Every now and then I come across a fabric that is so exciting to make into a rug. Now let’s make something new, that’s useful and beautiful from old and unwanted. Over-sized T-shirts are a plentiful resource at your local thrift store or maybe even in your own closet. There are tons of ways to recycle old shirts. Every now and then I come across a fabric that is so exciting to make into a rug. Now let’s make something new, that’s useful and beautiful from old and unwanted. Over-sized T-shirts are a plentiful resource at your local thrift store or maybe even in your own closet. I recommend the collection of DIY Ways to Recycle Old T-Shirts if you clean up your closet for Spring. One of my favorite uses for them is to cut them into strips and crochet them into rugs, like your grandmother’s old braided rag rugs but much easier to make!
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Materials you will need:
- T-shirts (same material suggested) the bigger the better
- Scissors
- Giant crochet hook (eg: 15 mm)
Check out the step by step photo tutorial via craft stylish:
How To Crochet A Rug Out Of T-Shirts by Cal Patch
Crochet Rug From T-shirts by Chiwei
New to crochet? Try this braided rug from old t-shirt:
Tutorial – Easy weave and Sew Rug From Old T-shirt
