Make Something from Nothing~How to Make a Crochet T-Shirt Rug
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Recycle T-shirts into Beautiful Rugs
When I first saw these T-shirt rugs, I was intrigued by the idea of making a beautiful rug from worn out and outgrown T-shirts. It satisfied my penny-pinching nature to recycle rags into something useful and beautiful without spending a dime. The T-shirt rugs remind me of the braided and crocheted rag rugs that my grandmother used to make. Depending on the size of your T-shirts, it will take from 4 to 10 adult sized T-shirts to make a rug.
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Suitable for Beginning Crocheters
T-shirt rugs are a suitable project for beginning crocheters as the whole project is done in single crochet. If you have not crocheted before or need a quick refresher course on how to get started, you will find the step-by-step video at right helpful.
Tools You'll Need
Supplies You Will Need for Your T-shirt rug
One of the beauties of crocheting is that the supplies needed are so simple.
For a T-shirt rug, you will need the following items:
- 4 or 8 T-shirts. The number of T-shirts you need will depend on the size of the shirts as well as the size of your finished rug. (For the 36" X 24" rug in the top photograph, I used 8 T-shirts cut into 1/2" strips.) The T-shirts you use can be faded, worn or have printing and designs. Even stained T-shirts are fine as the stains will not show once the strips are crocheted. Although rubbery decals make crocheting the strips a little stiffer, it's fine to use shirts with decals that are flaking off. Just raid the family's closet for the worst looking T-shirts!
- Rotary Cutter Or Scissors. While I like to use a rotary cutter because it's easier on my hands, a good sharp pair of scissors will work just fine for cutting the T-shirt into strips.
- Cutting Mat. If you use a rotary cutter, you'll need a cutting mat. If you use scissors, you just need table or counter top for laying out the shirt.
- Size N Crochet Hook. I like a large aluminum crochet hook. Size N works well for me. The thicker you cut your strips, the larger the hook you will need.
Cutting the T Shirt
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How to Spiral Cut a T-Shirt
By cutting the T-shirt into the longest strips of fabric possible, you will have a smoother finished rug. If cut properly, each T-shirt will make one long strip of fabric "yarn." Follow these steps for cutting the T-shirt:
- Start your project by folding your T-shirt in half lengthwise so that the sleeves are together.
- Cut off the top of the T-shirt just under the armholes. (I save this piece of shirt to use for dusting.)
- Cut off the bottom hem of the T-shirt and discard.
- Now you will have the trunk part of the shirt left to work with, a tube shaped piece of fabric. Turn the fabric so that the cut edges are facing to the sides.
- Now fold the bottom edge up to within about 1.5 inches of the top. The top 1.5 inches will be 2 layers thick while the rest of the fabric is 4 layers thick. A rotary cutter should cut 4 layers easily, but if you are cutting with scissors, you may not want to fold the fabric.
- Starting about a 1/2" to 3/4" from one edge, cut a strip from the bottom up to within 1 inch of the top. If the fabric is folded, you will cut through the 4 layers all the way through the fold and then stop before cutting the strip all the way off the shirt.
- Continue to cut strips 1/2 inches wide, each time stopping short of cutting the strip completely off the main fabric piece.
Final cutting
Final Cutting
If these final steps in cutting the shirt are done properly (see tip below), you will have one long strip of fabric from each T-shirt.
- Pick up the tube with the cuts in it and slide your hand into the tube separating the two layers of fabric.
- All the raw edges of fabric will make lots of lint. Before cutting further, take your cut tube outdoors and shake out as much lint as you can. It's best to do this before the final cutting as trying to shake out one long strip will result in many tangles that are difficult to undo.
- With scissors, make the first cut from the edge closest to your fingers diagonally into the top of the first cut. This will be the end of your strip, and the strip will drop down and hang free.
- Continue cutting diagonally from each front cut to the next back cut. If you do this correctly, you will be able to pull one long, continuous strip of fabric away from the tube as you go along.
[Tip: If you are unsure about cutting the shirt, try a practice run on a plastic grocery bag. Cut off the bottom edge and the handles and then practice the remaining cutting.]
Don't worry if your strips are not exactly the same size, or if you have little jogs in the cuts. The stretchy knit fabric of T-shirts will cover a multitude of cutting flaws, and you will never see them in your finished product.
