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Ragged But Rugged

June 18, 2013 by jd wolfe

crochet rag rug from sheets

http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/upcycled-linens-crochet-rag-rug-tutorial.html

 

Well, this rug isn’t actually ragged.  It’s just made in the style of a Rag Rug which makes it rugged, for sure.  What I like about this project is that it not only uses recycled thrift store sheets but also emphasizes the make-do attitude of the crocheter who, having discovered that she doesn’t have enough material in the sheets she just purchased, digs out some others from a cupboard, dies them, and creates a rug that probably looks better than it would have with only her original sheets.

I like the thriftyness of the project.  I like Allison’s creativity and her excellent tutorial.  I like everything except what those fabric strips would do to my wrists.  But, if that isn’t a problem for you, this project will be a winner.  I can just see the run on sheets at thrift stores all over the country.  Watch out!

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Comments

  1. Allison @ Dream a Little Bigger says

    June 18, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Thanks so much for sharing my rug and your kind words. Very exciting to see my project on Craft Gossip!

  2. jd wolfe says

    June 18, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    I am always thrilled to be able to share fantastic crochet work. Yours is special!
    jd

  3. Sheila says

    June 19, 2013 at 5:35 am

    Love it! Upcycled projects make you feel so good:)

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