Crochet a Rag Rug by Cal Patch

Intermediate | 34 min

Taught by Cal Patch

Learn how to make a traditional crocheted rag rug with Cal Patch. Rag rugs are a great opportunity to use up recycled fabrics like old bed sheets and T-shirts. In this class, Cal shares expert tips on how to shred the fabric intro strips and connect them to make one continuous “yarn” for crocheting. Once you’ve learned the chain stitch and single crochet stitch, you’ll work in spirals to create a round or oval rug.

Learn how to:

Shred fabric to make strips
Connect strips
Work a chain stitch
Work a single crochet stitch
Work a slipstitch

What you’ll get:

A detailed class on how to crochet a rag rug
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Itemized supply list
Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor and author Cal Patch
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction
Overview00:37

Materials
Materials00:55

Preparing Fabric
Cut fabric and join strips06:27

Crochet Rug
Crocheting a round rug10:24
Crocheting an oval rug13:28
Finish02:16

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

Old T-shirts / knit fabric yardage / or woven fabric yardage
Sharp scissors
Crochet hook size Q/15mm (you may need to adjust hook size to get a firm fabric)