Once you have completed the cutting, wind the strip of "yarn" into a ball to keep it from getting tangled. I like to cut at least two shirts and roll the strips into balls before I start crocheting.
If you are using different colored T-shirts, think about which colors you want next to each other. My first rug was made from pastel T-shirts, and I found the color combination quite pleasing. The rug pictured will be red, white and blue.
Crocheting Instructions for T-shirt Rug
Abbreviations: ch=chain; sc= single crochet
Rnd 1: Chain 15 (or desired length). 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch down the side, 3 sc in end ch and sc up the other side. I skip the join at the end of each round and keep working in a spiral, but it is helpful to mark the end of the round with a piece of contrasting yarn or plastic. (Alternate to spiral: join with a slip stitch at the end of each round. Chain 1, work as below.)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of the 3 end sc. Sc in each sc down the side. 2 sc in each of 3 end sc, sc in each sc up the other side.
Rnd 3: sc around increasing approximately 3 evenly spaced sc at each "end". It's important to have the increases evenly spaced because otherwise your rug will grow lopsided.
Rnd 4- desired length: continue in spiral until rug is desired size.
Last Round: Work in sc around with no increases. This will make for a firm edge. End with a slip stitch. Work in loose ends.
Review of steps for cutting T-shirt to make the "yarn"
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Photo of T-Shirt Rug
Make Your Own Unique T-shirt Rug
Make your own unique T-shirt rug by changing the shape and size of your rug. While the rugs shown are oval, you can easily make them in round or rectangular shapes depending on where you plan to use them. You can make your rug thicker or thinner by cutting the strips wider or narrower.
The best part of this project is that you are recycling your old T-shirts into a fresh and pretty handmade rug. Have fun!
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Like the t-shirt rugs? Try the Beach Bag project, too!
Check out the crochet Beach Bag project using recycled plastic grocery bags -- sounds odd, but they're really cute! These bags are great to take to the beach or on a picnic. Use different colors for variety. Click here for instructions: Crochet Beach Bag Project.
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I like the idea of using t-shirts to make rugs. I just wish I had the patience to crochet. Maybe someday I'll give it a try again. Nice hub!
Thanks for your comments, Workingmom and Brinafr3sh. I've been more conscious of living green, and reusing T-shirts this way is one fun move in that direction.
I never thought of anything being croched from materials other than the usual cotton/wool. Wonder what else you could use? All sorts of fabric, string, reeds??
I love to crochet, but I've never thought of crocheting fabric before. What a great idea! Thanks for this.
Hi Les and Amanda, My grandmother used to crochet large rugs from strips of wool fabric recycled from old coats. The rugs were super durable and beautiful. I hadn't thought of reeds, though they might work if they were soft and flexible. I have done some projects using recycled plastic shopping bags -- watch for my hub coming soon! Thank you both for stopping by and commenting!
That's the best method for cutting the Tee's that I've seen for this great project. Thanks for sharing.
RTalloni, I have seen people cut the T-shirt into individual strips and sew them together, but I really like having one long piece of fabric yarn — and it's so easy once you get the hang of it! Thanks for stopping by to read my hub and to comment!
Hi Stephanie,
Great way to use old t-shirts that have seen better days. Painters also love to use old cotton t-shirts for their painting projects. I like the idea of recycling things for one reason or another and your making something from nothing is spot on! Useful and up rating!
Hi Peggy, Cotton t-shirts do make great dust cloths and paint wipers. I've also seen some great sewing projects using recycled tees. Thanks for your comment and rating!
This is a great hub. I wonder if the t-shirts could be cut into thinner pieces and then made into a crocheted shopping bag?
What a creatively fantastic idea!! Im going to dust off my crochet hook and get started on this first of the week.
Bookmarked. Up/awesome.
Hi Tina, Yes, you can cut the t-shirt fabric into 1/2 inch strips if you wish. I also use this method to cut plastic shopping bags into strips and crochet them. You can make great shopping or beach bags from them. I'll be posting a hub on this tomorrow - watch for it!
Hi Ashantina,
I'm glad you like the idea and hope you have lots of fun with it. I had some very favorite t-shirts that were so worn out, but I didn't want to give them up — now they're part of a throw rug that I still see every day, and that makes me smile. I love recycling! Thanks for stopping by my hub!
