There are lots of diy posts about rag rugs out there but most of them just left me confused.
How to make a handmade braided rag rug.
The video photos help tremendously and the directions are the most concise i found.
I suggest doing this while listening to pa s fiddle band cd for full homesteading effect.
Across decades of american history braided rugs sometimes known as rag rugs were popular for their versatility and frugality.
You can even make one yourself using some basic.
Handmade braided rugs braided the way your grandmother did it can save you money and make your house cozy.
Trust me on this i have looked.
Braided rugs are a classic element of farmhouse style derived from a need for low cost and efficient decor options.
In order to make the woven rug shown in the top picture look up four strand braided rag rugs i make them using a four strand braid where you loup the fourth strand into the previous row.
Fortunately this braided rag rug tutorial by megan nielsen is excellent and most likely the best you re going to find.
I plan to make more as i find more sheets so we have pretty rugs all throughout our new house.
If you d like to add a rustic touch to your home a braided rag rug might be just the ticket.
Here s a tutorial on how to make rag rugs so you can make some too.