Lost Art of Braid-in Rag Rugs Part 3

[@louiseferrebee2498]

My grandmother used to make braided rugs from nylons and I've always wanted to make one myself. Thanks so much for these excellent how-to videos.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Louise Ferrebee My pleasure! I hope your braid-in rag rug project goes well. Thanks for viewing, Louise!!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Very interesting rag rug. It is put together as you go, no sewing after you make your initial braid. Great way to recycle t-shirts.

[@lynncurran2940]

Will do 👍😁

[@lynncurran2940]

Wish I could see with machine, but that's okay now! Ty!

[@jenn2115]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge & experience, I'm just starting out & loving it. Your cameraman does a fantastic job showing your work, the little details, timing, etc. Much appreciated, love your channel!

[@marylouharris8885]

Thank you so for taking the time for this lost art. This is one thing that I wanted to learn, you make it so easy to follow you.Great Teacher thanks again.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

My pleasure! I hope you will give the rug a try.Thank you for your kind words and thanks for viewing.

[@Rebecca.Murphy56]

Erin, Great tutorial! you kept saying that it might be hard to follow, but I found it quite easy to follow. Might be my crochet back ground...but I get it!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Rebecca Murphy Thank so much, Rebecca, for your kind words. I so enjoy sharing with people and whenever someone takes the time to let me know they enjoyed or understood my videos it makes me grin. Thank you again. Have a great evening!!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Thank you. I appreciate your reassurance for coming across concise on video. I so want to make the learning process clear and informative. I want my viewers to feel like they too can be successful. Have a wonderful day.

[@ladyhock1954]

Thank you Erin. I Loved this! My Grandma used to make room size rugs and I used to watch her. So nice to see this, good memories.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+lady hock Great. I hope you get a chance to make a rug yourself.

[@barbarajoycemartin-dowell3138]

I love the way you teach with every little step and explain it so simply! Yours is my favorite video on rug making! Thank you!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Thank you for your kind words. I hope you have hours of enjoyment make your own rag rugs.

[@hootiebubbabuddhabelly]

And it's so clear, you can speed it all the way up and not miss anything!

[@lencronin7654]

Thank you. Easy to understand & great directions. Going to the hand store to purchase tee-shirts today & coming back to attempt my first rug. Thanks again.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

My pleasure. Have fun.

[@lynncurran2940]

LOVE this Technic! As I do not know how to sew! I thank you for your time and videos on this awesome Technic!! Now I can make my first grandson a keepsake rug for his room!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

You might want to watch my 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug tutorial. It shows more close ups and details as you go around the the curve and adding extra stitches.

[@meganbutton4320]

So instead of sewing mine together at the beginning I did a 4 piece braid. And then it can truly be a no sew if you want it to be. Then you do t have to add a 4th in later. Glad I found your videos. Making one for my Mom for xmas :)

[@RagRugsbyErin]

That the way I did my 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug. We improve as we go.

[@terra3524]

Thank you! I'm trying to build skill sets of "older" lost skills, and this gives me one I've coveted for a long time! Can't wait to try it!!!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+Terra 何蓝霏 Great. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for the words of encouragement.

[@jennifergreen721]

This series of videos is incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Great. I am glad you found it helpful.

[@gunther13101]

Oh boy....WHY did I have to see this video???? Now I want to start ANOTHER new craft!!!!!! I just finished a rag rug on my rigid heddle loom, and years ago my husband made me a twinning loom. I must have an obsession with rag rugs😜 Just recently I threw out a huge bag of tshirts.....what was I thinking???? I do have lots and lots of fabric, as well as sheets....but you said sheets didn’t work as well for this rug braiding. Ugh. I will reach out to friends and family and ask for used unwanted tshirts and see if I can gather enough of them to make one of your rugs. Thank you for your well instructed videos👍👍

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Glad it got you excited to make a rag rug. I suggest you watch my 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug tutorial it shows more close ups and details about adding extra stitches as you go around the curves 😉.