Stephanie, I really enjoyed your hub. I love to crochet but never seem to finish anything... I usually cut up my t-shirts and use them in my studio to polish, dust and clean. They're great for that. I've also seen directions (somewhere?) to cut out the arms and enlarge the neck a bit, sew across the bottom and you have a shopping bag that is the same shape as a plastic shopping bag. I would guess you would need to hem the cut edges to make them stronger.
I'm looking forward to your hub on the shopping bags.
Hi Tina, I also have unfinished projects that I put aside for a while, then pick up again to work on when the mood strikes. I have seen the T-shirt shopping bags that you mentioned. The ones I saw did not have finished edges, but the knit fabric doesn't ravel, so they seemed to be sturdy enough. I think they would be better made from smaller tees as the larger sizes might be unwieldy.
I just posted hub on crocheted beach bags which can also be used as shopping bags — hope you like it.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my hub!
Definitely have to try this one! Great idea!
this is a very clever and original idea, thank you very much!
Thanks for stopping in Cross Stitch! It is a fun way to recycle.
I never thought of using T shirts. I have made a few rag rugs in the past. Good idea!
What great ideas. I will try them.
Silver Poet and LuluSue -- Thanks for stopping by to read and comment on my hub. I love using t-shirts for rugs because the knit fabric doesn't ravel after the initial lint is shaken out. Different colors are usually pretty easy to find, too. I'm sure you'll enjoy making t-shirt rugs if you decide to try it.
I love this idea. My husband will never throw away his old T-Shirts and I have been wanting to do something with them for so long now. What a great idea! I can't wait to get started on this. Thanks so much.
Hi Susan, My husband likes to hang onto his threadbare old t-shirt, too, but I can usually talk him out of them if I need them for a rug! Thanks for stopping by. Hope your rug comes out great!
This is one of them ideas that everyone can do in the sense we've probably all got T-shirts from yesterday and just never threw them out - now we can recycle them!
I love craft projects that use recycled materials, too. Thanks for your comment Ghostwriter!
Wow! They are so pretty and I love the beach bags too. You have certainly offered plenty of instructions and the photos are a great help. Looks like a great project. The rugs would make great gifts too!
Dolores - These are great projects, especially if you are feeling creative but don't want to invest a lot of money in a project. You are right - the rugs would make great gifts, and the smaller sizes can be finished in a few hours.
I've also seen people make similar rugs from the plastic grocery bags which they use on the back porch or in front of the RV steps. They're easy to clean and very durable. Thanks for visiting and commenting!
wow wow wow! This is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you soooo much. I know where to get lots of t-shirts, but I have never tried to crochet before, but I've never crocheted before. I look forward to learning how with my kids this summer. Thanks soooo much!
These are really beautiful. Elegant work...wish I could make something like this but when it comes to Crocheting i am all thumbs
Hi Frugalfamily, Teaching kids to crochet is a great summer project. Beginners might find it easier to learn by using yarn for their basic practice project, but the main thing to remember is to not pull the stitches too tight. Once they get the hang of it, the kids might enjoy making some easy small projects to start out. Place mats can be made using the same technique as the rugs and will go quickly. You might want to cut narrower strips for place mats, though. Have fun with it, and thanks for your comments!
OH what a great idea! We will definitely do place mats first! I still want to do a rug. We make 1 garbage bag wreath together every year, they will be exited for a new project. I know I am!
I love this. I did something simular years ago but for a seat cover.
Hi Lovelypaper, Thanks for visiting and commenting on my hub! Thanks also for reminding me -- chair pads are a great project using t-shirt strips! They would go quickly and be fun to make. I'll have to try some myself! :)
What a fab, upcycling idea! Wonderful, easy to follow instructions. Love this! Voted up!
Hi Manic! Welcome to HubPages. Thanks for visiting my hub and for your comment and vote.
Great pattern. I love to crochet and will try it.
Hi Susannah, If you already like to crochet, I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with this! Thanks for stopping by my hub!
I want to try to learn to crochet one more time, and this seems like a great project to try. I bookmarked it for future use and voted up! Thanks :)
cool! My girlfriend is really into DIY, so I'll link her your hub!
Thanks for the great post,Nice
Thanks for visiting my hub, Htodd!
Wow! Way to recycle! Thanks for sharing. This is a great idea. :)
Hello Ournote2self, This is a fun way to recycle all those worn out t-shirts. I also like the plastic bag projects for beach bags. Thanks for visiting my hub and for your comments!
Really cool ideas!
