I can’t seem to take a break from making awesome things, such as this rad kitchen rag rug. Not even while on vacation. This summer Shawn and I spent 10 days traveling around the B.C. interior in his parents camper. We spent a lot of time staying cool on the water because it was sooooooo hot. I love swimming. I think I may have been a fish in a past life.
However, I don’t enjoy the heat as mush as others. To survive the heat, if I am not in the water, I cover myself in wet towels. This trip I brought some sheets to make a kitchen rag rug. This kitchen rag rug was my shelter from the sun!
I used a variety of blue, white and grey colored sheets that I purchased from Value village.
I only did one round of each color and then alternated these colors instead of doing chucks of each color. I don’t know if I like it as much as the others I have made, but it will do.
I had a lot of attention while making this rag rug at the camp sites we stayed at. One man was so interested he just stood and watched me for a while. It was kind of creepy.
I made this rag rug to use in front of our kitchen sink. I also tried to use colors that Shawn would not find too girly as most things I make are girly. I think it was a success! What do you think?
I look forward to making one for the deck next.
I hope you are inspired to make a kitchen rag rug, and have fun while creating it too!
XO JCL
P.S. Here is a link to more of my rag rug creations! and the amazon link to the large crochet hook that I used to create this awesome kitchen rag rug!
How do you make it oval shaped instead of round?
you start with a line of stitches and work your way around that, instead of a circle. wink!
It’s so funny how people love to watch, isn’t it? Sad that it is such a rarity! I was working on one while waiting for my car to be repaired and a little girl was watching me so intently! She was so excited to sit next to me and see how it was done…. I ended up making her a little one for her dolly! What a joy that was… it was the only time I was glad my car was taking so long!
I made one with my Granny Holt one summer long ago. I enjoyed making it, but I can’t remember how to do it. I know you tie knots, but can’t remember how to connect the knots to form a rug. Could you refresh my memory on this. This would make a great Christmas Gift.
Hi Rita, yes rag rugs do make great gifts. Everyone who I have given one to has loved it. I don’t currently have a tutorial on rag rugs. I do plan to make one soon. In the mean time here is the YouTube video link that I used to teach myself years ago.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=36CLp52rU8g
Enjoy creating! ❤️
How do you wash t-shirt and rag rugs?
I shake my rug out outside, then wash it on a gentle cycle. Sometimes the little ends come out but I just tuck them back in after washing. Mine have lasted years on my kitchen floor ❤️
Where can I find directions to make this rag rug?
Gail
Hi Gail, I don’t currently have a set of directions, however, this is the link to the YouTube tutorial I watched years ago to teach my self.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=36CLp52rU8g
Hope you learn lots and create something beautiful ❤️
PS. You have inspired me to create a tutorial for rag rugs in the future ?
I LOVE this rag rug. I’m crafty but have never made a rug. Unfortunately I have no idea how you did this. Do you know of a tututorial that will show how you put it together? ?
Hi Carmen, thanks so much! I don’t currently have a tutorial on rag rugs. Stay tuned for one in the future. However, here is the link to the YouTube video that I used to teach myself years ago.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=36CLp52rU8g
Hope this helps. Enjoy creating! ❤️
What method did you use? Braid, crochet or….?
This is a crochet rug. However I would love to try the braided technique in the future. Thanks for your question. Enjoy creating! ❤️
Looks beautiful. How thick were your strips? How many sheets?
Thank you! The strips are ripped about 1 inch wide and I used approximately 3 queen sized sheets. Thanks for your question. Enjoy creating! ❤️