Crochet: Circular Rug

Reminiscent of homemade vintage goods, I used old fabric to create a small bath rug using the technique of crochet. It was a fun process of making fabric yarn and then devising a pattern for a simple rug. The pattern is made up of increasing double crochet stitches. It worked up fairly quickly and created a soft cushioned product.

I added this little nest with eggs to accent the rug. I like the pop of orange. The height of the double crochet stitches builds the rug rather quickly. It was a joy to make. The color is quite organic. It would be fun to make one in a bright raspberry or vibrant orange.

This is the finished product. A sweet little circular rug for any small space. I think I may try a rectangular one next. My grandmother told me that when she was a young girl they would wind fabric scraps into balls of yarn. Her mother would then take that fabric yarn and crochet rugs for their home. It is a great way to repurpose fabric or worn sheets into something useful and homemade. Aloha.

~Christie