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- 19-10-2020
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Crochet rugs have become very popular recently. You can crochet a square (as in the photo below), rectangular, round, oval, thread (yarn), twine or leftover rags, on a chair or on the bathroom floor.
In addition to the fact that you can decorate your own home with a knitted rug, creating a cozy atmosphere in it, this is also a good way for any needlewoman to practice and develop her creative abilities. We tell you which schemes are considered simple and suitable for beginners.
Create!
Try making knitted beauty yourself. We will tell you how to crochet both regular and unique rugs with diagrams and descriptions. Before starting work, you need to decide on the color scheme and choose a model that is organically suitable for your home or country interior.
For inspiration, look through photos of similar items on the Internet. Many of them are simply amazingly beautiful. We will show you what knitted rugs can be like and teach you how to knit models that are popular today, simple and beautiful.
It is not always necessary to have extensive experience and craftsmanship to create a knitted masterpiece. There are patterns that even a beginner can do, but the grace and beauty of the knitted product will be undeniable.
Crocheted rugs. Interesting models, diagrams and DIY master class
Knitted rugs sound amazing, but the products turn out to be very funny and attractive. For example, putting a knitted item on the floor yourself helps solve the problem of not having a rug that matches the design of the room. Such knitted products look advantageous and cozy in bathrooms and children's rooms. Moreover, the benefits of knitting a floor rug include the ability to get rid of old things - T-shirts, knitted dresses and simply pieces of already useless fabric. In skillful hands, old curtains can quickly turn into cozy rugs with figured motifs. If you are eager to knit a rug, you should know that a denser fabric is obtained by using a crochet hook. To learn how to crochet rugs yourself, we offer complete instructions for some models for beginner needlewomen and experienced craftswomen. Study, fantasize, implement!
About yarn
You should give several recommendations from experts in their field in choosing yarn. In order for the product to last a long time and retain its original appearance, you should give preference to synthetic types of yarn - this is the famous acrylic, but you can also use natural cotton (although it will not retain heat). It is also necessary to clarify that for crocheting rugs it is better to use thicker threads - this will allow you to create a thicker fabric that is not inferior in retaining heat to hundred
standard fleecy products. For thick thread, hooks No. 5-8 are suitable. It is easy to determine the size of the fabric - it is recommended to knit a sample with a 10x10 cm square from the selected yarn, iron it or wash and dry it. The dimensions of the finished sample are measured and the required number of loops for further knitting is determined. For knitting, you can use any napkin pattern - using your imagination will turn a simple pattern into an excellent design option.
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Models for Beginners
If previously your crocheting was limited to simple scarves or snoods, then you are recommended to start implementing a more useful item with a simple model. Several models of simple crocheted rugs with diagrams and descriptions are offered.
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To begin with, it is recommended to use a simple mat shape - a square or rectangle. They can be knitted in a single fabric or using the knitting technique with motifs - the assembly of motifs determines the final result and design. The following selection of rugs and patterns for their implementation is given: 1. A simple rectangular rug , knitted with single crochets in alternating colors. At the end, the fabric is simply tied with a series of single crochets, tassels are made from the same threads that were used for knitting.
A track made from leftover yarn is knitted in a similar way - both melange and plain threads are used here. The paths look attractive in the hallways - right at the entrance, that homely and somewhat “country” comfort is created. 2. Rectangular crochet rugs can be created from simple squares of different colors, which are then simply sewn together with a needle. This is also an excellent product model for beginners, which even experienced knitters can use in the case of quick knitting. 3. A rug crocheted with a double crochet stitch. Individuality and attractiveness are represented by changing colors in a diagonal and staircase sequence. Such products fit perfectly into children's rooms. 4. Rugs with motifs using the “granny square” technique - these simple squares, with the replacement of threads of different colors, turn into unique and designer items when you show your imagination. To make crochet rugs using the presented technique, below is a knitting pattern.
For beginners, there are a huge number of models of rectangular or square products - it is only important to choose a model in accordance with the design of the room.
Round rugs
Round crochet rugs look great in bedrooms near beds. You can also implement a designer model for the kitchen - this is convenient for maintaining cleanliness in the room (you can regularly wash products without fear of fading and damage). Round rugs can be divided into two types - solid and openwork. Solid round rugs are knitting a circle with a simpler pattern, resulting in a continuous and rational fabric for its intended use. Here you can also distinguish two subtypes - knitting with simple double crochets or knitting cones. It turns out two completely different options. Simple fabrics with double crochets are represented by the following selection of products and patterns with descriptions.
