Add a SCALLOPED BORDER to your Crocheted Rag Rug!

[@lauritadominick6163]

I have learned more on this channel in five minutes than elsewhere spending hours… you are a great teacher and this is a fabulous craft… ty for caring enough to pass it on… hugs

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Thank YOU for caring enough to reach out! It means more to me than you'll EVER know! THANK YOU!!

[@Lamara5292]

Love the scallop edge. Makes it look so cute. I can see many of these in my future crocheting.

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

I agree, Larysa! I love how the scallop frames the rug & brings it a little charm! Thank you for reaching out!

[@jeannewells6747]

I can not thank you enough for everything that I've learned like how to leave the tail on front I just love the scalloped edge so glad I sent for your sheat sheet

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Oh wow! You are VERY welcome Jeanne! And thank you for your order! If you ever need anything at all, just reach out okay?

[@kat-in-a-hat]

Watched my first you tube. Now to squeeze a new hobby in. I cross stitch, quilt, sew clothing , wool appliqué, paper crafts, knit, crochet😊❤

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, Kathy! Happy Tuesday to you! I think you & I could be great friends - I LOVE all things fiber. There's never enough hours in a day to do all the crafts I love! My favorite however, is rag rugs .. hands down!! Hope you'll stay in touch!

[@CozyHomezy]

Very nice rag rug!❤️ Thank you for sharing!😊👍

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

You’re welcome! 😊 Thank you for watching!!

[@corazonochotorena9912]

Thanks for sharing Ms Lora am gonna make one for sure

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

You're welcome! Here for you if you have any questions!

[@niftythriftybits3727]

Lovely join and finish!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Thank you SO much for always sharing such sweet comments! Curious ... what is your name, Nifty Thrifty!?

[@niftythriftybits3727]

@@RagstoRugsbyLora My name is Barbara.

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

@@niftythriftybits3727 It's nice to meet you Barbara!!

[@niftythriftybits3727]

@@RagstoRugsbyLora You too!

[@barbaradrechsler2819]

I’m making my first rug so easy to follow, thank you.

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

You’re very welcome, Barbara! Thank you for reaching out! I hope you make MANY more! 😊

[@barbaradrechsler2819]

@@RagstoRugsbyLora I wish I could send you a photo of my round rug with edging, I’m starting my second one

[@Judym0375]

Love the scalloped edge!! Thank you!!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

You are so welcome, Judy! Thank YOU for reaching out!

[@pattitolan9012]

Awsome!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Thanks! Hope you'll stay in touch! Happy New Year!

[@zefnnyaa]

THANK YOU SO MUCH TEACHER!!!!!!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

You're very welcome, Lou!!

[@judithkirk5515]

You are amazing 👏.

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Awhhh ... thank you SO MUCH, Judith!!

[@CarmenRuddle]

I just finished my first rug with a scalloped edge.

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

YAYAYAY!! Fun! I love the scalloped border ~ the PERFECT frame for our rugs!

[@jamiehaas1499]

I wish there was a way to share photos 📸 with you on this channel

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hellllo! Feel free to share your pictures to my email address! [e-mail] I would LOVE to see them!

[@JuliaTodd-fl2hi]

Where do I purchase those large rolls for the rugs?

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Thanks for asking, Julia! Our Broadcloth solid Fabric Rolls are available on our website! The rolls are 6 yards long - 2" wide! SOOOO awesome in our rugs! Here's a quick link! ragstorugs-bylora.com/category_72/SOLID-FABRIC-ROLLS.php

[@tinacunningham1486]

Hi Laura! I love your videos and have made several rugs following your methods. I'm considering making a denim crochet rug and I'm wondering if I should cut my strips for the "yarn" less than 2" since the fabric is quite heavy. Thank you!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, Tina! Thank you so much!! Yep! As a general rule, "The lighter the fabric, the wider the strips. The heavier the fabric the narrower the strips!" Denim usually comes in 3 weights: light, medium & heavy. All are wonderful to use in our rugs!! I would recommend cutting heavy denim no more than 1 1/2" width. Possibly 1 - 1 1/4". You might practice on a few stitches before you cut it all to assure the best width for your crocheted rug. Thank you for reaching out!!

[@hollieadamsky4013]

How would you do this on a rectangle rug?

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

That's a really good question Hollie! It CAN be done but it is a REAL challenge! I had a custom order once using jute. A very large 5x7' rectangular rug & she requested a scalloped border. No problem I thought! I had the rug crocheted in no time at all. And then I started on the border. It took FOREVER to get it done. I ended up adding stitches on the previous round to make it work. I then worked a V-Stitch directly on the corner, 2 single crochets on either side of the V-Stitch and then the scallop. It just didn't look right to have the scallop right on the corner so this way it sort up straddled the corner. Look really good once it was done! But honestly I won't ever do that again ... very challenging!