Thanks for stopping by Stricktlydating!
Great step by step guide, thanks Stephanie.
Glad you liked it and found it useful. Thanks for your comment!
Stephanie you are so creative! This is truly a special talent. I would love just an ounce of your creativity. I am going to take up crocheting as a hobby once the summer is over. It looks like a nice way to relax when the cold has us stuck inside.
Hi Jennie, When you have time to try some crochet projects, I'm sure you'll come up with lots of creative ideas of your own. Thanks so much for your very nice comments!
Love the article. These are beautiful and original. I really like the photo instructions, very helpful to those of us who are not so crafty when it comes to sewing type projects. I'm collecting the shirts now to try this out. I was thinking of making a blanket for my expected granddaughter. It would certainly be soft and not as heavy as the normal crocheted blanket. Thanks for the idea.
I really like your article. The concept of recycling old shirts for rugs and decor is perfect. Plus its better than stock piling them all for oil change rags! I'll be putting you article to use.
This is so cool, homemade things are the best because nobody else has them! Voted up, useful and beautiful!
great hub! and pics!
This is my kinda stuff. I just wrote a hub BUSY HANDS, HAPPY BRAIN, and using your hands to make things does more than give you a great rug, or beach bag, or whatever when you are finished...it's great for your brain too. I can't wait to dig into my husband's old tee shirts and make this rug. I would just add that it makes the rug alot safer to back the rug with a non skid fabric, so no one slips and falls. Great hub, thanks so much for the detailed photos and description.
i love that its very detailed and visual at the same time. great hub! voted up and useful
I'm glad I came across this article! I have finally found a use for the huge pile of old t-shirts that's been collecting dust in my closet for so long!
Thanks! Voted useful and interesting!
Sorry for not answering comments sooner, but thanks everyoe for all of your comments on the t-shirt rug! It will make a great summer or fall project, and is certainly an efficient way to recycle those old t-shirts! JennyRose, I think it's a great idea to put a non-skid backing on the rug. Will do that next time I make one.
Stephanie, this is a wonderful idea--I love re-purposing old clothes into something else--I've done a hub about turning square dance skirts into my kitchen curtains, lol..
I wonder how using old sweatshirts would work--like maybe for a back door rug or something? It would be thick, and sturdy enough for outdoors, don't you think?
I'd like to try this and use the rug for in my bathroom--I don't like the "normal" bathroom rugs, and think of how absorbent t-shirt rugs would be!!
Gosh, you've got my brain buzzing now on projects--thanks so much, I really enjoyed this hub! :)
Hi TamCor,
Your enthusiasm is contagious! Now I want to try something with sweatshirts, too! I think they would work just fine if the strips were cut in narrower widths. Actually, I use the T-shirt rug pictured above in my bathroom, and also use one by the sink in our RV. They work well wherever you need a casual throw rug.
I will have to look up the hub you mentioned. It sounds so creative.
Thanks so much for your enthusiastic comments!
I've seen these before. Your instructions are great. Enjoyed your hub and really like the look of the rugs.
Thanks for stopping by and for your comment, Moonlake!
I'm usually pretty inventive when it comes to recycling worn out clothing, but can't imagine how I never saw the possibilities of old T-shirts! I cringe to think how many I've tossed or (if they were still in decent shape) donated to Goodwill! Never mind, at the risk of dating myself, that when I was a kid, every kid in kindergarten had to have a rag rug for naps. An crafty lady in the neighborhood made "pin money" for years producing these rugs until kindergarten was cut to half days.
Off now to drag a box of old T-shirts out of the storage shed! Thanks! ;D
JamaGenee - I remember those napping pads when my kids were in kindergarten! Wouldn't t-shirt rugs have been perfect? I'm sure you'll still find enough t-shirts for a project -- have fun with it! Thanks for stopping by to read my hub and to comment!
How neat. I never knew that you could crochet from cutting up previously used fabrics. I really enjoyed your hub. Great work!
Rorshak Sobchak - So far I only use t-shirts, but I know that many people reuse other fabrics to make rugs. I love recycling!
Thanks for the great post..nice
Stephanie, you almost persuade me to pick up a crochet hook and "get with it", lol.
I twittered and facebooked the links to this article and your article on making beach bags from recycled shopping bags. I enjoyed the information on both articls very much, and know many of my craftier-minded friends will as well!
Excellent work!
