11 options for crocheting floor mats with patterns, descriptions and videos

Crocheted rugs will perfectly complement the interior of your apartment or house; the main thing here is to choose the right color scheme and model.

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There is a misconception that grandmothers knit floor coverings from leftover yarn. With the advent of bright knitted yarn and beautiful polyethylene threads, a new fashion for knitted carpets began. Some of them look very expensive and stylish; even designers often use them in the interior.

What types of crocheted rugs are there?

• One-piece fabric, they are knitted in a circle, starting from the center or rectangular from the edge.
• From motives. To create a rug, you first knit individual elements of any shape (circles, diamonds, squares, triangles) from different yarns and then join them together.
• Made using the fillet technique. First, a base mesh is created, and only then the pile is added; for this purpose, “grass” or any other yarn is usually used.
• Knitted from ordinary linen cord of any shape.
• Synthetic mats for which use garbage or regular plastic bags on strips. How to make yarn from bags.
• Rugs made from knitted yarn, which is sold in handicraft stores. They turn out bright and beautiful. And if buying a lot of knitting yarn is expensive for you, then make it yourself.
• Crocheted rugs from old things. Many people advise taking knitted items or synthetic tights, but in fact, old cotton sheets that are already worn out are also suitable for rugs. These rugs have one drawback - they are not so bright, because... Worn items first lose their bright colors.

How to make rugs non-slip

In Ikea, in the flooring department, they sell STOP anti-slip mesh. The mesh is slightly rubberized. It needs to be cut to a size slightly smaller than the rug itself and laid under it. Don't glue it, the mesh won't go anywhere. Wash the mat separately from the mesh. Size 67.5 x 200 cm, price 190 rubles.

Simple crocheted rugs for beginner needlewomen

Girls who are just learning to knit can already create their first masterpiece. To do this, you need to prepare thick yarn, for example wool blend, acrylic or cotton, and a hook with the corresponding number.

A rectangular floor product can be knitted using the following pattern: 1st row. We make double crochets on a chain. Their length should match the length of the rug. Next, the product needs to be turned over to the wrong side. 2nd row. We make single crochets under the front wall of the loop. Turn the canvas over again. The 3rd row should be knitted under both walls of the loop with and without a crochet. We perform the 4th row in the same way as the 2nd. The 5th row is knitted with double crochets under the back wall of the loop. Next, the pattern is repeated from the 2nd to the 5th row.

A round floor rug can be crocheted using the following pattern. Knitting consists of stitches under the back wall of the loop.

Knitted yarn - features, advantages

Yarn made from knitwear has some features:

• elasticity - the material is very stretchable, and the wound bobbin itself makes it possible to knit two parts at the same time, since it unwinds not only from the outer end, but also from the inside;
• beautiful texture - products made from such material are not flat, but very voluminous, lush, seem airy;
• long service life - the color of the yarn does not fade over time, and the objects knitted from it themselves delight with their appearance for many years;
• affordable price - the cost of the material is low, as is its consumption, due to the relatively large thickness;
• a variety of colors and shades - from “classic”, monochrome, to overly bright options;
• knitting a product of any size from knitted yarn occurs quickly - literally in a matter of hours the item is ready;
• ease of working with the material - the threads are quite thick, smooth, soft, pleasant to the touch. Even a person with impaired vision can knit from them - it is almost impossible to skip a stitch here;
• Caring for a finished carpet or other similar item is not at all difficult, since the material holds its shape well and can be easily washed if necessary.

The consumption of “T-shirt” yarn depends on the knitting density, pattern, and thickness of the tools.

Round crocheted fabric rugs or “grandmother’s rug”

To create this product we will need old knitted or linen items. The color scheme can be very diverse. For example, different tones of the same color or several bright colors. Before starting work, we need to make yarn. To do this, we cut things into strips approximately 3 cm wide. The strips need to be sewn together or tied, and then rolled into a ball. The hook must be twice as thick as the thread itself. The pattern of this rug is suitable for both experienced needlewomen and beginners.

First you need to cast on 3 air loops and connect them in a circle. Then knit 6 single crochets into these loops. After this, the circle needs to be divided into 6 parts and in each row add 6 single crochets. You will get the 1st row - 6 columns, 2nd row - 12 columns, 3rd row - 24 columns, etc. To make the rug embossed, the posts need to be knitted through the back wall of the loop. Below is a diagram of the relief knitting method.

The finished rug can be placed on the floor.

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.

Crocheting a Japanese-style round floor mat for beginners

This type of rug is easy to make and has excellent results. The yarn should not be very thick and should be crocheted No. 6-8. It is better to choose a brighter color scheme. First you need to knit the round part of the product. To do this, we collect a chain of 6 air loops, and then close it into a ring.

Then we knit 7 stitches with 2 double crochets, each of which starts with 3 air loops for lifting. The 2nd row should consist of 5 unfinished double crochet stitches knitted together, between which you need to make 3 air loops. The number of air loops can be adjusted depending on the thickness of the thread. In the 3rd and 4th rows we knit 2 stitches each from four unfinished double crochets, knitted together under the chain loops of the previous row. The 5th row is a chain of air loops, which must be attached to the previous row with a half-column.