[@joannajoseph2953]

I love the color-blending in this braid-in technique--I feel like an Impressionist painter!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

😃

[@lavadamcgavock4771]

Thank you for bringing this back my grandmother did this when I was a child! I do not know how she started this as she did not have a sewing machine!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Lavada McGavock My pleasure! You can just just do the little sewing that is necessary by hand. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@emmahardesty4330]

Thank you so much for reviving this--in the early 1950s I remember my mother making endless rag rugs--she used large safety pins (which I'd forgotten until watching your video). If there isn't a set of extra hands around to help at the beginning stages, simply pinning down the strips to a stationary cushion, such as the arm of a sofa, using a T-pin or hat pin, works just great.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Thank you for sharing. 🌞😊 Good idea!!

[@lynn8307]

This is GREAT!, thank you for taking the time to do this tutorial. I have been wanting to learn how this is done for so long.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Great, Lynn. It is my pleasure. Keep me posted if time permits.

[@marylinn4468]

You can actually start it with a slit in the first three pieces as you make when adding length to each color. Make the slit, stack the pieces and feed the ends back through. This is working great for me. When I added in the fourth piece is did a slit in the side of one of my other pieces already in the braid and do the same thing. Mine doesn't show at all and it keeps me from having to sew anything.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Mary Linn Great, glad it is working for you!

[@sislertx]

love this idea. ..thanks for sharing

[@RagRugsbyErin]

My pleasure!!

[@stillearning100]

Great video , for years I have wanted to find instructions for this technique . You make it very clear. Thank You , Pauline in Okla.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Great. I am hoping you enjoy the process.

[@bonniealvarez5510]

This is so exciting because there is no sewing involved. I love this! Thank you

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Hope you enjoy yourself. Make sure to add enough extra stitches as you go around the curves 😉.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Part 3 of Braid-in Rag Rugs. At the beginning of this video it shows me attaching the 4th strand and braid-in the strand to the rest of the rug. Important

[@beverlymiller182]

I have been looking for a technique like yours. Thank you for your time and efforts to teach a craft ling lost. Will be trying this soon.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Awesome. Thank you for your words of encouragement. Enjoy the creating process.

[@lynnegordon6749]

Thank you so much for posting this rug making technique in separate steps. And for your clear instructions. I am looking forward to making myself a rug on January. I hope that you are well and have a blessed Christmas season.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

My pleasure. Please make sure you add enough extra stitches as you go around the curves. My 5 strand rectangular braid-in rag rug shows more details and close up on the curves. Have a wonderful holiday season.

[@lynnegordon6749]

@@RagRugsbyErin Thank you for responding and I will watch your rectangular rug video. Pearl🐱is sure to be a big help!

[@jennifersmith.johnston8570]

I’m now going to make these for Christmas gifts. Thanks for these videos

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Great. Be sure to check out my 5 Strand rectangle braid-in rag rug tutorial. It shows more close ups and details about adding extra stitches as you go around the curves.

[@Indusxstan]

Thank you so much. Adds new life to my reduce, reuse, recycle ♻️ approach to a sustainable lifestyle 🌎🙏

[@RagRugsbyErin]

On my website www.ragrugsbyerin.com I have over 120 videos all still free but organized better than KZbin allows. All from recycling sheets, clothing, or plastic bags. I also sell rag rug hooks made from reclaimed wood.

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Thank you for your clear, encouraging introduction. 😊

[@RagRugsbyErin]

😊👍 My pleasure. Have a great weekend.