Hi Femmeflashpoint,
I really appreciate your passing along my articles! I hope your crafty friends will enjoy them. Maybe they'll even get you started on one of the projects. Thanks for stopping by again to read and comment!
Thank you for a nice hub. Am going to do this in the winter. Good detailed instructions, and I did voted up and useful. Again, really, thank you!
MonetteforJack,
This is really a great winter project. I usually try to cut several t-shirts into yarn and wind into balls before starting so that I can pick them up easily whenever the mood strikes me. Glad you found the instructions clean and useful. Have fun with your project. Thanks for stopping by and for commenting!
I loved this idea...so glad that I found you on Hubpages.
Enlydia, I'm glad you found me and that you like the idea of T-shirt rugs. It's a great way to recycle old t-shirts into something useful and beautiful. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment.
Oh wow thats lovely!! need to try it out.
carrie
Hi Carrie, I'm sure you'll enjoy experimenting with these t-shirt rugs. Have fun and thanks for stopping by to comment!
The T-shirt rug caught my eye! I am going to make one. I think it will be a good project for my 16 year old Graqnddaughter, too. She is always looking for something unique and interesting to do. I think I will also take your advise and practice on a plastic bag first before cutting into the T-shirt!
Hi Karen, Aren't craft projects always more fun if you do them with kids or grandchildren? I hope you and your granddaughter enjoy this project as much as I did. Thanks for stopping by to read my hub and to comment!
This is awesome! now I know what to do with those bags of t-shirts my boys have outgrown that are taking up space in the garage!
It sounds like you have everything you need to get started on some great t-shirt rugs. Have fun with your project. Thanks for stopping by to comment!
These ideas are great! It's amazing what you can do when you recycle with old clothes. Thanks for sharing. Take Care :)
Regards,
A.CreativeThinker
A.Creative Thinker- Now I'm thinking these T-shirt rugs would be fun to make for Christmas gifts, too! I love to recycle! Thanks for stopping by and for your comment!
Great hub and complete instructions. I have wanted to make a rug out of tees and am so glad to have your good instructions. Thanks!
ibidd54 - I'm glad that my instructions for the crocheted T-shirt rug will be helpful to you! I was just thinking that this would be a good evening project now that the days are getting shorter! Might even make a good Christmas gift! Have fun with it and thanks for visiting and commenting!
Now I know what to do with my favourite t-shirts when they become - er - less than ideal for wearing under any circumstances. I just love this idea!
SilverGenes - I know what you mean! This rug contains a favorite t-shirt that I wore until you could read newsprint through it! But I'm happy to see it as part of the rug I now use everyday. Thanks for stopping in - hope you enjoy the project!
This looks beautiful. I have made small crochet samples before, but don't really feel like I know it very well. Right now, I am cutting up some denim to weave into a rug. Maybe after that, I might consider this project. There are so many fun things to make!
Millionaire Tips - If you like making things from recycled materials, I think you'll enjoy this project. If you need a refresher on how to get started crocheting, the video may be helpful. Your denim weaving sounds like fun, too! Thanks for stopping in to comment!
Another awesome project. Hopefully the kids can help me out with this one...I'm pinning it for others to see!
Frugalfamily - This sounds like it would be fun to do with the kids - maybe you'll even get to use some of their worn out t-shirts! Have fun with it, and thanks for pinning it!
This is (crochet) one of my hobby before together with knitting and sewing. It was fun and very relaxing at the same time. Thanks for reminding me how I loved those days in front of the telly on winter times. Thanks for sharing.
Thelma Alberts - I used to love to spend winter evenings by the fireplace crocheting or knitting, too. There's just something so cozy about it! Perhaps you'll enjoy making a crochet t-shirt rug this winter... Thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts!
Beautiful hub! I crochet a lot too!
MoiraCrochets - I've enjoyed some of your crocheting hubs, too. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment on my crochet a t-shirt rug.
This is another amazing hub. I'm baffled by the art of crochet and as simple as you make it appear here...would have to have someone actually demonstrate it and guide me along! Great hub-voted up/useful/interesting!
I'm sure with a short lesson you'd be crocheting along with the best of them. It does help to have someone guide you in starting your first project, but there are some good videos and books for beginners out there, too. The great thing about crochet is that you can do very nice projects using only a couple of basic stitches. In the case of the crochet t-shirt rug, you only need to know how to chain and single crochet.