Rugs with cones are more suitable for children's rooms, as well as living rooms, because they are textured and retain heat longer. The following selection of schemes is proposed.
Now we should talk about openwork rugs, which look more like an advantageous design solution. They are easy to implement if you have previously knitted openwork napkins and other similar products. To knit rugs, use the following patterns.
Oval rugs
Oval crocheted rugs are crocheted for elongated rooms, as well as for living rooms where coverage is needed in the seating area. For knitting, you can use the following selection of patterns.
Rugs from bags
Rugs from bags are knitted using the same technique as from T-shirts and knitted fabrics. Here you will also need to cut long strips from bags and use a simpler pattern for crocheting a rug. It is not recommended to use an openwork pattern, because the joints of packet threads may become accessible to the public. Of course, rugs made from bags are not used everywhere - they can be laid in the countryside, since such use will eliminate the hassle of cleaning the room from dirt and garden soil. But skilled needlewomen easily use bundled threads to knit a rug for the hallway of an apartment - it’s both convenient and stylish. Below is a full video of a master class on knitting a similar product.
Crocheted rugs are not only simple and beautiful, but also stylish, fashionable, enchanting! Yes, yes, all the invited guests will be delighted - after all, it’s not always possible to see a lace fabric on the floor. And if the rug is a decorative element, then be prepared for it to take on all the admiring glances and dominant notes.
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Knitting techniques
Home carpets knitted from yarn can be in the form of a continuous fabric of any shape with different knitting algorithms. For example, rectangular ones are knitted in straight rows, like on knitting needles. And the round ones start from the central loop, then knit in the round.
Knitted rugs made using the fillet technique are based on a base mesh, to which a pile of yarn, such as grass, is added. And uniform in style, separately knitted fragments in the form of any shapes are combined into a magnificent canvas of “motifs”.
We will show beginners step by step how to create a rug of different shapes from yarn with your own hands.
Carpet on mesh
Weaving a fluffy fabric, where you will need not only a hook, but also a mesh. You can buy it at a hardware store made of plastic. The prepared shreds should be the size of the cell in width and 12-14 centimeters long.
Knitting pattern:
- 3 cm must be retreated from the edge of the grid;
- Stretch the fabric into the cell with a crochet hook;
- Tie into a strong knot;
- Perform the following actions in each cell.
The ends of the patches are all brought out on the front side, as shown in the video of knitting a fluffy rug. The surface should be slightly tousled to create a charming look.
Round rug
Most versatile for home use.
Looks great in any interior. Made from yarn of different textures and thicknesses. It can be elegant, openwork knitted or solid, tightly knitted. Openwork and “airy” - for covering the dressing table. Voluminous, with a continuous large knit and knitted “cones” - for a nursery or living room, it holds heat well. To create a round fabric from yarn, you need to make the first three air loops, connect the first loop to the last. Then knit a row of six single crochets. In each next row, add new loops evenly, increasing the length of the circular row.
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In the form of a scarf
Crocheting rugs in the form of a scarf from rags can be done in 2 options:
- longitudinal,
- transverse
The difference between these methods is that when knitting longitudinally, you must immediately set the desired length, since it will not be possible to increase it later. With cross knitting this possibility exists. The same applies to the width of the product. It can be changed in the longitudinal direction, but not in the transverse direction.
Since the production of rectangular rugs involves straight and reverse rows, it is recommended to choose double-sided patterns for them, that is, so that they look the same on the front and back sides.
If knitting is carried out using the most common method, single crochets, then in order to avoid compactions between the rows, with each subsequent knitting, the working thread should be grabbed not under the two arcs of the lower loop, but only at the back one. Thus, smooth horizontal or transverse stripes (depending on the direction of knitting) are formed on the front and back sides, created by the remaining front arcs.
Rectangular rugs with square motifs
You can also create a beautiful floor rug using numerous multi-colored elements or fragments that differ in the structure of the material used.
Their knitting pattern can be either circular rows or straight or reverse. This depends on the thickness of the yarn used. For thinner source material, openwork patterns will be acceptable. Motifs from straight and reverse rows are better suited to dense raw materials. The size of the fragments is determined individually and depends on the required parameters of the finished product.
The coupling of motifs with each other can also be done in two ways: when knitting the outermost row and after making a complete set of parts. The connection of separately connected motifs is done by crocheting or sewing with a needle and thread.