[@BeritAlette]

Hello Erin. Im making a circle mat. It gets very loose, if i do tighter and go on like that it ll become a cap/headover😁 soon. I see all of you that make unsew braided mats the mat gets tight and nice. Thanks for sharing❤

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Sorry you are have some troubles with you rug. You are probably not adding enough extra stitches as you go around the curves. You should watch my 5 Strand Rectangle Braid-in Rag Rug tutorial. It shows more close ups and details about adding extra stitches. Also my tutorials are organized on my website better than KZbin allows. I hope that helps. www.ragrugsbyerin.com

[@BeritAlette]

Thank you Erin 🤗 i will check your website

[@donnabullaro9408]

Think I've just found my next project! I'm on disability so I try finding things I can do while laying down! Thank you so much.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I hope you enjoy yourself 😊. I suggest you watch my 5 strand rectangular braid-in rag rug. It talks about and shows much more details about adding the extra stitches going around the curved.

[@donnabullaro9408]

Will do, thank you so much for your time and your husband's video work. You do an awesome job of teaching us newbies.

[@elliefaia2713]

Don't understand how to do the corners of the rug. Do you increase or decrease? Please be specific. Thank you! ef

[@RagRugsbyErin]

@@elliefaia2713 You add extra stitches. Please watch my 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug tutorial. It shows more close ups and details on how to add extra stitches as you go around the curves.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Jeanie, This is for you!! Thanks for viewing. Happy 4th of July!!

[@marylinn4468]

Just a suggestion. I haven't even started mine but I am thinking if you use the cardboard core to a bolt of fabric and a couple of T-pins to hold the starting braid in place it would be easier to handle. I have used this method for other projects.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Mary Linn That might work well. You can let me know how that works for you. Thanks for your thoughts. Have a great day!

[@cynthiawilson4500]

I just cut little slits in the ends of the fabric and connect them together, no sewing required ..it works really well and you will never ends escaping

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I do the same now.

[@cassafrass6651]

Excellent video series- thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Absolutely 💯. My pleasure 😊. I hope you try your hand at creating your own.

[@kelmepy]

You are a wonderful teacher. Thanks so much from this Canadian.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

My pleasure! 😊🙋

[@musancube4781]

Thank you for your ideas, I used to throw away some old clothes without knowing that you can recycle. thank you

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+Musa Ncube 😊 I hope you enjoy yourself.

[@bobsblackwell3594]

Love your vids - thank you. I've learned lots from you x God bless

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+bobs Blackwell My pleasure. Thank you for letting me know. Take care and may God bless you as well.

[@hopevanravens9654]

Love your tutorials! Have the same old Singer sewing machine as well 😁👍❤️

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Thank you! Sorry I missed your comment. I hope your enjoy your old Singer as well.

[@karine.a]

Great videos ! Your explanations are clear. I'm going to make a braid-in rag rug, or at least try ! Thank you very much ! :-)

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Awesome. If you haven't seen the video one how to make t-shirt yarn in one long strip here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV6ynK1_hLqFjpI

[@MargieReel-o3h]

Excellent instructions!!!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Thank you 😊. I am glad you found it interesting. Hope you make a few rag rugs yourself.

[@doreensavoie4759]

Because you made an excellent instructional format for this rug. For a long rug, you need to start with a 4 foot long original braid? The same as when you crochet a long rug you begin with a long starting chain before continuing in rounds.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

You do make the beginning braid longer if you want the finished rug longer. Like you do in a crocheted rug. 🌞

[@schandraolson2576]

actually very helpful and super easy to follow! thank you!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+Schandra Olson Thank you.

[@itsmarialifestyle4355]

Thank you so much for sharing... It looks so complicated but it's actually really simple.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+Maria Chat Great. I am glad it is understandable.

[@vc6289]

yes looks a bit too complicated to try out.

[@leslieannehill6880]

This is cool. Thanks so much for sharing this lost art!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

My pleasure 😊.

