Crochet with fabric strips

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Crochet or knit with rag yarn made from fabric strips to upcycle worn clothing, thrift store finds, bed linens, and fabric remnants.

when i was little... like 6 years old... i wanted to learn how to crochet... my mom showed me how to do the simple chain stitch... i remember sitting and chaining a whole skein of yarn... one skein turned into more skeins... and i remember gifting those LONG chains to family and friends... {they must have been thrilled...} then... i started taking crochet lessons from a neighbors grandmother... the first project i wanted to make was and easter outfit... whoa! can't even imagine now what that…

Learn how to crochet with fabric strips thanks to a collection of tutorials and free patterns for a basket, rag rug and purse.

If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you probably already know that I LOVE to make rugs for my home. I have KNIT several of them over the past several years and they are some of my favorite things that I make! I always get questions about crocheting rag rugs and I am happy to say I have worked out the kinks and figured out a way to do so. Here's a tutorial on how to make one of your own! MAKE THE YARN: First, you need to make fabric yarn. This is a good way to use up a lot of scraps…

If you've been reading this blog for awhile, you probably already know that I LOVE to make rugs for my home. I have KNIT several of them ...

I recently knitted a bath mat using yarn that I had made from fabric strips. Unfortunately, I didn't photograph the entire process (because I didn't know I'd like the end product so much!), so this post is more of a guideline than an actual tutorial... but I hope you'll get the idea about how to

Making rag rugs dates back to the 1800s, when thrifty homemakers would reuse old clothes and fabric scraps as floor coverings. Rag rugs are simple to make, very sturdy, and the scrappy mix of colors makes them beautiful.

If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.

Learn how to make fabric twine easy with this fantastic and easy step-by-step tutorial. Read the tips and design options to customize it.