Oval rug
Harmonious for geometrically elongated rooms. Before knitting it, divide the width of the future product in half and subtract it from the length, find the length of the initial chain. For example, if we plan to make a rug measuring 40 cm by 100 cm, then the desired length is 80 cm.
Remember that the cast-on chain will stretch by about 30-40% when knitting.
Next, knit in the round according to the pattern, with gradual addition of loops on the semicircular sides.
A beautiful oval rug can be made from store-bought knitted yarn or from yarn made from discarded knitted clothing.
The first and last loops must be discreetly secured with a thin thread, and to increase strength they must be glued or sewn to a dense base.
The popular model “Miracle of May” is an oval rug made on the basis of three magnificent Patricia Kristoffersen napkins. Stylish and elegant, it fascinates with its beauty and grandeur, good in any color and interior. A video master class on napkins from Patricia Kristoffersen is easy to find on the Internet.
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Lush rug made of pompoms
An unusually soft, warm and cozy rug will highlight almost any interior, making it cozy and truly homely.
We will need:
- yarn (60% wool, 40% polyacrylic, 65 meters per 50 grams), 4 (7) skeins of beige, 3 (6) brown, 4 (8) light green, 4 (7) green, 4 (8) blue, 4 (7) dark blue, 3 (6) gray;
- we work with crochet number 7;
- felted loden (100% wool) width about 145 cm, dark gray or gray-brown color;
- threads for sewing in color;
- bias binding 3.2 (5) meters long.
The dimensions of the finished product will be 50 x 110 cm (72 x 160 cm)
Pompon
We make a ring of threads, leaving a free tip of about 15 cm, with the help of which we will later tighten our knitting.
We tie the ring 1 cr. R. With. without n., then we knit 4 times: * 3 unfinished s. s n. together (= 1 pompom), 1 s. without n.*, 1 pompom and close in the 1st s. without n. using ss. We cut the working thread, pull it through and sew it up. Using the end of the thread, we pull the knitting into a tight pom-pom, leaving the thread loose.
Important! You can change the sequence of coloring pages as you wish. One skein should yield approximately 26-27 pompoms.
Pattern
Scheme of work
The number of threads we suggested should be enough for approximately 88 (176) beige, 80 (160) brown, 106 (212) light green, 86 (172) green, 98 (196) blue, 92 (184) dark blue, 78 (156) gray pompoms.
We cut out the part from the loden according to the drawing, edge the sections with bias tape.
According to the pattern, we place an inner rectangle on the pieces, turn the edges inside out, iron the loden and turn it back again.
Assembly
We sew the buds onto the inner rectangle of the part in a random order: thread the remaining tip of the thread into a needle, stick it from top to bottom into the loden, pull the pompom tightly, then make 2-3 small seams and cut off the thread, leaving the tip about 3 cm.
Having sewn all the pom-poms, we turn the edges of the part inside out again and sew them together with a mattress stitch.
Rectangular crochet rug
It is laconic, its placement at home or in the country will add uniqueness to the home. Convenient as a floor runner in a country-style room or in a nursery. It is extremely easy to knit; even a beginner in needlework can handle it. The basic model is done in single crochets.
We make a chain of air loops the length of the width of the future product. Then we knit a row. Turn it over. We knit the next row in the same way as the previous one. Turn it over again. Repeat until the desired length is achieved.
For decoration, after completing the main fabric, we make tassels from the same yarn. A rectangular carpet made from square motifs is also quite accessible for beginning craftswomen.
From rags and old clothes
Work on this option begins with preparing the material. After all, in order to knit, you need to create some kind of thread. Therefore, the first step is to find raw materials. Old bed linen, bedspreads, curtains or other large pieces of fabric are perfect.
These items are cut into strips, the width of which varies from one to one and a half centimeters. Then you need to sew all the strips into one long “thread”. And then you can wind a large ball out of it.
Worn areas are removed, and normal ones are cut with a snake so that there is a minimum number of “thread” connections. This way the carpet will be neat not only from the front side, but also from the back side.
After doing all this, you can start regular knitting, as with threads.
Making a carpet from scraps of fabric will be very easy, because you only need one knitting element - a single crochet. It can be trained on simple threads using a small hook.
Once your hand is full, it will be much easier to work with a larger hook and such a difficult “thread”.
Again, the beginning is a chain of air loops that closes in a circle and becomes the beginning of a circle-shaped carpet. But a long chain can become the basis of a “row”. This is a rectangular rug consisting of many straight rows of different colors.
