{"id":54741,"date":"2016-07-09T01:15:46","date_gmt":"2016-07-08T15:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=54741"},"modified":"2019-11-24T16:16:22","modified_gmt":"2019-11-24T05:16:22","slug":"upcycle-style-crochet-t-shirt-rag-rug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/upcycle-style-crochet-t-shirt-rag-rug\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcycle Style: Crochet T-shirt Rag Rug"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After making a <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/2016\/06\/crochet-pattern-rainbow-storage-basket.html\">handy crochet basket from t-shirt yarn<\/a> last week I was itching to experiment with some homemade t-shirt yarn and made a <strong>Crochet Rag Rug<\/strong> from some old clothes that I had laying around.<\/p>\n<p>I took the opportunity to make a video of whole the process and included some instructions for changing yarn colours and how to do a Single Crochet (sc) Stitch. If you are a leftie I haven&#8217;t forgotten you, I made a video with <strong>left-handed crochet instructions<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/snmHfh4TKDI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">watch it here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54748\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-1.jpg\" alt=\"crochet rag rug - t-shirt yarn\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-1-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-1-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This mat isn&#8217;t going to win any beauty pageants, but if you are new to crochet, this little project is a great one to start with as the homemade yarn gives it a rustic look that hides any mistakes or dodgy stitches.<\/p>\n<p>Use it as a doormat or bathmat and just throw it in the washing machine when it gets dirty.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tq8klb8ibc0htrjbga1j\" data-volume=\"70\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/tq8klb8ibc0htrjbga1j.js\" async data-noptimize><\/script><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54745\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-title.jpg\" alt=\"How to crochet a Rag Rug from old t-shirts mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-title-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-title-600x787.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-title-330x433.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-title-351x460.jpg 351w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>You will need:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3-4 old t-shirts or leggings<\/li>\n<li>sharp scissors<\/li>\n<li>12mm crochet hook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54742\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-cutting.jpg\" alt=\"how to make t-shirt yarn\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-cutting.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-cutting-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-cutting-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-cutting-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rag-rug-cutting-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to:<\/h2>\n<p>The video gives you a good overview but I thought you may find written instructions useful<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cut garment into 2cm wide strips. Cutting in a spiral fashion around the garment will give you continuous strips. I&#8217;ve made a video showing the most efficient way to cut t-shirts for <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/2013\/04\/upcycle-style-braided-t-shirt-rug.html\">braided rug making<\/a>, you can use the same technique but just cut the strips narrower.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/2015\/05\/how-to-cut-t-shirts-for-rug-making.html\">WATCH THE T-SHIRT CUTTING VIDEO HERE.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wind your yarn into balls. The amount of yarn you will need for the rug will depend on the size of the garment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Refer to video for instructions:<\/strong><br \/>\nHow to Single crochet (sc) stitch (US) &#8211; 1:32<br \/>\nHow to change colour yarn knot free &#8211; 1:54<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54749\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-steps1.jpg\" alt=\"Crochet rag rug pattern \" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-steps1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-steps1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-steps1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-steps1-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ragrug-steps1-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Rag Rug Crochet Pattern<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Finished size:<\/strong> Approx 50cm x 37cm<\/p>\n<p>Chain 40 stitches<\/p>\n<p>R1: Miss first chain and sc into second stitch. Sc into every stitch (39 stitches).<br \/>\nR2-30: Chain 1, turn, skip 1 and sc all.<\/p>\n<p>Crochet 30 rows, or however many you like. You can just keep going and make a hall runner if you have enough t-shirts.<\/p>\n<p>Slip last stitch and weave in ends.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54747\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Rag Rug Crochet from old t-shirts\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-closeup.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-closeup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-closeup-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-closeup-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-closeup-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54746\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-4.jpg\" alt=\"Rag Rug Crochet from old t-shirts\" width=\"690\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-4.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-4-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-4-600x695.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-4-330x382.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rage-rug-4-397x460.jpg 397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yell out if you have any questions, I hope you enjoy the video tutorial.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After making a handy crochet basket from t-shirt yarn last week I was itching to experiment with some homemade t-shirt yarn and made a Crochet Rag Rug from some old clothes that I had laying around. 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