[@Trusty1957]

You can always use a clamp to hold the braid on the table

[@missusingle]

Was going to make a regular 3 braid, sew-in-a-circle rag rug and my plan was to tie it to a doorknob to start, then trim that bit later

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Indeed

[@gigizac]

Great tutorial! Thank you, Erin for sharing. I wonder if I could just start off with a 4 strand braid and not worry about adding 4th strand after initial row?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Sandra M My pleasure! That maybe be a possibility, Sandra. Let me know if you try it out and it works. Thank you for viewing and hope you have a wonderful week!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

You might very well be able to start with four strands and not have to add the fourth later. It won't take that much effort to test your idea to see if it works and the worst case scenario you have to undo the braid and start again. Good luck and have a great day.

[@rafilbelaid7329]

Erin Halvorsen

[@howdoeshergardengrowwithlo5163]

Love it totally making this! Great directions.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Awesome. Have fun.

[@melissastratton7929]

How would I start a round rug? Thank you for the wonderful video!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Make the initial braid long enough to turn it back onto itself. I suggest you watch my 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug tutorial. It shows more close ups and details about adding extra stitches as you go around the curves.

[@dennascraft7362]

Wow ❤️❤️❤️ I love it...new subscriber here...from Denna's Craft.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Great. Thank you for subscribing. My over 120 videos are organized on my website www.ragrugsbyerin.com better than KZbin allows. Still all free. No account needed.

[@clarewoodleycadey5424]

Thank you for your videos. They are really great !!!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

My pleasure. Thank you for your kind words.

[@judymcelwee1078]

THIS IS A TEST: Are you getting my e-mails? I sent the last one with an important question prior to starting my Lost art braid in rug. I am like a kid with a new toy I want to get started so badly. If you get this please let me know. I don't understand why you wouldn't. I have marked your network my favorite on KZbin. You are a great teacher, you explain very clearly. Keep up the good work.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+Judy McElwee I did respond to your note. This is not email. You have to email me at [e-mail] I am copying my answer to your question in case you did not get my reply for some reason and get this one. +Judy McElwee I do not know if the flannel will stretch enough to make the braid-in rug. Perhaps if you cut it on the bias. It would need to be washed and dried a couple times first. I would not make my first braid-in rug with the flannel. Perhaps after you have made one first with t-shirt, nylon or polyester first. I only know how to make an oval braid-in rug. I crochet squares and rectangle rugs. Good luck.

[@leslieannehill6880]

put your starting strands under the presser foot of your sewing machine to hold it! You can even put the needle down too, if you need to. Also, how many t-shirts did you use to make that small rug?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Thank you 😊. This rug I probably used about 12 t-shirts 👕. It depends on what size they are. I would plan on 30 for an regular size rug. Hope that helps.

[@ladygodiva61]

wouldnt it be easier to pin the top to a cork board to start off. Just an idea.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I pull too hard. That would not work for me. You might have a more gentle touch. Let us know how that works.

[@dixielinfoster-brown8136]

Enjoyed watching braid in run tutorials 1 tgrough 3. Was not able to find video on how to add stitches to go around corners on braid in rug. The order of your videos is confusing when trying to find a certain one.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

KZbin doesn't allow me to organize my tutorials as well as I would like. My over 130 videos tutorials are organized on my website www.ragrugsbyerin.com better than KZbin allows. They are all still free. No account needed. Just click on the link in the Playlist description and view as many times as you like for free. My 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug shows more close ups and details as you go around the curves. I suggest you watch that. Also my Playlist Rag Rug Information and Help Videos has over 40 tutorials and you could find a lot of helpful information. 😀

[@conservativetothecor]

The best way to teach is to do it while youre learning. Makes it so much more relaxing for the students too...I think...lol as a homeschool Mamma...

[@RagRugsbyErin]

🌞🙂💚

[@jeanstevens2305]

How wide do you cut your fabric strips?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Those were probably 1.5 " I now prefer 2 - 3 inches.

[@donnasouthwood]

In part one, when you completed going under over under you then threaded into the rug by going UNDER the stitch on the rug and ending up with the yarn coming up from the rug. In this version you go under over under and then thread it into the rug by going down into the stitch and coming out on the underside of the stitch on the rug. Why? Does it matter? I would think it would completely change the look and structure.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Following the same pattern would be the best approach.

