Original rug for interior
Items made with your own hands are a budget-friendly and original way to decorate your interior, breathe new life, and add bright colors. The most valuable products are those made from the most unusual materials, for example, plastic bags. It would seem, what so unusual and useful can be made from the simplest recyclable materials? The imagination of creatively gifted people is limitless.
One of the most sensational and creative handicraft techniques is weaving crafts from garbage bags. In order to understand the basics of non-trivial modern art, we suggest weaving rugs from plastic bags with your own hands using the example of detailed master classes.
Advantages of a polyethylene mat
In addition to the budget cost, this accessory has a number of other advantages.
- It does not absorb water, which means there will be no high humidity in the room.
- Easy to care for, easy to wash and dry quickly outdoors. To wash such a thing, just soak it in a soapy solution and then rinse.
- Very warm and pleasant to the touch.
- Keeps its shape well.
- Non-slip, which means it is an ideal bathroom accessory.
- Will decorate any interior.
Items made with your own hands are a budget-friendly and original way to decorate your interior, breathe new life, and add bright colors.
Thanks to this decorative element, the room can be made cozy and stylish. The rug will “take root” not only in the bathroom or toilet, but also in the kitchen or hallway. And if an accessory loses its original chic, you don’t mind throwing it away and putting in a new one.
The imagination of creatively gifted people is limitless.
Finally, for those who like to create things with their own hands, this is a great opportunity to spend a couple of evenings doing something you love. Any craftswoman can make such a thing, even with minimal handicraft skills. Undoubtedly, polyethylene rugs are convenient, practical and economical.
One of the most sensational and creative handicraft techniques is weaving crafts from garbage bags.
Variety of crafts
On the Internet you can find a large number of different ways to make beautiful accessories, women’s handbags and much more from old waste materials with your own hands.
Garbage bags, old plastic bottles, CDs - with the right approach, all of this can be used to make various educational toys for children and original crafts.
In addition, you can involve your child in the process and believe me, he will gladly take part in this new activity for him.
Two ways to weave rugs
Pom pom method
Required:
- “threads” from bags;
- pompom base (round or square cardboard blank);
- sharp scissors;
- strong thread;
- base for the carpet (for example, mosquito net).
A stylish, bright, original rug is not only a decoration for a home, apartment, or cottage, but also a very functional thing.
Everyone knows how to make a pompom from yarn. However, not every needlewoman realizes that this skill will help create an unusual and very functional interior element.
You can make a pompom in the classic way: combine two cardboard rings and wind yarn around them. Then, having wound as much as needed, we cut it between the rings and tie it with a strong thread.
Lightly trim the hairs of the pompom and it is ready for use.
Or you can do it in a way that is more suitable specifically for polyethylene. To do this you will need a cardboard square. We fold it in half and place a strong thread inside. The main thing is that the thread is of sufficient length, since we will use it to both fix the pompom and tie it to the base.
One of the main advantages is moisture resistance; the mat can be used in rooms with high humidity.
So, we wind the polyethylene “thread” onto a folded square. It is better if it does not twist, then the pompom will be airy and fluffy. Having wound the required number of circles, we tie the main thread and cut it. Then we trim the edges of the pompom and move on to the next one. The number of pom poms depends on your preference. You can make a very dense rug, then you need a lot of pompoms, or you can place fluffy elements at some distance.
Wear resistance, ease of care, a successful tandem of stylish aesthetics and minimal costs - all these are the indisputable advantages of such a useful hand made item.
When all the elements are ready, attach them to the base. It can be any mesh fabric. For example, a large window mesh (mosquito net) or a rubber lattice base.
And such a decorative element will adequately decorate a living room or children's room.
Knitting will bring true pleasure and will help you pass the time profitably.
As you can see, the color and shape of a polyethylene rug using the “pompom” technique is chosen at your discretion.
Crochet
Important! The width of the fragments cut from the bag (in cm) is equal to the hook number. If the hook is chosen correctly, the fabric will be smooth and dense.
It is worth noting that you can knit from bags using any pattern: from the “granny square” to complex patterns for napkins.
