Carpets have been created by hand for many centuries. To create an exclusive accessory for decorating your own home, you can use a variety of materials in the form of threads and yarn, ropes and plastic bags, lids, terry towels, pebbles from the sea, corks, etc.
The first thing you can say when starting a master class on how to make a rug with your own hands is the manifestation of imagination, the application of perseverance and patience, and then you can create a unique product without difficulty.
And if you fill the mat with a removable pad in the form of an abrasive filler, then it will turn from decorative into massage.
The photo of the rugs shows that the floor covering can be made with your own hands from pre-prepared pompoms or pile threads, by knitting, weaving or weaving.
Knitted floor products
To make a knitted product, you need to prepare the following materials
- cardboard sheets,
- marker pen,
- threads of various thicknesses,
- scissors,
- hook number 7 or higher (can be replaced with knitting needles).
First of all, air loops are collected in the quantity that corresponds to the rectangular size of the future carpet. To make a round product, it is enough to cast on five air loops, connect them with a ring, and then, adding them in a circle, tie the workpiece.
For convenience, they came up with the “patchwork” technique, when several parts of the canvas are prepared, and then they are all sewn into a single product.
Old things
Anyone who has accumulated unnecessary T-shirts, T-shirts and other knitwear items can make rugs from old things.
To work you will need:
- construction mesh, divided into large cells,
- thick crochet hook,
- strips cut from old things.
A strip of fabric is placed under the prepared mesh in the center, and the ends are pulled out using a hook and tied tightly. The next strip is threaded side by side in the same way and also tied with a knot.
Knitting is carried out in a spiral until the entire mesh is filled. You can make braids from such strips in advance and lay out a carpet from them.
Note!
Frame preparation
To weave a rug, you will first need to prepare a frame. To do this, you can use a frame from a painting or photograph. But in this case, the dimensions of the canvas will be small.
To make a frame with your own hands, use slats 1 cm thick and 3-4 cm wide. Straight and strong slats are connected into a square using nails. In this case, you need to use nails of a cross-section that will not cause cracks.
After the frame is ready, you will need to prepare places for fastening the tape. A line is drawn in the middle on the slats and places for nails are marked. The nails are placed at a distance of 1 cm along the entire contour of the frame.
After the nails are filled, you can start weaving.
Preparing the frame can cause problems for the weaker sex, because you will have to use physical strength and work with a hammer. Therefore, you will have to ask your men for help. If the husband is at work and cannot help, then the frame can be glued together with glue.
Photos of do-it-yourself rugs
This time we will talk about weaving rugs on a frame. These are...
These rugs are good as door mats, on benches and chairs. The checkered rug “lives” in the back seat of my burgundy car and protects it from getting dirty by the kids.
I must say that this is no less exciting activity than crocheting. It is complicated only by the fact that you need to make a special frame. But there are more than enough raw materials for weaving such carpets! After all, any unnecessary rag is suitable for him.
Schematically the frame looks like this. Its dimensions depend on the desired size of the rug.
This is an improved frame.
It can be used to weave 7-10 sizes of rugs from small lunch mats to frame sizes. There are several pin positions and the ability to move the middle bar.
And this is the frame assembly close up
. While wooden fingers can be replaced with nails, a metal rod is difficult to replace. The material must be smooth, steel and not bend.
This is perhaps the most difficult thing. But if you manage to overcome these obstacles, then you can easily and happily recycle all the junk in the house into rugs.
To be fair, this is not the first article on frame mats and not the first video.
The previous Rug from shreds and Rug from shreds on a frame are made with a different, more complex weave, rope.
New rug
We use plain weave, which even children can handle. These are the warp threads of that same checkered rug.
You can start with smaller things - hot coasters, lunch mats. True, the photo shows a weaving rope, a link to which is in this article.
So this winter you will definitely have something to do! And we, as always, welcome your comments!
Spring is the time for general cleaning. Therefore, we should look into our closets and go through everything to get rid of the old things stored there. But don’t rush to get rid of it for good, because everything has the right to a second life. For example, you can create rugs from old things with your own hands and give yourself new emotions and memories.
Tools, materials for creativity
To start “embroidery” with isothread, you will need to purchase a piece of plywood or thick cardboard, a couple of small nails, any strong colored threads (floss, iris, knitting, sewing), a hammer, an awl and pliers. The latter will come in handy if the nail is driven in the wrong place. For marking, you will need a pencil to beautifully build complex figures; use a square, compass, various patterns, rulers with circles, diamonds, numbers, etc.
In order to place additional emphasis on one or another part of the image, use paint - acrylic, gouache, or any other. It is also advisable to find or come up with a suitable picture in advance. To easily wind thread onto nails, many craftswomen use a thin hollow tube, a handle without a rod through which the thread is passed. Some handicraft stores sell entire sets of materials and tools for String Art.