Thanks for stopping in and for your vote!
Stephanie Henkel, I enjoyed this hub. I love reusing what I have as well as crocheting.
Formosangirl - I think you'll enjoy this project. Recycling old t-shirts into beautiful rugs is a great crochet project.
nice hub very creative! I really appreciate it! thanks!
Southernadver - Glad you liked it! Thanks for visiting.
Stephanie this hub brought back memories of my grandmother crocheting rugs. She also used bread sacks.
mljdgulley354 - My grandmother also crocheted rugs, though she liked to use recycled wool clothing. I do have another hub about crocheting beach bags out of recycled plastic bags. They are also great for making small throw rugs that are easy to clean. Thanks for stopping by to comment!
I really love the step by step instructions. Very nifty project indeed!
CCamoroso - I've enjoyed making several of these rugs from recycled t-shirts, and have been very pleased with the results. Glad you found the instructions helpful! Thanks for visiting!
Hi Stephanie,
I love this idea, I am currently making a rag rug, I am pretty sure once I get that made I will have to make one of these.
Thanks for sharing
Gail
GDiBiase - Are you weaving, braiding or crocheting your rag rug? My grandmother used to crochet them, but she also did braided rag rugs which were beautiful. I think you'll enjoy the crochet t-shirt rug - Good luck with your projects! Thanks for stopping by to visit and share!
Voted up and useful! This is wonderfully informative, and I appreciate the photos! Can't wait to try it--
Cookies4breakfast - I'm so glad that you found this useful and informative. These crochet rugs from recycled t-shirts are fun and easy to make. Enjoy!
Very cute!
Glad you liked it Jyole!
Wow what a great idea i just might try this thanks.
RoslynMB1959 - I'm glad you like the idea of a crochet t-shirt rug. They're fun and easy to make. It's a great way to recycle old t-shirts into something useful and attractive.
Love this! Thank you :D
Crochetliens - Glad you enjoyed the hub about making a crochet t-shirt rug! Thanks for the read!
HI Stephanie, I LOVE projects like this that takes one thing and re-purposes it into something else! The rug is great and I also loved that beach bag, too. Voting up :)
Very cool! Loved this idea and you lay it out so well!
This is my favorite crafts project! Can't wait to start on it. I've never crochet before but will follow your instructions, plus I have a friend who can help me if needed. The rug is beautiful. I want to make some of these for gifts and I love the idea that this project is "green."
Voted a big up, useful, interesting and awesome!
Vocalcoach - I'm so glad to hear that you are inspired to try this recycled t-shirt crochet rug. I think you'll find the video very helpful when you start out... good luck on the project!
Thanks much for your UP votes!
AudreyHowitt - Glad you enjoyed my article on making a crochet t-shirt rug from recycled t-shirts. Thanks for commenting!
Hi Jamie,
I love recycled projects, too, especially those that I can turn into something truly beautiful like this crochet t-shirt rug. Glad you enjoyed both hubs - thanks for commenting and voting!
Great idea! Have tons of old tees.
Lilleyth - Have fun with crocheting with t-shirts!
I've always wanted to learn crocheting, but honestly it seems a little over whelming. I will be saving this one to come back to if I ever do get around to learning though! Amazing hub with great detail!
This hub is superb, but I'm not surprised. I'll send you my t-shirts!:))
Mythicalstorm273 - The video for beginning crocheters is easy to follow if you want to give it a try. Once you get the basic stitches, following a pattern is a snap! Good luck with it, and thanks for stopping in for the read!
Hi Sunshine625 - I'm sure your t-shirts would make some lovely throw rugs. When I first became interested in recycling t-shirts into rugs, I used to beg, borrow and steal t-shirts from my family. I even gave up a few of my tattered old favorites, and they did make beautiful rugs. Thanks for stopping in to read and comment!
I shared this link with my crochet group. It's a nice project.
Barbara Kay - Thank you for sharing my hub on making crochet t-shirt rugs with your crochet group! I hope they enjoy it. Summer is a great time to weed out those old t-shirts and recycle them into a great project! I appreciate the share!
P.S. They may also like the beach bags from recycled grocery bags project.
Brinafr3sh Level 5 Commenter 13 months ago
This is a cool article on crocheting rugs out of
t-shirts. This is a good hobby to do for anyone. It's relaxing to crochet. And it helps with going green. :)