Square rug
So seemingly simple, but in the hands of a creative craftswoman it turns into a designer model. The square will fit harmoniously into a bathroom, glassed-in loggia or hallway. This is done in one of two ways:
- The first is similar to knitting a rectangular rug, but in compliance with the new proportions characteristic of a square: the length is equal to the width.
- The second method is using the granny square technique. We cast on eight chain stitches of the initial chain. We connect it with a half-column into a ring. We knit a row, knitting three double crochets in each corner loop. And so on in every row.
Carpet made from bags
The original discovery of housewives is knitting an oval rug from plastic bags. It's good - easy to clean and dry. A product made from new bags is an indispensable item in the bathroom and kitchen. A polyethylene carpet is not afraid of liquids - after washing, just shake and dry.
To knit an oval rug from plastic bags, you need to prepare the material for work - bags. They take different bags of polyethylene, cut them into strips of 20-30 mm, sew them with thread, and glue them with a heated iron. The prepared ribbons are wound into balls.
Carpet made from garbage plastic bags
Knitting an oval rug from plastic bags is done with crochet number 4. One carpet requires 40 bags. In this work, 2 types of loops are used: air loop, s/n stitch.
Work on a rug made from bags begins with a set of loops. For example, twelve chain stitches plus three chain stitches are knitted. for lifting. The first row is knitted: the hook is inserted into the fourth loop from the edge and five double crochets are knitted, then one double crochet stitch is knitted into each chain stitch ten times. For the last air loop, make six s/n posts. The knitting is turned, the other side is knitted, forming an oval. The row is closed with a connecting column.
Knitting pattern for oval flooring
Then the rows are knitted according to the pattern. As a result, it turns out that the center of the product is straight, the edges are rounded - an oval canvas. To decorate, use decorative bows, flowers, and leaves. The main advantage of the product is practicality and low cost.
Octagonal mat
A very original model. The basis of knitting is “granny square”, but we add loops not in four corner loops, but in eight.
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Flower
Attractive and airy, the knitted flower is quite complex to make. Only experienced needlewomen can cope with it, since each loop must be made strictly according to the pattern. Skipping at least one of them will ruin the entire drawing.
However, there is an option to make a “flower” in a simple way. We knit five identical circles with double crochets. Then we connect them as follows: we bend each circle on both sides so that a flower with five petals is formed. We sew the “petals” into a “flower”. We decorate the middle with a button or a knitted small circle.
Where to find inspiration
Any creativity is a means of self-expression, transferring your thoughts and dreams into reality. And no matter what you do: knitting, embroidery, drawing or something else, the most important thing is not to drive yourself into narrow frameworks that limit your aspirations and give free rein to your unconventional thinking. Can you do this without inspiration? We doubt it very much. So where to look for this inspiration and enthusiasm to enjoy the process. Let's try to figure it out with you.
- surround yourself with positive thoughts, enjoy the little things and keep those rosy dreams in your head.
- but throw negative thoughts out of your head, not sparing a single one of them. You definitely won't need them.
- Don’t pay attention to negative feedback, but listen to constructive criticism - it will help you develop and move on.
- If it dawns on you at the most inopportune moment, do not lose the thought, be sure to write it down so as not to forget and return to it when it is convenient.
- spend more time with your children. Children's spontaneity teaches us to see the little things in simple things and enjoy these very little things.
- Fatigue is an executioner for creativity, so rest often.
- read or watch information that can evoke emotions in you.
- surround yourself with pleasant music, atmosphere, delicious tea or sweets.
Now we offer you to look at photographs of knitted rugs and video instructions.
Knitted rug in the interior
Will add comfort and grace. For the bedroom - soft, calm colors. In the living room - bright, catchy. Pleasant to the touch textured carpets will find their application in the hallway. Rectangular ones will decorate the interior in an industrial style.
In light colors and round shape - for a room in the Provence style. Soft, colorful, with a fairytale motif, but at the same time environmentally friendly, safe and easy to clean - a rug for the nursery. It can be in the shape of a pencil, an animal, a favorite character, or your child's hobby item, such as a guitar or palette.
It is very easy to create a knitted rug in the shape of an animal: just knit simple figures in the form of elementary geometric shapes and assemble everything into a single composition.
For example, a “bear” rug looks like this: the muzzle is a simple gray circle, the ears are two white-gray semicircles, the nose is a white circle and a black triangle, the cheeks are two pink circles.
Prefabricated mats
For women who are new to crochet, it is easier to work with a simple crochet pattern. But even beginning needlewomen can create a cheerful cartoon character for a nursery.