Professionals use a cork base instead of plywood - it is softer and has a beautiful texture. Foam plastic is suitable for teaching children string art.
Rugs made from old things, what techniques can be used
Old things are an excellent material for creativity, which a thrifty housewife can always find. T-shirts, unusable towels, and any wardrobe items can always get a second life. But it is still very important to understand that in order to create new things from old ones, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the material for creativity, but also to the technique that we choose for this.
After all, rugs from old things can be:
- weave,
- to tie,
- sew.
And we will try to create a rug from old things with our own hands step by step, using detailed master classes and getting an excellent result.
Weaving
One of the oldest and most proven techniques for creating carpets is weaving. After all, this does not require a lot of knowledge or skills. And sometimes the simplest tools are required, easily replaced with something that is always at hand. And therefore, it’s worth starting to create your first rug with weaving or weaving.
Weaving according to the principle of macrame
If you think that macrame is only suitable for creating small elements, then now we will dispel this belief. After all, if instead of a thin lace you take something more voluminous and dense, then the result will be completely different.
There are no difficulties or tricks in weaving rugs from old things that are inaccessible to novice craftswomen. As in any technique, the main role here is played by the sense of taste and the desire to create. Therefore, any set of old clothes can easily be turned into a charming bedside rug with a little effort.
Basic knots and pattern combinations are great for weaving. But it is worth considering several factors:
- The rug is used actively and therefore needs to be washed from time to time,
- they will not only trample on it, but can sit, lie or use it as a bedding on a chair,
- it must fit into the overall interior.
That is why when choosing knots, do not forget that the rug should:
- look like a new, not well-worn rug,
- have a dense structure so as not to crumble in your hands and not turn into a string bag,
- not be easily soiled or bulky, for ease of cleaning.
And therefore, the most common way of weaving at present is to use the principle of French bracelet knitting.
Such a charming rug will definitely not go unnoticed in the house and will highlight the interior and taste of the owner. And to create it you won’t need much:
- wide strips of old things,
- adhesive tape,
- scissors,
- thread and needle.
To begin, arrange the 5 strips in the order you like best. Next, fold 5 more strips, but in a mirror image.
It is most convenient to fasten all the ends from the beginning side with adhesive tape. This will allow you not to be distracted during the weaving process, and also clearly define the sequence.
So, when all the ribbons are laid out, we take the leftmost one, take it to the side and fold it so that it lies on top of all the others, creating the number “4”. We place the working tape behind the adjacent one and tie the first knot.
We continue to tie the same knots on the next 3 ribbons, and then move to the opposite side, starting to weave towards the first series of knots.
When both working strips meet in the middle, tie them and continue weaving from the edge. Once you've reached your desired length, simply tie the last knots with a strong thread and trim off the rest to create a cute fringe.
Don't forget that you don't have to twist the braid, you can fold it like a snake or lay it parallel to one another to get a charming rectangular rug with fringe.
Knitting rugs from old things
It is not necessary to weave rugs from old things; knitting is considered a more common solution for creating them.
Even if this is your first time picking up a hook, you will be able to create a charming and practical decorative element. After all, it is the large knitting that will help you quickly understand the intricacies of crocheting. And a pattern made from the simplest single crochets can look very bright and original if you choose the right yarn.
Moreover, yarn is also made from old things. This is how things can go:
- old T-shirts,
- jeans belts,
- just thin strips of fabric left over after sewing outfits.
It is enough to know and be able to knit increases, and then it’s a matter of technique.
If the yarn taken for the rug seems loose or thin to you, you can use an excellent trick - at the beginning of knitting, insert a strong cord into the stitches and continue tying it. This way your spiral will keep its shape perfectly.
To get a more openwork rug, knit with double crochets, increasing their number in each row. But keep in mind that although such knitting will be beautiful, it will be less dense.
Openwork rug
It is worth noting that you can knit a rug from old things without a hook - an interesting technique of knitting from rings on your fingers will help you cope with the disposal of small pieces without spending extra effort and without forcing you to buy any special tools.
You can learn how to knit from rings from Olga Popsueva. In her video master class, she explains in detail how to weave a braid and then form it into a rug.
Patchwork
When talking about using old things to create rugs, it is difficult to ignore sewing. After all, they started a long time ago and independently of each other in different countries.
As now, women did not throw away old things, children's dresses or their husband's worn-out shirts, preferring to collect them so that they could then sew bedspreads, curtains and, of course, rugs. It’s no longer a shame to trample such rags, cut them and assemble them into various intricate patterns.
Fluffy rugs on mesh
In the last few years, fluffy rugs have become very popular, making it so much fun for children to play and crawl in them. And it’s just nice to immerse your feet.
The high pile and soft texture have won the hearts of craftswomen and housewives, and the bright colors attract the attention of household members. But what’s most pleasing is the fact that you can make such a rug without using any special tools.