[@donnasouthwood]

The same pattern as what? Part one where you go under the stitch in the rug? Or part 3 where you go over the stitch in the rug? I'd like to try this but I'm confused that you did it different, I was just wondering why. I guess it's just preference? Also I noticed that when you did your starting braid you braid by crossing the strands under, whereas most people braid by crossing the strands over, so I guess that would effect it too. I'll just have to experiment. But this is a great starting place. Thanks for sharing.

[@thatresonates]

Hi Erin! What a beautiful and useful craft! Is there any reason why you couldn’t start with a four strand braid, and braid around to make a circle instead of an oval? I’m thinking of introducing this craft in my classroom, to make small potholders.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Now that I know more there is no reason you can't start with 4 strands and do exactly as you purpose. Sounds fun.

[@anayahbrush9219]

I was just thinking that same thing! I just started a rug using the braid in technique and I used the 4 strand from the beginning. It's not that hard and I didn't have to sew anything.

[@beadyeyedbrat]

I think I learned to sew with that machine.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

🧡😊

[@ECarr-rp8cg]

I have really enjoyed trying this project. I say trying because I still haven't worked the bugs out. I've done two. They both tend to pucker in the middle, but then flatten out nicely. The second one is better but still did it somewhat. What causes this to happen?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Sorry you are having trouble. You are not adding enough extra stitches as you go around the curves. I suggest you watch my 5 Strand Rectangle braid-in Rag Rug . It shows more close up and details about adding extra stitches as you go around the curves. Hope that helps.

[@nfaing]

Thank you! I want to make a large Oval rag rug, I watched the 5 strands video But I didn't understand when I should add the 5th strand etc, My t-shirt yarn is pretty thin

[@RagRugsbyErin]

You start with the 5 strands. 🙋😉🌞

[@nfaing]

@@RagRugsbyErin is it possible to continue with 4 strands and to create a large rag? Or I should start from the beginning?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

4 will work just fine.

[@annagering8430]

Have you tried it with more than four strands?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I have not tried it with more strands, however you are suppose to be able to do it with up to 8 strands.

[@mimozatosku6566]

Hi, I have seen a lot of rugs in oval shape, but I was wondering how can I make one in rectangle shape? Thank you

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I do not know if you can make a rectangle with this type of rug. I do have a video showing how to make a crocheted rectangle rag rug on my channel. Good luck.

[@centerpointcoaching5641]

Can you use double knit polyester on any of your rag rugs? Got a lot that was given to me and want to put it to good use :).

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+Center Point Coaching I think the double knit polyester would work very well on any of the rugs. The braid-in rug will need material that has give like the polyester. On the crochet rugs: The disadvantage to using a polyester is they will not wash as well as sheets. When I say wash as well I mean polyester does not release dirt and stains as well as sheet usually would. It would depend on the use and traffic area of the rug. I like to use and recycle things that I have acquired cheap or even for free so I would say give it a try. I hope that has helped a bit. Let me know how it goes if time permits.

[@centerpointcoaching5641]

Yes, I will let you know how they go :). Thanks for your reply XX. Do know how much others charge and the size? I have some Creative Entrepreneur Coaching clients I would love to give some direction on that.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

It is extemely varied and it depends on the workmanship and the market you are trying to sell to. Etsy and ebay might be good places to get some ideas from. I think it is a guessing game. Sorry I don't have more exact info on that. Googling rag rugs will bring you to some websites as well.

[@centerpointcoaching5641]

Thank you so much, :). I will pass that info to them :)

[@sjb2687]

Hi Erin, thanks for these tutorials! I am having trouble keeping the rag rug flat. It keeps curling up on the edges and is kinda wavy. Any suggestions? I've been adding more 'stitches' around the curves and think i've been using a consistent tension when braiding.... any suggestions would be very helpful! thanks!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+sarah baker Are you using t-shirts or stretchy material? You may be pulling it to tight and not just laying the stitches in. You may need more stitches around the corners.