[@brittanykamalie1075]

Hi Beautiful Lora, please consider making a tutorial on how to make a contour crochet rug for ur toilet. I cannot find any good videos on it. Pretty please❤

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, Brittany!! Thank you! ... and YES! I will absolutely add a "toilet rug" to my list JUST for you! That will be FUN!

[@lindamallory3434]

How many yards are there in a whole roll of fabric? Thanks so much!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, Linda! Thank you for reaching out & asking! There are 6 yards on each roll. The equivalent of 6 yards of 44" wide bolt fabric if you were to buy it in the store!

[@pattitolan9012]

Where do you get the big rolls of fabric?

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Helllllo & Happy New Year! Thanks for asking! The rolls are 100% cotton - 6 yards on each & they are 2" wide. Perfect for your Amish Knot/Toothbrush rugs, your Twine Weaving Rugs & for your Crocheted or Braided rugs! And they are also bias cut (no threads!). You can find the Rolls HERE! >> www.ragstorugs-bylora.com/

[@donnakarl6855]

Hi Lora love your channel. I just completed my first round rug. I’m thinking of adding the scalloped border how long should the strip be of the color I’m adding?

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate your reaching out! You will need to allow approximately 6' (72") of fabric strip to complete one scallop pattern. Count the number of stitches on the perimeter of your rug. Divide that number by 4 (the number of stitches in each scallop pattern) and multiply by 72" to assure you have enough fabric to complete the pattern all the way around your rug! Simply measure off your remaining fabric to determine if indeed you have enough. Let me know if that helps, okay?

[@lindarandles2106]

Where are you getting your fabric rolls ,I can't find them?

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, Linda! Thank you for reaching out! Our Broadcloth Fabric Rolls can be found on our website! They are 6 yard rolls - 2" wide and 100% broadcloth! Wonderful for scallop borders, warp fabric for your twine weaving projects and for bands of color on all your rugs! Here's a quick link! >> ragstorugs-bylora.com/SHOP.php?category=72

[@jamiehaas1499]

Lora Love your videos! I wanted a rug about twice the size but it looks like a hexagon. Should I have made less increases after row 9 or 10?

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Good Morning & THANK YOU!! Can I ask, are you referring to a round rug or and oval one? I'll watch for your reply!

[@jamiehaas1499]

A round one, thanks much, Lora

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Thanks! Curious .. are you finishing the pattern on each round before starting the next pattern? In other words, once you reach you marker, are you continuing on until the pattern for that round is completed? You might consider converting to "Crochet on Demand" for a few rounds to correct the "hexagon" look without removing any rows. Simply add stitches where needed rather than follow the pattern to ease it back to a round look. Once achieved, you can go back to the pattern. "Crochet on Demand": "If it feels like it's too far a reach to the next stitch without buckling your rug, you have a tension concern there. Add an additional stitch in that space (to relieve tension) and continue on. Continue with this method until your rug corrects itself & is back round again. Please let me know if this makes sense, okay? I'll check back with you!

[@jamiehaas1499]

Yes, it makes perfect sense, thanks. But I'm going to have to year out a few rows because I'm at the 1sc row before scallops. Oh well.😢 can't wait to do those cute scallops😅

[@sharonhelsens2396]

My edges keep curling up. How do I avoid this?

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello! May I ask which shape & type of rug you are having challenges with? Are you following our pattern?

[@tinapower4237]

Hi Lora, I love your rugs! I just discovered your channel and I'm going to try making a rug! I'm wanting to use a plaid flannel sheet that I have but the back is very white. Is that ok? Or should i use a flannel that looks almost the same on both sides?

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Hello, Tina! Thank you! So happy you found us! You can use BOTH! Of the two flannels, print (also known as piece-dyed) & yarn dyed, I prefer yarn dyed for the same reason you mentioned. I love working with fabrics where both sides are the same. Yarn dyed flannels are woven - each thread is individually dyed. Much like homespun fabrics but softer!! But print flannels are awesome too if you don't mind the white backside. Hope that helped! Keep in touch! And thank you for your order! I sent you an email. :)

[@tinapower4237]

@@RagstoRugsbyLora Thank you Lora! I think I'll give it a try and see how I like it! I did see your email. Thank you. Obviously I'm also going to try weaving! Lol. I'm pretty handy so I'll just make the frame myself but those metal rods will be a game changer. I've tried it with thinner rods but they bent too much. Can't wait!!

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

@@tinapower4237 You're WELCOME! You're correct! Our STEEL rods make all the difference with our woven rugs! I can't wait to see your MANY rugs!!

[@scubachix4215]

Does anyone ever tell you resemble Barbara Corcoran? The way you speak, too.

[@RagstoRugsbyLora]

Good Morning! No one has ever told me that but I'm flattered! ALL successful women in business inspire me & Barbara is no exception! At 74 years old she is still going strong! I admire her! (I'll have to give her a closer look when I see her again on tv! LOL) Thanks for sharing!