Next we need to knit rings of any size. We collect air loops in a chain and close the ring with a half-column. The diameter of the ring is equal to the length of the chain. Then we tie the ring with a double crochet stitch. The first ring is ready. We immediately begin knitting the second one. To do this, we need to collect a chain of air loops, thread it into the first ring and only then connect the first and last loops with a half-column. Below are diagrams where this is clearly depicted. The next ring will be threaded into the second circle, etc. The last ring must be connected to the second to last and to the first. Rings can be sewn to the circle or attached while knitting.

Ring connection diagram

Required materials and tools

Before you begin the process of creating a product, you should decide on an idea and make sure you have the necessary materials to implement it.

It is worth noting that you can knit a rug from almost anything, from ribbon yarn to jute twine or knitted T-shirts. It can also be plastic bags, varieties of yarn.

Its synthetic types, such as acrylic, are the most long-lasting. Products made from these materials retain their original shape for quite a long time. Cotton threads are preferable from natural ones, but they hardly retain heat.

The choice of hook must also be approached responsibly. A large one, corresponding to the thickness of the thread of yarn, will do. Most often these are numbers 4-8, sometimes the twelfth is used.

Crochet rug made from plastic bags

This unusual use of simple bags became a real discovery for housewives. Linens made from bags are usually placed on the floor of a bathroom, kitchen or toilet because they are moisture resistant. If water gets in, just shake it off and dry the product. Knitting such a rug is very simple and it will not be a problem even for beginners. So, you need to take about 4 dozen garbage bags and cut them into strips about 3 cm wide. The strips need to be sewn together or glued together with a warm iron, ironing them through the fabric. Roll the finished thread into a ball. Knitting must be done with crochet number 4. We cast on 12 air loops and 3 lifting air loops. From the 4th loop from the edge of the chain, knit 5 double crochets. Then from each chain stitch, knit 1 double crochet 10 times. Turn the product and knit the other side in the same way, thereby forming an oval. The row should be closed with a connecting column. The second and subsequent rows must be knitted according to the pattern. The result will be an oval canvas. Its central part will be straight, and the edges will widen and be rounded, because they made increases on semicircles.

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.

Loin mesh floor mat for beginners

A floor mat on a fillet mesh is an innovation that was invented by needlewomen. It looks very chic and gives the impression that it is difficult to perform. However, it is not. Knitting such a rug will be easy even for beginners. We choose any yarn, and with the corresponding hook you can start working. You should start knitting with a fillet mesh, as the diagram shows.

When the mesh is ready, you can start crocheting the outer part of the product. To ensure an even pattern, it is better to start knitting from the middle of the fabric. Each side of the net must be tied with 1, 2 or 3 double crochets. The thinner the yarn, the more stitches there should be. Thus, it is necessary to tie all the cells of the fillet mesh. The photo shows the wrong side of the resulting canvas.

Scheme for tying the base of the fabric with ruffles

Scheme for creating a pattern on a fillet mesh

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.

Selection of finished yarn

Knitting yarn is usually made from the highest quality Turkish knitwear. There are two versions available: primary and secondary production. These two types differ in the way they cut raw materials. Products made from primary yarn are perfectly smooth, and the material itself is made of solid knitted fabric. The secondary one is made from the remnants of knitwear, including substandard ones, therefore the slight presence of knots, imperfections, or hard joints is not considered a defect. The differences in color, gloss, and strength characteristics of both materials are quite insignificant.

They also differ in price (the primary yarn is an order of magnitude more expensive), as well as in the way the yarn is twisted - the secondary yarn is twisted “face” outwards, cut along the fabric, which is very convenient for beginners who are knitting with it for the first time.

Color scheme, style

Homemade rugs are appropriate in every room and in almost any interior style:

• loft - crocheted products will fit well into such an interior. The preferred color scheme is brown-gray, beige-reddish, any wood shades;
• modern - plain rugs of simple shape are recommended. If there are several of them in one room, it is permissible to make one bright and accent;
• hi-tech - the main colors here are gray, blue, silver. Items made from textiles with lurex are perfect;
• country - checkered options, knitted from many individual squares and rectangles. Coloristic solution – black-red, gray-burgundy, etc.;
• retro - products cut from knitwear or jeans made using the patchwork technique are suitable here;
• boho - all items are as bright and colorful as possible. Primary colors – burgundy, velvet green, yellow-orange, deep blue, copper, etc.;
• Japanese - round, square rugs in neutral, mostly light colors are scattered everywhere here, replacing chairs.

Shape, product size

An original carpet, made independently, can be made in any possible shape:

• round, oval;
• rectangular, square;
• U-shaped or crescent-shaped;
• in the shape of a star, snowflake;
• like a flower with petals.

Knitted items for a children's bedroom are made in the form of bunnies, cats, fish, bears, penguins, houses, Christmas trees, “Smeshariki”, etc. It all depends on the imagination of the parents and the kids themselves.

The approximate yarn consumption for an item measuring one square meter is 4-5 skeins of yarn, with an average knitting density.