[@sjb2687]

t-shirt material... i'll try pulling less tightly and adding more around the corners... thanks!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+sarah baker ok hope that helps. Good luck.

[@ladywendy0]

Hi Erin, I noticed that when you are attaching the number one position to the braid it is always the color that number one is. Is that always the case as you go around the rug?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+ladywendy0 No, I just wanted to keep that color going for awhile. I will periodically change the colors based on the look of the rug and what I am going for. Thanks for the question and thanks for viewing!!

[@judybyrd-burkhart4326]

Love your videos because you make instructions so easy to follow. I have a question for you. Would you do a video on "hoola hoop" rag rugs using old sheets? All I can find uses t-shirts. Thank you so much.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I have not made a hula hoop rug yet. Sorry. 🌞😕

[@granny334]

Just discovered you videos and love them! I have lots of felted, recycled wool - yardage. Have you ever made a crocheted rag rug from wool and/or do you recommend this? Should the strips be narrow for a project like this? I'm worried that it will be too heavy. What do you think? Thank you!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Thanks for the note. On the braid-in rug you might be able to use the wool. I know absolutely nothing about felt though. On the crochet rug maybe. I use almost exclusively sheets. You might want to view my denim rug because that is much thinker material like wool. You would want to use a larger hook (Q or larger) I would think. This is the link to the denim video if you would like to take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGfXXp6lgJyFrtU Also if you go to my Playlist on my KZbin channel and look in the playlist call Rag Rug Information and Help Videos, there are several videos there that might give you a better feel of how to handle it. I also have a blog on my website www.ragrugsbyerin.com , a few blogs ago I blogged about choosing the correct hook and that might help also. I hope you have a wonderful rag rug experience and let me know how you make out if time permits. Take care!!

[@granny334]

Thank you so much! I will let you know how it turns out.

[@granny334]

Your tutorials have been quite an inspiration! I have not started the wool rugs yet because I had quite a huge stash of yarn, so I have made three crocheted yarn rugs in the last two weeks. They have turned out great. I used about 8 strands of various types of acrylic yarn for each rug. All three are ovals about 2.5 x 5 each. I'm out of yarn now, so on to the wool! Thank you again!!

[@mohamdlotfi1598]

بارك الله فيكم

[@mohamdlotfi1598]

مرحبا بكم

[@CindyCourtney]

Do you stitch through the jersey material or do you stitch between two discrete pieces of jersey?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

No stitches. If you want some of my sheet yarn tutorials you will see the simple no sew technique. You will find my over 130 rag rug tutorials on my website www.ragrugsbyerin.com . No account needed. Just click on the link in the Playlist description and view as many times as you like for free.

[@cjmkr08]

I love your sewing machine !

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+cjmkr08 Thank you. I am attached to it.

[@cjmkr08]

I learned to sew on the older model. Thank you for your response.

[@musancube4781]

Thus wonderful.I will try to make one for myself.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+Musa Ncube Great!!

[@thethriftyfawn]

Incredible! Love it!!! 😍

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Thank you so much!!

[@lottiebiscotti4381]

Hi Erin! I'm making rugs to keep me occupied during Quarantine. I only have two pins and no tapestry needles. Is there anything else I could use?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Maybe a barrettes, clothes pins, push it through with your fingers. I hope that helps 😊. Stay safe.

[@Trusty1957]

Try a paper clip

[@carolb29]

does it make a difference what direction you cut the t shirts? side to side or top to bottom?

[@carolb29]

thank you! Going to try the in braid rug. You're video's are great!

[@christinelovell674]

carol b

[@RagRugsbyErin]

No

[@jennifertavares6154]

how many t shirts do you need to make a rug ?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+jen tavares Maybe 15 t-shirts if they are large. Good luck with your rug. I hope you enjoy yourself!!

