After looking at a bunch of options here s how i decided to make my t shirt yarn.
How to make a knotted t shirt rug.
Knotted rag rugs are also a great way for craft enthusiasts to use up small scraps of fabric.
To weave a 30 diameter rug we need about 6 7 x large women s t shirts.
Cut the t shirts into long 1 2 strips.
Stick the knots into the glue strip leaving 1 2 inch between each knot image 2.
Turn them into a fun knotted rug or bathmat.
On my first trip to salvation army to get fabrics to make our rag rug i ended up with a pile of t shirts the size of an elephant realizing i was totally lost in all the colors i put them all back.
Then grab a mesh rug canvas a latch hook a cup of your favorite beverage and get set up in front of your favorite tv series.
T shirts the amount will depend on how big you want your rug.
Choosing fabric colors for your diy rag rug how much fabric do i need to make t shirt yarn.
Not only are they fabulous for style they are soft and warm underneath.
No sewing skills required you just have to know how to tie a knot.
If you re making your own t shirt yarn cut off the top of the t shirt directly underneath the arms and cut off the hem.
Continue to glue knotted t shirt sections all the way up the edge of the mat.
Lay a t shirt out on your work surface.
Move onto the next row.
Place a strip of hot glue 1 inch from the previous row.
Read on to learn how to make a knotted rag rug.
Well trying to learn persian knot tied rug making is a lot like trying to learn how to make cheese by first discovering you need to learn how to raise cows.
Don t throw away those old t shirts.
Continue to add glue and knotted sections until the full doormat is covered image 3.
Knotted rag rugs can bring a true touch of country charm into your house.
It ll probably take a few shirts for you to get the technique down but after that you ll be able to turn a t shirt into a ball of yarn in just a few minutes.
Before you throw them out or give them away make some t shirt yarn.
This makes knotting the rug a little easier and also allows you to untie one section of rug and throw it in the washing machine if it gets dirty.
Making the yarn is actually really easy.
A size q 16mm crochet hook about 3 at your local crafts store less with a coupon if you don t have a hook of that size hand crochet will work but your stitches will be a little looser.
You might get hooked on rug making when you find out how relaxing it is to create these beautiful no waste projects.