How To Make A Rug From Old Ties

One great way to recycle old neckties is to make rugs.

How to make a rug from old ties.

You ll only need one or two old t shirts some scissors to cut up your yarn with and a large crochet hook. Use those old holiday ties that are nearly forgotten about to make a nice rug for the christmas season or themed ties for other special occasions. Since valentine s day is right around the corner i decided to make a rug using only red ties. I first got interested in making things out of old ties after i inherited 198 of them from my great aunt tudor says.

Only basic crochet skills are required to make this handy mat. Dreamweavers executive rug made from upcycled silk blend ties saved from the cutting floor. No ties were harmed in the making of this special rug. Crochet a rag rug from old t shirts.

And you can make one too any size you want. Area rug and matching stool. After my diy weaving project i felt like i needed another challenge so i decided to tackle another large scale project that s been on my list a diy rug from scratch. You ll have to do quite a bit of sewing for this one but it s so much worth the effort when you see this beautiful rug that you ve created.

7 ways to make rag rugs 1. I purchased a lot of old ties on ebay i was very pleased with the mixed lot that i received for a very reasonable price. I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also. See color selections here according to lifestyles furniture s website who said going green couldn t look good one of our best selling rugs the executive is thickly plush with deep softness provided by its unique pile.

She uses a thick felt backing for her necktie rugs because it s easy to sew. I made a huge diy rug 5 8 from scratch with just a handful of supplies.