[@rosiebalberde2791]

Can you do this with a round rug too?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Yes. Just make the beginning braid short and curl it around on itself making sure to add enough extra stitches.

[@ellenhess7849]

Want to make a braided rug 8x5ft how many follow pillows or jelly rolls would I need?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I do not make rugs with pillows or jelly rolls so I do not know. I also suggest you make your first braid-in rag rug with stretchy material like I talk about in the tutorial. Like t-shirts. You should watch my 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug tutorial. This tutorials show more close ups and details about adding extra stitches as you go around the curves.

[@paulamccammon5054]

Love this, but would like to make a round rug instead of oval as yours. Can you address?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+Chuck McCammon At the moment, my best suggestion would be only braid a very short distance on the initial braid and then add the 4th strand. It would still be slightly oval but not near as much. I will put that on my list of videos to make once I have worked out the details. I have about 8 other videso in the works at the moment, but I will certainly try my best to make that video. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Update if you try one yourself.

[@anjumsayed4025]

Can I do a rectangle rag rug with same method??..love your videos..want to start one..please guide

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I have a tutorial that shows that. The 5 strand rectangular braid-in rag rug. Hope that helps 😊.

[@janiceschoffman7923]

When you cut your tee shirts, do you use the decal or printed part of the shirt?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Yes. I do. You don't notice enough. I have a video How to Make T-shirts Yarn in One Long Strip.

[@marytresame1758]

Wow I have the same machine and cabinet! Was my grandmother's!

[@deb1120]

this is ingenious! I remember the braided rugs we had at our farmhouse, they were sewn together and were constantly coming apart. Thank you for posting this! * may I inquire: how do you suggest washing them? ...I would assume they'd be too bulky to go into a washing machine...?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Most of the time I wash them in the machine on gentle. I usually lay them out in the sun to dry. If they are to bulky in the bath tub.

[@l.m.o.8948]

I have made a braided rug in the past and found some old cast iron Irons at an antique store and the weight of them held my rug down and it was fun to look at as I worked on this project. 🇨🇦

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I like that you are enjoying the process. That is so much of it for me making my rugs. Hope you get a chance to check out my other rag rug videos.

[@Joannawysiwyg]

What range of lengths do you use in your strands? In other words, what is the shortest and the longest I can feasibly use?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

The shortest is up to you. The longest is based up how long you are will to continually pull through or deal with it get tangled with the other strands. Each person will find their groove.

[@michelel1852]

In part 1 you went the opposite way when attaching to rug. This time you attached from behind the stitch. Is that correct?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Once you start the rug do it all the same way. I am not infallible.

[@jeaniehaldeman3369]

I found it! Part 3 comes after Part 4. Hopefully, it will now show how to end it following this part.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Jeanie Haldeman Jeanie, If it does not you can go to my KZbin channel. I will add it to Google+ as well. Thanks for viewing.

[@bethvincent6386]

+Erin Halvorsen so after I watch part 1 then part 2, should watch part 4 then part 3?? Or should I just watch them in order 1, 2, 3, 4....? :-)

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Beth Vincent Yes, they should be watched 1, 2, 3, 4, and I also have" How to finish a braid-in rag rug" on my channel. Thanks for watching and I wish you much success on your rag rug making. Update me it time permits.

[@aedfood]

I have tried twice to make this, once with fabric scraps and a crochet hook and once with jersey fabric with the four braid in approach and both times have ended up with a bowl not a rug. Help!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

You are not adding enough extra stitches as you go around the curves. If you watch my 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug tutorial it shows more close ups and details about adding extra stitches as you go around the curves. I hope that helps.

[@aedfood]

@@RagRugsbyErin Thanks. REally appreciate the quick response! I have viewed ALL of your videos and I am dreaming "over under over"!! But I am trying to make more oval or round rug vs. rectangle, so not clear on how often or where to expand the exterior, if that makes sense.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I am sorry I don't quite understand. 😞

[@jking5907]

I may have missed it, but what size tapestry needle do you recommend?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I prefer a 13 but a 16 works too.