A simple knitting pattern is used to form the fabrics. The “Bear” rug, for example, is assembled from separately connected parts:
- The base (muzzle) is knitted in the form of a circle of the required size, the yarn is chosen in gray;
- The bear's ears are semicircles of white and gray;
- The white nose is a circle of arbitrary size (it is sewn to the muzzle);
- You can knit pink cheeks and sew them on;
- Eyelashes and the tip of the nose are cut out of leather or suede, and also sewn to the base.
All parts do not have a certain size, here everyone chooses according to their wishes, as they like.
Crocheted rugs are always in fashion. The beauty and uniqueness of canvases of different shapes, colors and materials will delight the eyes of the owners for a long time.
Bright colors lift your spirits. Rugs made with your own hands are also a budget option.
How to choose a hook
Each craftswoman has her own priority type of hook; she chooses it at her own discretion: aluminum, plastic, steel (metal), wood, bone or a combination.
However, the thickness of this tool is selected in accordance with the thickness of the yarn used for knitting and the desired knitting density. When choosing, pay attention to how the hook feels in your hand, whether it will create tension in your fingers during prolonged use. Aluminum ones are most in demand by knitters because of their lightness, strength and availability.
Mat material
Classic material - thick yarn from camel, sheep, any other wool, ribbon yarn. In accordance with its thickness, hooks are selected to work with numbers from five to eight. For durability and preservation of appearance, the best material is synthetic yarn, acrylic. Lovers of eco-friendly materials will prefer yarn made from natural cotton. It is pleasant to the touch, but does not hold heat well.
Knitting rugs from acrylic and wool yarn
You can also knit rugs from regular knitting yarn: wool, half-wool, acrylic.
For this purpose, a thick thread, known to us as Karachaevskaya, is best suited. This is on sale in all stores everywhere and costs 25 rubles per skein of 40 grams, and is also sold in skeins.
The composition is acrylic + wool blend and is very reminiscent of country yarn. It has a rough texture, which is ideal for carpets.
I have experience in knitting a rug from circle motifs and a Japanese rug from rings.
I think this is the best yarn for these types of projects. The rugs are soft and perfectly convey the texture of such a handmade rustic rug. They are easy to wash, do not stretch out, do not shrink after washing, keep their shape perfectly, which is very important - they do not fade at all, so you can use different colors in one product. And the low cost of yarn is a significant plus.
I recommend knitting rugs in two or three folds. In skeins, yarn comes in two or three twisted threads. If it has two twists, then knit it in three folds; if it has three twists, then knit it in two folds. And for the durability of the product, you can include a jute thread in the edge, this will add rigidity, the edge will be smooth and beautiful.
Consumption: for a rug with a diameter of 80 cm - about 500 grams of yarn.
Hook: No. 6.
Flaws . This yarn has no flaws! It is not suitable for knitting openwork blouses, but for rugs it is ideal!
Knitting carpets from cord
Cord carpets are very textured. They add charm to the interior. Two types of cord are used in this work: cotton and polyester. Carpets made from all-natural cotton cord are more environmentally friendly. They turn out to be heavy, due to this they lie stably on the floor.
Rugs made of polyester cord are popular due to the practicality of their material and its hypoallergenicity. They are easy to clean and do not lose their shape and color even with prolonged use. It is better to choose a simpler scheme for them.
Video tutorials on crocheting rugs
A carpet or cape made from leftover yarn. For knitting you will need a hook number 6 and threads of suitable thickness.
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How to crochet a perfectly round rug
A detailed lesson for beginners, we knit a rug from cotton cord with crochet number 10. To knit a rug you will need about 200 m of cotton cord with a diameter of 5 mm or about 300 m of knitted yarn with a thickness of 7-9 mm.
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Striped crochet rug for home
This carpet of multi-colored threads is knitted very quickly. The product consists of 8 colors. Simple acrylic thread in 2 folds, the cheapest, sold on the market, without labels. Hook No. 4.
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Carpets made from knitted yarn
With a skillful approach, they turn out to be original, with their own individuality. You can buy knitting yarn at the store or make it yourself. To do this, you need to cut old knitted items into strips and knit them into a single thread. Knit according to any pattern you like, suitable for thick yarn.
Crochet rugs: ideas, design photos
Check out this interesting selection of ideas for inspiration. There are also carpets in a modern style, consisting of roses and flowers, rags, rags, two or more colors. They are all good in the interior, especially when you know that you connected them with love.
