Rag Twine Rug Progress

Last week I blogged about making yarn from fabric scraps and old clothes. In that post I mentioned wanting yo use the yarn for a tote bag. Well, Gemini that I am, I changed my mind.

I tracked down the largest hook I have which I think is a Q. I got started on a rug to go in front of my refridgerator.  I am loving all the colors and the nice thick fabric this is turning out to be. I chained 26 and am doing single crochet rows of 25 stitches.

I need to cut more 1 inch strips and do some more 2 ply spinning. The rug is between 1/3 to 1/2 done. You'll get to see it here on the blog when it is finished.

Back with more again soon. Take care and stay cozy!

ETA Happy Valentine's Day!

So Handy!

My first crocheting lessons were from my mother making rag rugs. It is something I still enjoy doing and I have been saving up fabrics, old worn clothes, sheets and tablecloths to make some new ones. Some of them may show up in my shops someday and some of them will be just for me.

What I never really thought of doing was using the strips to make other things. The variety is endless. On Etsy I have seen rugs of course as well as bowls and bags. The simple little project I wish I had thought of is potholders. Some of the nicest ones I have seen are in the shop Sally Rags.She has some great colors and a hanging loop to keep it handy. Her crocheting is thick enough that these could do double duty as a pad for hot dishes too.