A fluffy rug can be created in different ways:
- tying the cuts in knots,
- using a carpet hook,
- using the simplest crochet hook.
Our basis will be a mesh from a hardware store with a large mesh or a bath mat with holes.
In addition to the basics, we also need:
- fabric ribbons,
- scissors,
- hook (optional).
To begin with, cut short ribbons, but do not skimp on their length, because you need to take into account that they will be folded in half, and even tied or otherwise fixed to the mesh. Therefore, it is better to make them longer, and then cut them as you want.
When everything is ready, you will be left with the most important task - thread the strip of fabric into the cell so that both ends remain on the front side, and then you can tie them together with a simple knot, or pass them through a loop using a hook.
When the flaps completely cover the mesh, all you have to do is cut them to the desired length and the rug made from old things is ready to delight you and your feet.
Fluffy rugs using a sewing machine
If you don’t want to waste your time tying each individual ribbon, or you haven’t found a suitable mesh, then you can go in a simpler way, for which we will need:
- an old pillowcase or piece of fabric that will become the base,
- all the same ribbons from old things,
- scissors,
- sewing machine.
Knitted fabric is best suited for such rugs, as it is more elastic and soft. In addition, it is easy to sew on without fear of breaking the needle.
Bright carpet made from old knitwear
Heart shaped rug
After you cut the required number of ribbons, pull them lengthwise so that they curl a little, and then simply apply them to our base and sew them in the middle, row by row.
Don’t worry if the strip doesn’t lie flat, you can always trim the entire pile, leveling it to the desired length.
What is string art
The art of string art originated in the 16th-17th century in England. At that time, weaving on looms and frames was a very popular activity. One day, one of the craftsmen came up with the idea of putting a lot of nails on a board and pulling the threads so that a certain design came out. Later the technique became more complex, multi-layered and multi-colored. Such original products decorated the walls of houses, art workshops, and public buildings.
This interesting technique, also called “isothread,” gained the greatest popularity thanks to the English mathematical researcher Mary Boole, who figured out how to teach geometry to children using nails and threads. At that time, with her “light hand”, almost all segments of the population began to engage in string art, entire clubs for lovers of this technique began to be created, and training classes were conducted for people of different ages.
Clocks, key holders, mirrors, spaces around lamps, drawers and other elements are decorated using the string art technique.
Rugs made from old things, what will be used?
We learned about techniques for creating a rug from old things, now it’s worth talking about what can serve as material for them and how best to bring your idea to life.
Taking into account the density, quality and size of the old item, you can choose the method of its transformation. That is why we would like to tell you a little about how and what rugs are made from by modern needlewomen.
Rugs made from old jeans
The first thing that comes to mind that requires regular disposal is jeans. Denim has long conquered our hearts and there is not a single fashionista or fashionista who does not have jeans in her wardrobe. Moreover, despite their strength and versatility, they still wear out, stretch, or otherwise become unusable.
Of course, it’s a shame to throw them away, so we collect them on a separate shelf so that we can sew something later.
But sewing requires patterns, a sewing machine, and sometimes also space. While making a rug from old jeans with your own hands will not be difficult at all - everything from the canvas to the pockets and belt will be used.
Just choose a technique and select flaps for it:
- cut them into long strips and weave a rug on a loom,
- weave long braids and gather them into a round rug,
- arm yourself with a large hook and knit any shape using cut strips instead of yarn,
- weave the strips together using the braiding principle and sew on a machine or by hand.
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Considering the strength of the material, such a rug will serve you for more than one season.
Rugs made from old T-shirts
But we wear out T-shirts more often than jeans. After all, we use them every day, grow out of them, stretch them, get dirty with paint and simply get tired of them over time.
You may not be able to wear them anymore, but the knitwear used to make T-shirts can be an excellent material for creativity. They make great potholders, coasters, bags and, of course, rugs.
How to make knitting yarn with your own hands
When we look at these DIY rugs made from old T-shirts, at first we can't believe what they're made of! After all, craftswomen knit with crochet from something very similar to yarn, and not like an old T-shirt.
However, do not be surprised by this and do not think that there is some kind of trick here. Anyone can turn old T-shirts into knitting yarn.
To do this, just follow the detailed video master class on the Utilitarian Crafts channel, in which they will teach us how to make as much yarn as possible from an old T-shirt for new rugs.
Preparing the yarn
You can use purchased material as material for weaving rugs, but it is more practical to use old T-shirts and T-shirts for this task. This way you can save money and tidy up your closets.
Old knitted T-shirts can be used to obtain yarn
Attention! It is better to use at least two multi-colored checkered materials to get a beautiful rug.
To prepare the yarn, you will need the following:
In this simple way, yarn of different colors is prepared.