It’s not a difficult task, rather primitive; even a child can do the job.
If you have at least minimal knitting skills, then this cute little toad (pictured) is quite within your power.
This bright accessory will make the hallway more sunny. And tying it is not at all difficult, the main thing is to follow the pattern exactly.
To make the threads strong and elastic, experienced craftswomen advise choosing soft matte plastic bags.
An interesting rug made from fragments. The right color scheme allows you to create a creative item. In this case, the “granny square” principle is used. Fragments of different colors and sizes are connected to each other and tied with edging.
To make a mat made from milk bags pleasant to the touch, soft enough and wear-resistant, you should choose bags with medium density.
Yarn preparation methods
For many, the difficulty lies not in making the rug, but in the process of preparing the material - polyethylene yarn.
Today, housewives are offered a bright, cheerful palette of any possible shades.
Important! If you have never knitted items like this before, try knitting a small piece from the bags you have. And if everything works out, you can take on a more serious project.
To prepare “yarn” from garbage bags, carefully fold the bags lengthwise and then cut them crosswise into pieces of equal width. To make the process move faster, cut not one bag, but several at once, folding them in a neat stack.
For cutting, it is better to use a utility knife rather than scissors.
We connect the segments together with a “ring to ring” knot.
Another way to connect pieces of polyethylene is during knitting. When one segment ends, the next one is passed through it and work continues.
It should be noted that the density of plastic bags is different, and this fact must be taken into account when determining the width of the strips to be cut. The higher the density, the thinner the stripes should be.
Such an original rug will certainly decorate any interior.
And to create interesting bright models you will need bags of different colors. It is better if the density of the packages is the same, then the mat will turn out even.
Crochet
The second stitch you need to know how to do (and is just as easy to learn as the first) is to assemble the rug using a method known as slip stitch. This is done by passing the hook through the previously formed stitch (while maintaining the loop that is already on the needle) before hooking a new section of ribbon and pulling it through both old loops to form one new one. You'll use this scroll stitch to do something like joining the two ends of a section of chain stitch together.
The only other stitch you need to master to make a rug is called single hook. For the first half of this you will hold the loop on the needle until it is out of the way. You will then take the formed stitch before hooking the new tape grip, which is pulled only through the formed stitch and not through the loop supported on the needle axis. Then one crochet stitch is wrapped by pulling a fresh section of ribbon through both loops on the needle. When you add row upon row to your rugs, you will find that this stitch is almost as important as the main chain stitch.
To start a round rug, line up the quintuple stitch, making sure you don't pull the stitches too tight, and twist the ends of the chain together to form a ring. Now, working through the center of the circle (instead of any of the five individual stitches) for the first half of each and working outside the circle for the second half of each, form enough single crochet stitches—usually about ten—to completely enclose the ring.
Do not stop forming single crochet stitches after completing the cycle. Make the next bottom-up slip stitch used to connect to the ring and continue around the circle, catching - the new row of crochet stitches you just laid down. You'll have to increase the number of single hooks by placing two in every other stitch or so inside. Continue around the developing mat for a few more lines and then lay the piece of work down on a flat surface.
Rugs made from plastic bags: do it yourself
Rectangular rug
Alternatively, a rectangular rug can be knitted from multi-colored fragments.
The finished fragment looks like this. And it's very easy to knit.
It is advisable to cut the workpieces of the same width, so the surface of the product will be uniform.
1 row. Knit 4 air loops and close them into a ring.
2nd row. Knit 8 single crochets into the resulting ring, “diluting” them with air loops.
3rd row. Mark the corner lines of the fragment with a knitting marker.
4 row. In the corners, knit 2 single crochets and 1 chain stitch between the stitches.
The size of the fragment depends only on your desire and the availability of “yarn”. You can change the color during the manufacturing process of a fragment either according to the same pattern or arbitrarily.
The main thing is that the colors are bright, then the rug will turn out “cheerful”.
After all the fragments are connected, you can begin to form the rug. To do this, the elements are laid out in the desired order and then stitched together.
