonderful

[@hymnsandhome]

Thank you!

[@valeriebeard2950]

So awesome thanks for sharing

[@hymnsandhome]

My pleasure! :-)

[@lizatv2569]

Thank you for sharing it's so helpful very beautiful ❤️ I want to make this 🥰 God bless

[@hymnsandhome]

Thank you so much - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@bettymahoney8371]

Thank you

[@hymnsandhome]

My pleasure!

[@sherryrobinson9602]

For a trivet I would use a fabric or 100% cotton or 85%/15% cotton blend. Otherwise acrylic or polyester could melt from heat.

[@hymnsandhome]

That's a great point - thanks for the reminder!

[@hakapelika7024]

Dear Ladies: do this with old clothes from cleaning out closets and donate the lovely rugs you make to the rummage sale at your Church instead of filling lawn bags with clothes no volunteers have enough time to sort or strength to lift.

[@mooseluvermooseluver1816]

Not as many people go to rummage sales to buy rugs instead of clothing.

[@2Madre]

🎉 💡 🎉 thanks 😊

[@rmn286]

Fold the fabric in half or quarters to fit the length of your mat then use a flat ruler as a guide and cut the length of the fabric in one roll. You can cut off the first edge to make it even first. Great video though.

[@hymnsandhome]

Thanks for the tip! 🙂

[@lisacardenas6148]

How do we know how often to increase after that one row? You could try the Amish knot- no knot bumps and loose strings

[@hymnsandhome]

I just estimated increases, spreading out the increases more and more with each round. You might do 4 sc then increase, and then on the next time around 5 sc and then increase, etc. This is certainly just one way to do it - I'm sure there are a number of ways to make a rag rug. I've never heard of the Amish knot - I'll check it out, thanks.

[@thelaportewayofliving954]

Was looking for a tutorial like this. Thank you I am your new subscriber and a fan ❤

[@hymnsandhome]

Aw thanks for being here! I'm glad you found it helpful! :-)

[@linda.brotherton1689]

Great way ty

[@hymnsandhome]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@mariamvictor8242]

Do thank you. .❤ God Bless you dear.. 🕆

[@hymnsandhome]

You're very welcome!

[@W41T_F0R_MY_L0V3]

Can I use large wool also for that?

[@AnnettePatton-ve9rh]

I think maybe you should have stayed with the floral The white is actually very difficult to see other than that your directions are very specific and easy to follow😊

[@hymnsandhome]

Thanks for the input!

[@debbieferguson6121]

Do you have a pattern for an oval shape? I love your video!

[@hymnsandhome]

Thanks, Debbie! I've never personally tried an oval, but I would probably add in more increases on two opposing sides and fewer on the other two sides so that it becomes oblong instead of round.

[@pinkpercolator]

I'm doing a circular rug in half double crochet.

[@hymnsandhome]

How fun! :-)

[@KaquolMeliReno]

My Granny Stapp taught me how to make them.

[@hymnsandhome]

That's the best when a family member teaches you!

[@keishawheeler8545]

Does it matter the type of material.. preferences

[@hymnsandhome]

I've used a lot of different types, but definitely prefer ones that don't easily fray. Cotton, cotton blends, t-shirt and other clothing blends with a little stretch to them all work well. I didn't like the way that satin turned out. Hope that helps!

[@ZedGardner]

Can I do this with denim?

[@hymnsandhome]

I would think so as long as it is pliable enough! (Maybe not very thick or very stiff denim.)

[@sandraburkett2681]

You are doing yarn under and yarn over. Is that intentional for some reason?

[@hymnsandhome]

I think it's just how I happened to do it - you could do it differently if that is what you prefer. :-)

[@dianaholderness6704]

You’re a great teacher. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🩷

[@hymnsandhome]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful! :-)

[@ammiecooper7621]

Is there an easy way to make it an oval shape?

[@hymnsandhome]

If you increase more on two opposing sides and less on the adjoining sides that should result in a more oval shape. Hope that helps!

[@pennyrunge6886]

Is it possible to do a rectangle

[@hymnsandhome]

Yes, definitely! Instead of working round and round in a circle, make a row the length you want your rug and just work back and forth in a single crochet until you reach your desired width (you'll need to chain one stitch before turning each time).

[@donnariel807]

Can I make one big enough to go under a dining room table?

[@hymnsandhome]

I would think so, but it's going to take a lot of fabric and a lot of time. :-) Just be aware that depending on how thick a fabric you use it may be a pretty chunky rug which will affect chairs being stable on top of it or being able to slide them with ease.

[@WildwoodFern]

Do you continue to do one sc, then one increase until 10:51 you’re finished? Thank you for a nice video.

[@hymnsandhome]

I would space out the increases more as you go, otherwise the rug may start to curl inward. You might do a few rows of "one sc, one increase," then a few rows of "two or three sc, one increase," then a few rows of "four or five sc, one increase," etc. Hopefully that makes sense. I didn't follow a particular number, but just tried to space them out the more rows I had. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@BibleVerseArt]

Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely considering this for moving into my new home. QUICK QUESTION: How well does it hold up in the washing machine? Have you tried laundering it🤔? I'm interested in something that is machine washable!🤭

[@hymnsandhome]

You're very welcome! I have not tried machine washing the finished rug (I washed the fabrics before making it), but I would think as long as the fabrics you use are machine washable then you could probably wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle and line dry. You might consider putting it inside a garment bag for the washing machine so the stitches don't get caught and pulled, especially if your machine has an agitator. Hope that helps! :-)

[@BibleVerseArt]

@@hymnsandhome thanks, especially for the tip about the agitator and garment bag...we all help each other🤗

[@D-CBryantTx]

What about the strings?

[@hymnsandhome]

The part hanging off from the knots? They get tucked in. You can trim them down, but just leave them long enough to tuck in like you would in a crocheting project.

[@gailfirenze4760]

🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@maryvonneadams9378]

Thank you