Rag Rug From Old Jeans
I wanted a fairly large rug so i just cut a piece of cardboard measuring 4 x 6 then cut tiny slits at each end to put my string through.
Rag rug from old jeans. Use scissors to cut strips out of old denim jeans that measure 3 inches wide by 12 inches long each. She actually has some videos on that page that show the most simple crochet. Step 1 cut old blue jeans into 1 inch strips. Diy rag rug from old jeans and t shirts purple patch diy crafts blog says.
How to make a rag rug from strips of denim jeans step 1. Only one stitch is required for this project single crochet us abbreviated to sc. I made this last week and couldn t believe how easy it was. How to make a rag rug from old jeans time to crochet.
If you are using the legs of old jeans to make your upcycled denim rug than you ll just need a few pairs of jeans. I have two denim rugs in my home the jeans waistband one and the chevron denim rug. February 10 2015 at 12 12 am only thing i had ever crocheted was a scarf. You just need some old jeans scissors yarn one clothespin and a piece of cardboard cut to the size you want your rug to be.
Pin the end of. Braid the three denim strips into a tight braid. Rag rugs made with blue jeans are strong and durable and will last for many years. Pin the three strips together at one end with a safety pin.
About 5cm 2 from the end of the strip sc 2 stitches around the denim cord. Use the leg part and discard the part of the jeans with the pockets and zipper.