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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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 Posted - Aug 07 2010 : 09:42:05 AM
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I want to make some rag rugs. But I have never done this before. I know how to crochet and I assume that's how they are made? But I am not sure how to get them started. And what size hook will I need?
Thanks, Kris
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KathleenL
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathleen
Littleton
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2010 : 10:04:49 AM
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In "MaryJane's Stitching Room" she recommends size L/11 up to size P/16.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Aug 07 2010 : 10:30:19 AM
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There are some great sites with pics and directions. Just key word 'rag rugs'. I hope to hand braid some this fall!! Linda
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2010 : 1:07:05 PM
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I just googled how to make rag rugs. Good grief! There are alot of ways to make them. I just thought they were crocheted. They were doing all kinds of things. I guess I might have to take a class or get one on one training. I learn better that way. Thanks for the help ya'll.
Kris
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Edited by - kristin sherrill on Aug 07 2010 1:07:26 PM |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2010 : 8:24:58 PM
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Thank you so much, Wendy. I will check out your blog tomorrow. I will probably have lots of questions. Like can you come to Ga. and teach a few classes???
Kris
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 4:20:23 PM
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i JUST CROCHET MINE. i HAVE A LARGE BLUE CROCHET HOOK. i HAVE MADE ROUND , SQUARE,, oblong, . Just crochet in the round like you normally do. It is just a larger yarn! Sorry for the caps I keep hitting my caps button. Grrrrrr!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2010 : 07:55:33 AM
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What kind of yarn are you using, Karla? Just chunky acrylic? Does it hold up to wear and tear? I want to make a few rugs this fall and I really don't want to tear up fabric for the job so yarn might be a good method for me. I though about using a flexible twine or rope but I think it would be murder on my hands.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Craft Zealot,
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 11:10:02 AM
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hey Kristen,
I have also seen them (rag rugs) made from old t-shirts and those plastic market/store bags.....
One of the ladies where my mom lives, would have all the ladies save their plastic shopping bags, then she would cut them into strips(I suspect she did a 'spiral type cut' to get 1 continuous strip of plastic) then join them like you would the sheets or t-shirts...any how, she would crochet small kitchen rugs as well as market tote bags from them...hmmm, I think I might have to experiment with this idea this winter.
Has anyone else crocheted w/ plastic bags?
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 4:31:54 PM
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Plastic bags might be something I could do too. My mom saves all her bags for me to use at the market. I didn't do the market this year. And I hate the thought of all those thousands of bags with bugs and spiders hiding in them.
I am a little confused about how to rip the sheets now. I went yesterday to the thrift and bought 4. I don't think I should just rip them all into strips. Somehow they should all be connected. It looks like on one of these tutorials they sewed the ends. I am really not a reading learner. I need to be shown once then I can go from there. But maybe someone could explain so I could understand better.
Kris
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 4:43:36 PM
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... Kris, I'll bring some strips of fabric and show you on Saturday evening!... it's so cinchy ..no sewing needed!!!!
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 4:47:39 PM
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I was hoping you might say that! I'll bring them. And Ruth is bringing me her big hook. I am so excited to learn how to do this! Thank you.
Kris
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 5:47:28 PM
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great information. My mom brought me out my grams tools she used when making braided rag rugs. I hope to start continuing that tradition this coming winter!
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
FarmGirl#1737
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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KellyWall
True Blue Farmgirl
336 Posts
Kelly
Apison
Tn
USA
336 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2010 : 04:32:00 AM
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I saw these in a magazine recently, I think it was Farm Home, anyway they braided them and then stitched them together, I think crocheted is better, my mom used to make these, and she would buy balls of fabric at the flea market. Sheets are a good idea, i think you could use flannel shirts too. I guess I wil learn with you Saturday : )
Kelly #238
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KellyWall
True Blue Farmgirl
336 Posts
Kelly
Apison
Tn
USA
336 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2010 : 04:33:02 AM
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What size hook? I have a giant blue one, it isn't labeled though.
Kelly #238
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2010 : 10:03:23 AM
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I think crocheted would be alot easier also. As easy as possible is what I want. I can't wait to learn this. I'm sure we will have a very good time. Can't wait to meet Mary Jane and Megan and all my new farmgirl friends! Wish you could come too, Grace.
Kris
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2010 : 1:16:34 PM
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I made one a while back. Picture on my blog, about three or four pictures from the top.
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