How to Make a Crocheted Rag Rug

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find suitable cotton fabric for making the rug.

   Old t-shirts, tops, bed linen, tablecloths, etc. can all be suitable sources of fabric, as well as your fabric stash.
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   Step 2: Launder all fabrics to be used.

   , Generally,
   1.5
   - 2 inches (3.8cm to 5cm) wide is a good width. , Iron the seams if desired––it looks neater in the end result. ,, Double Crochet 6 and slip stitch the ends together.
   
   Increases start on the second round.
   
   An increase is made by making 2 dc in a same stitch. ,, (dc in one, two dc in the next, etc.).
   
   As the rounds become wider, there are more stitches in between each increase. ,,,
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   Step 3: Cut the fabric into strips according to the size of your crochet hook.

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   Step 4: Sew the strips end to end.

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   Step 5: Roll the "yarn" into a ball.

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   Step 6: Begin to crochet "in the round" as usual

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   Step 7: by chaining 6 and slip stitching them together in a loop.

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   Step 8: Work 2 dc in every dc around the circle

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   Step 9: in the second round.

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    Step 10: Make an increase on every other stitch in the third round.

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    Step 11: Crochet two DC stitches between each increase in round 4.

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    Step 12: Crochet three DC stitches between each increase in round 5.

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    Step 13: Follow the pattern for each remaining round until your rug reaches the desired size.

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