[@laurasaylor6892]

Ya know how they have bags of potholder loops they should have jelly rolls or balls of that same material but not in loops.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

🙂

[@Believe30]

Erin, what is the difference between using single strips as opposed to hoops of tshirt material? Is it just the thickness of the rug? Thank you for the vids!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Yes. Just a different techniques in attaching them.

[@texasmimi1954]

Thanks again for your helpful videos and instructions. I haven't tried making one yet, but plan to soon. I was wondering if you or anyone else has tried using fleece strips? If so how did it go?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I know some have used fleece in crocheted rag rug not sure on the braid-in. You might want to watch my 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug tutorial. It shows more close ups and details about adding extra stitches as you go around the curves.

[@texasmimi1954]

@@RagRugsbyErin Thanks, I sure will.

[@luoma62]

Hi Erin! Just watched your videos and wondering if you can tell me why my rug is cupping on the ends New to this so I’m not sure what I did to make it do this vs laying flat. Thanks for any help

[@RagRugsbyErin]

It was a struggle for me too. You probably are not adding enough extra stitches as you go around the curves. Watch my 5 strand braid-in rectangle rug. It has a lot more close up and more details. I think it will help 😊

[@kacymcmanus8815]

is there a way to make it circular with using that same technique but not crotcheting it?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+Kacy McManus I see them and I have an idea in my head, however I have not tested my idea. I am prototyping a rectangle braid-in rug right now. For a circle, I would make a short braid and bend it into a circle and then follow my general technique. I will work on a circle braid-in and make a video.

[@kacymcmanus8815]

i was thinking that too, but was worried about the starting point, i didnt want it to be a big knot. so excited to try it out, i have been cutting up so many tshirts!

[@michelel1852]

Thanks Erin!🙏🏼

[@dougalexander7204]

I’m back, liked and subscribed.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Great!

[@agnespoliquit935]

i like it its because im gonna be making that

[@RagRugsbyErin]

💙🦋

[@cindzz47]

Does it matter how long your first braid is? Does that effect how big your rug is?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

It will affect the end rug size. I wrote a blog on that. It's on my website. It talk about a crochet rug but the same overall principles apply. www.ragrugsbyerin.com

[@sarakitto5176]

Erin - I can't wait to get started! Thanks for such a great tutorial. I do have one question - can these be easily made into circle rugs and not just the oval shape?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

You can make it a circle by turning the initial braid to meet the other end of the braid and start the braiding into itself. I suggest you watch my 5 strand rectangle braid-in rag rug tutorial it shows more close ups and details about adding extra stitches as you go around the curves. Have fun.

[@Padraigp]

I started mine with a 5 braid and closed it and then just added on from there

[@RagRugsbyErin]

🙂

[@aletajuergens2923]

Erin, How do you add the extra stitches? I wrapped twice with each strand as I went around the curve but then it got thick. Can you do a video showing how to "beat the curl" on braid in rugs?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

I am not sure what you mean by wrap twice but you go in the same more than once sometimes when you go around the arches. Does that make sense?

[@lornastone7602]

the best I have seen!

[@RagRugsbyErin]

Great nice to hear!

[@jhansi63]

how many t-shirts required for normal mat?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+jhansi63 It depends on the size of the t-shirts. Maybe 25.

[@RagRugsbyErin]

+jhansi63 It depends on the size of the t-shirts. Maybe 25.

[@janis48640]

I have a lot of wool strips that I inherited from a cousin who used to braid woolen rugs. Can I use these strips to make the brain-in rag rugs?

[@RagRugsbyErin]

It is possible however I have not done well with material that does not have enough give. I would practice with t-shirt yarn first.

[@plyaunlock4508]

Thanks to