Or you can create such a rainbow masterpiece. This rug is made from different colored trash bags and is crocheted in a very similar pattern.
You can knit it in any size, the pattern does not change.
Learn interesting crochet patterns that can also be used to create rugs from bags. With minimal knowledge and skills, you are guaranteed to be able to turn these schemes into reality.
An interesting combination of a rectangular and round rug will not only create coziness, but also make the toilet room comfortable. In this case, a complex pattern is not used, but only multi-colored stripes.
Before you start knitting a rug, you can knit a test section, this will help determine the density of the future product.
Round rug
The most basic pattern for crocheting a rug is as follows: knit five air loops and close them into a ring. Make a lifting loop. Next, make one more single crochet in each of the five loops. To ensure that the circle is flat and not bowl-shaped, three to five loops are added in each subsequent row.
After each row, the product is laid out on a horizontal surface and checked how flat it lies.
The simplest rug made from plastic bags looks like this. Despite its brevity, such an accessory will appropriately complement the interior of a bathroom or hallway.
Rug made from fragments of “African flower”. Individual motifs are connected to each other either during the knitting process, or after the required number of elements are knitted, they are sewn together.
A fringe made of polyethylene “threads” looks unusual.
Here's an idea for a large rug. Multi-colored flowers of different sizes are attached to each other.
A suitable option for a children's room.
Round models, knitted according to a pattern for a tablecloth or large napkin, look especially impressive.
To work, you can use several colors or make the product monochromatic with a contrasting edging.
Such patterns can be easily “adjusted” to the size you need. For example, by tying a rug with several rows of double crochets, or chains of 5 (or 7) chain stitches. The main thing is to choose the right hook for your “yarn”.
A stylish, original, cozy rug is ready to delight the eyes of household members with its cheerful diversity.
It can be openwork or dense, round or square, knitted in a solid fabric or from motifs. A do-it-yourself rug made from plastic bags is both a decorative element of the interior and a practical floor covering.
If the interior of your home is lacking in color, fix it with this rug.
Crocheted rugs with patterns and descriptions
We will need hooks of different sizes. The size of the hook bow depends on the material from which you plan to make the rug, as mentioned above. Before you start knitting, you need to understand what size and shape the product will be.
It can be of a standard shape - round, oval or rectangular, or it can have the shape of a flower, some children's character, or a favorite toy. Grandmother's paths, knitted in a modern way, are very popular. Let's look at a few of the most popular schemes.
Traditional shaped rugs
To get a round carpet, you need to adhere to the following scheme:
- tie 1 chain loop on the hook;
- 1 row is knitted from 2 chain stitches and 11 double crochets;
- The 2nd row is knitted from 2 chain stitches, from each of which there are 2 double crochets;
- The 3rd row begins to be knitted with 2 chain loops, each of which has 2 double crochets.
The first three rows are the most important; the shape and density depend on them. 4 and subsequent rows are knitted in exactly the same way - with air loops and columns. In order for the rug to expand when starting a new row, you must remember to add 1 double crochet. Upon completion of knitting, tighten the loop and stitch the last row of yarn with dense threads so that nothing gets knocked out and the product does not unravel when washing or cleaning.
- knit 10-15 small squares, then sew them together;
- take thick fabric and knit it with a single fabric - stitches and yarn overs.
Grandma's rugs
They come in rectangular or square shapes and are knitted by adding lots of different colors and using the standard knitting patterns below. The variety of colors allows you not to limit your own imagination and use the maximum number of possible materials for knitting.
Japanese path
Even a beginner can cope with knitting a Japanese-style runner. This style involves the presence of a large number of hollow circles in the product, connected in an unusual way. For ease of knitting, it is better to start by creating a simple round rug.
Rugs of unusual shape
Using a crochet hook you can create incredibly beautiful products. There are no restrictions on size and shape. The easiest way is to knit a path in the shape of a flower. To do this, you need to knit several round paths, and then connect them together using a needle and thread. The largest circle should be placed in the center. Flower petals can also be made oval. In this case, you need to knit according to the pattern presented above.
