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LisaBee
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Lisa
Sparta
TN
USA
149 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 14 2005 : 08:17:56 AM
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I recently saw a rug that was crocheted with strips of fabric and I would love to learn how to do this. I tried on my own, and can't seem to make it lie flat. Does anyone have a good (easy!) pattern for making one of these, including instructions for cutting the strips (do they get hemmed, joined together, etc.?) Also, what size crochet hook? Thanks!!!
"There is no teacup too large, nor book too long."
http://lisa222.blogspot.com |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2005 : 08:30:19 AM
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| I have made two of these rugs, one for myself and one as a gift. They are easy to make, but the trick is to know when to increase to get it to lie flat. Too much increasing will make it wavy and too little will make it "cup". Even though I've made 2, I still sometimes have to pull out stitches and redo. There really isn't a set pattern that I use, just a single crochet all around and getting a feel for when to increase. Sorry to sound so vague, but that's how I learned to do it. As for the strips, I take two strips, which I tear, not cut, and cut a slit in one end of each, not all the way to the edge, but about a 1/4 inch from the end. You lay the slits on top of each other and pull one strip through the other so it knots together. Sorry...that's easier to show than it is to explain. I work at a 1800's outdoor, immigrant farmlife museum, Old World Wisconsin,(hence the owwlady) and this is how we make our crocheted rugs there. If you have anymore questions, feel free to email me. Jan |
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AnnieT
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Annie
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Posted - Nov 14 2005 : 09:34:55 AM
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| To get a crocheted circle to lie flat, you need to increase about 11 times each round. |
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Carol
Moderator/MaryJane's Design Diva
452 Posts
Carol
Moscow
Idaho
USA
452 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2005 : 11:09:12 AM
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Hi girls.
MaryJane just finished a crocheted rag rug to go in front of her favorite rocker. She's putting a pattern for it in her next book -- I think the instructions are just like the ones in Jan's reply -- they're really simple! She also said she just "felt" the need to increase around the corners, so I think it's pretty obvious -- and forgiving -- on the increases. You'll see a photo of it in the book.
Happy crocheting!
Carol
she laughed and laughed ... |
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Lavender Cottage
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Ellen
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2005 : 11:34:56 AM
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| I have wondered how this was done. They are so beautiful-all the best with yours LisaBee |
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2005 : 2:04:36 PM
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I made one sooooooooo many years ago that I can't really remember how. Can you tell me how wide the strips are?
Julia
BlueApple Farm |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 14 2005 : 2:06:55 PM
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My sister in law makes these and they are lovely...and cozy looking for sure!!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette |
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prairiemaid
True Blue Farmgirl
200 Posts
Margret
Canada
200 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2005 : 06:44:27 AM
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I've made a couple oval rag rugs. I really like them too! Even if it doesn't turn out as pretty as I hoped, it serves well in front of my washing machine, that cement can be so cold! The way Jan describes to fasten the strips together is the best way. It's best to have your strips all ready before you begin otherwise you'll be stopping to rip some more. I use old bedsheets.
Here's instructions: http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa100299.htm
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LisaBee
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Lisa
Sparta
TN
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2005 : 3:50:26 PM
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Thanks for the link to the site...I can't wait to get started on mine. I'll keep you posted. Carol...when will that workbook be coming out? I can't wait!!! Lisa
"There is no teacup too large, nor book too long."
http://lisa222.blogspot.com |
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Carol
Moderator/MaryJane's Design Diva
452 Posts
Carol
Moscow
Idaho
USA
452 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2005 : 4:43:03 PM
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Hi LisaBee. It's not scheduled to come out until sometime next year. Stay tuned! ...
Carol |
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LisaBee
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Lisa
Sparta
TN
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2005 : 06:29:03 AM
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Carol, Mind if I come back to the Farm and take THAT workbook out to the Plum Pit to browse through? Only kidding, but I will be waiting to buy that workbook (and all the others) as fast as you can get them published!
"There is no teacup too large, nor book too long."
http://lisa222.blogspot.com |
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Carol
Moderator/MaryJane's Design Diva
452 Posts
Carol
Moscow
Idaho
USA
452 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2005 : 10:02:26 AM
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Hi LisaBee! Yes, you know we're an "open book" around here, so come on out and sit awhile in the Plum Pit anytime!
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2005 : 06:28:30 AM
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| i have stashed somewhere among my sewies one of those 'toothbrush' type needle-hookie thingies for making these rugs and am inspired to dig it up and make a crocheted rag rug! ha! i'm still working on a 'hoooked rug' i started two years ago! |
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