When making a rug this is quite a slow process as the braid is likely to be fairly thin and the coils may seem to be endless.
How to make a four strand braided rug.
Instructions for a four strand braided rug the simplest form of braiding is the common three strand braid.
2 king sized bedsheets cut and ripped into strips.
Start a basic three strand braid image 2.
Begin a basic three strand braid image 1.
In order to make the woven rug shown in the top picture look up four strand braided rag rugs i make them using a four strand braid where you loup the fourth strand into the previous row.
Hand stitch the ends of these three strips of fabric together.
Select three strips of fabric of different lengths very important.
For this problem there is a solution.
Follow these tips for your handmade braided rug and use grandma s four strand braid and interlocking method to cut down on the amount of sewing necessary to finish your oval braided rug.