Weaving A Circle Rug

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Weaving a circle rug.

I originally made this video to show my workshop group how to make a rug. In this instructable you will first learn how to make a paper circle loom. This is a fun project to learn weaving for kids and adults alike. The cost will be almost free and the finished project will be both eco friendly and one of a kind.

To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts. A rag rug is an excellent way to recycle old t shirts socks sheets and well anything you can cut into strips. I ve seen it done but can t figure it out. The author s passion is totally contagious and i just have to make not only another rag rug but also a diy rug weaving loom.

This morning i came across your post on the woven circle mat diy from earlier this year on 5 5 15. You don t need complicated equipment to weave away you just need some time and a little creativity. You can find clearer instructions and other ideas for the amish knot here https. The whole process of building a simple rag rug loom and weaving a t shirt rug was so much fun.

I based this project on an incredible t shirt hula hoop rug i saw on the disney family fun site where they used strips of t shirts for the weft. On my first trip to salvation army to get fabrics to make our rag rug i ended up with a pile of t shirts the size of an elephant realizing i was totally lost in all the colors i put them all back. The rug was made on a hula hoop loom using an old t shirt for the warp and a massively huge ball of finger knitting for the weft. This stylish rug has a bit of a southwest sort of vibe to it with its geometric shapes and muted color.

I enjoy your blog. Head over to it s pretty nice to see the full tutorial. The weave makes a circle in the center and i want to try to make a circle weave inside the circle. I ve been working on circle weaving with dreamcatchers.

The dreamcatcher uses a half hitch knot to make the weave. I searched high and low and stumbled upon a great tutorial. How to weave a rag rug. I was inspired by this rug a year ago when i couldn t find one to fit in my tiny bathroom.

Then you will learn to weave on it creating your own beautiful handwoven object. Is there a way to send you a photo of what i m trying to make. A little while ago i discovered a great book on weaving t shirt rag rug wall tapestries and other types of cloth rugs. Cut it up into strips and save it for a diy weaving project.

There are many ways to make a rag rug but this article focuses on braiding which means your only. This one is very simple to make all you ll need is a plain white rug from ikea tape and paint.