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Carpet made from old things
The material can be leftover homemade yarn, synthetic tights, old bed linen, rope, strips of polyethylene from garbage bags. When crocheting circles on the floor from rags, you often get quite interesting and original products. They serve perfectly in the country or in a summer house. When knitting, try not to be too colorful to make the rug look stylish.
What materials can the rug be made from?
The most important element that you need to decide on before starting work is the yarn. The most popular option in this case is wool yarn. However, its choice is large; it is made from various materials: cotton, acrylic and many others.
It was described above that clothesline and tape ropes, plaits, twines and synthetic cords can act as yarn.
If knitting a rug does not fit into your planned expenses, then you can make a rug from old clothes.
As for the location of the rug, a linen cord would be an ideal option for a bathtub. To make rugs that act as covers for chairs, it is necessary to use materials that will not harm human skin.
Cotton rugs can withstand loads and do not deform.
Exotic crochet Japanese rugs
Although Japanese rugs with their unique pattern look complex, the technique for making them is simple: hollow rings are knitted, which are then connected to each other. The lightest model consists of four rings filled with a fabric of double crochets. Another version of the Japanese rug: we make a knitted ring, a chain of hollow rings connected by a standard weave is sewn to it. A Japanese rug will add ethnic motifs to the interior. The carpet configuration can be changed.
It is difficult to imagine all the variety of knitted rugs. Give free rein to your creative imagination - crochet a rug yourself exactly the way you want it, best suited to the design of your home. An exclusive decorative interior element will bring comfort, coziness and warmth to your home. Don't be afraid that what you knit will look old-fashioned.
We recommend choosing the exact color of the yarn, this will add modernity to knitted interior items. The color of the materials used, in contrast with the interior color scheme, will enliven the room and add a bright personality to it.
However, try to avoid excessive variegation and the melange effect, and maintain clear boundaries between the colors of the yarn used. Apply a smooth transition from one color to another. This will give a good effect. Get inspired and start implementing your “knitted masterpiece”.
Based
Crocheting rugs from rags can also be done on a base. This technique for making rugs is called carpeting. It consists of filling the warp cells with pieces of yarn or strips of fabric. The result is a fluffy, soft rug with a pile of a certain length.
In order to knit such a rug, you need a special base. Due to the repeated use of the finished product, it must be strong and wear-resistant, so Stramin is used for such purposes. But due to its high cost and difficulty in acquiring, experienced craftswomen have found an excellent way out of this situation.
They suggest making the base for the rug yourself. For this you will need strong cotton threads. Next, depending on the shape of the intended rug, as well as the thickness of the material used, you should knit a mesh with identical cells. This can be a fabric of regular alternation of single crochets and 1 chain stitch, or a single crochet stitch and 2 chain loops.
In the case of knitting round rugs, it is necessary to introduce additional cells into the mesh so that the base maintains an even horizontal position. The size of the mesh base must be equal to the final parameters of the product.
After making the frame, it should be carefully treated with waterproof glue. In this case, you need to ensure that all the cells inside are not covered with adhesive film. Then let the base dry and you can start making the mat itself.
It should be noted that a special hook is designed for knitting products in carpet technology, which is a slightly curved tool with a closing head and a thick wooden handle. This hook structure is necessary for the convenience of gripping yarn or material under the warp and forming a fastening loop.
In addition to knitting the base for the rug, you should also pre-prepare the yarn. This process involves cutting identical pieces of leftover thread or strips of fabric. The length should not be less than 6-8 cm, since in addition to the pile, its consumption is used to make a fastening loop. There must be many of them, because one unit is used to cover one cell of the base grid.
The color scheme in this technique can be varied. By using multi-colored pieces of fabric, you will get a bright rug with an abstract pattern. If a more clear pattern or ornament is provided, then it is necessary to prepare material of the appropriate color scheme. To make a rug with a pattern, the preliminary preparation also includes a diagram of the pattern in boxes for the convenience of translating it into reality.
To get started, you need to take the hook and place it under the broach of the first cell. Fold the prepared strip of fabric in half and grab the resulting loop with a crochet hook. Pull it over the base, holding the ends. Pull the connected ends of the strip through the loop formed. Use your hand to pull up the resulting pile, while securing the loop to the base. Exactly the same operation should be performed with each subsequent cell. For convenience, it is recommended to knit from right to left.
By filling one row of cells after another in this way, you get a continuous, fluffy and very soft floor rug.
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