Photo by faye moulton use old wool blankets skirts and suits as the material for a braided rag rug and keep old wool out of.
How to make a rug out of old blankets.
Diy braided rug make a rug from old clothing fabric scraps.
And they can add that special one of a kind accent to a hallway or in front of the fireplace.
After my diy weaving project i felt like i needed another challenge so i decided to tackle another large scale project that s been on my list a diy rug from scratch.
Wool rugs are easy to clean especially if they fit in the washing machine but not the dryer.
Upcycling an old blanket duration.
20 x 24 rug.
Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing.
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However these can still be pretty spendy.
To make the larger rug you need to have at least 3 bed sheets if you don t have any old sheets at home to use you can purchase them for a reasonable price at a second hand shop.
10 mm crochet hook us size n 15 uk size 000 scissors.
2 flat or fitted double bed sheets.
Create your own by asking carpet stores for their old carpet square samples either for free or for as little as 1 apiece.
Braided wool rugs are warm cozy economical and fun to make.
I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also.
I made a huge diy rug 5 8 from scratch with just a handful of supplies.
And you can make one too any size you want.