Also, thanks to all of you who loved my rug! Here's a little tutorial so you can make your own!
Knot the strings end to end. I do this on the go, so the "yarn" doesn't get tangled. Use two strings held together as one "yarn" throughout. Using size 35 needles, cast on 38 stitches (or as many as you can fit on your needle). Knit in garter stitch until you reach the desired length of your rug. This will require a bit of wrestling from time to time. :) Bind off using a stretchy bind off technique. Then enjoy the wonderful texture!
If you make a rug using this technique, I'd love to see it. Please consider adding your photos the quilting with crazy mom flickr group. Knit rugs will be allowed there, too. :)
**Just a note about my flickr groups...In order to simplify things a bit, I've decided to merge my "quilt a long" and "inspired by crazymomquilts" group into one big happy group. PLEASE feel free to share any projects you've made inspired by my tutorials, quilt alongs, classes or patterns there. I'd love to see what you are making!
Sigh...I have wanted to learn to knit for a long time. No one to teach me at this time but I may have to teach myself so that I can use up my basket of selvages.
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Thanks for sharing.
I can't believe you found time to write up a tutorial and had pretty pictures to add as well. You are too much! I may have to knit up a rag rug too. I already have the needles... Hee hee!
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats on your book! I missed that you had one in the works. I want one too :). I also wanted to thank you for the knitted rag rug tutorial. I love these rugs.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this rug SO much...now if I only knew how to knit...LOL...
ReplyDeletethe book looks fantastic and thanks for sharing the info on the rug, I wondered how you were doing it.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Awesome! It is on my to-do list now!I think I just need to cut/ collect more fabric for this project!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI might have to get myself some needles. Two bits I'll get cramped hands from this, I bet! It's been an age since I've knit.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best places to learn to knit in www.knittinghelp.com.
ReplyDeleteI'm about halfway through your gook and LOVE it! I love the rug. I have been saving my selvedges for Cindy, but guess what....she's not getting them know. I have to try this rug! I'll make sure to add my photo when it's done. It will take me a while to get around to it, though. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda Jane, I wish I kept my selvages now! Can't wait to start!
ReplyDeleteJoy UK xx
I love reading your blog - I came to this post, saw the first photo and thought "chopsticks and noodles". Well, it is nearly lunchtime here ...
ReplyDeleteMargery, it's not just you. My husband and I thought it looked like chopsticks and noodles, too. :)
DeleteThis rug looks quite fun to make, and sounds really soft to step on with bare feet. I need to start gathering some old tshirts I can use to try this.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! A must do!!!
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thanks! I just love this rug and look forward to making my own. So if I read this right you used two strips as if it was one piece of yarn. I will be buying the needles today and giving this a try.
ReplyDeleteI saw the needles at the craft store but was concerned the length of them would not be long enough but i guess wrestling makes it work!!
thanks again
Kathie
Yes, Kathie, that is exactly right. I can't wait to see your rug!
DeleteThanks for the info CrazyMom -- this rug is just TOOOOO darn cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this tut! I feel so wasteful throwing out my salvages and since I've seen your rug I've been keeping them in their own little bin so I could one day make this!! Lovely :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make one of these!
ReplyDeleteif you can't knit, go on tutorials and find help...or find a lady in your church, or get the idiot's guide book. All have helped me a lot. Great rug, now I have rug envy..
ReplyDeleteI might just have to get one of these awesome books for my birthday present to myself!!
congrats!!
i've been thinking about crocheting one, but i love your knit rug! i think i have 35s, somewhere...
ReplyDeleteHave to say it again I love this rug I'm looking at scraps in a whole new way.
ReplyDeletethe first picture looks like some kind of asian noodle soup....with two turquoise chopsticks.
ReplyDeletelovely!!
and the rug is amazing!!!
I was hoping you would tell us how to do this! Thank you. I posted about your book on my blog today. I LOVE IT!!! I am thrilled to have gotten to play a small role in it too. Again many thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cool idea. I'd seen braided rugs but never a knitted rug.
ReplyDeleteomg! what a cool thing to do with scrap strips, lovely idea! it'll be a while before I have enough to make one though, surely. I'll have to start collecting asap :D
ReplyDeletewhat an inspiration you are! love this rug. i'm going to give it a try. i'm new to your blog, but came here via crafts.com
ReplyDeletejust saw your book and fell in love with it. i ordered it today. can't wait for it to arrive.
Anyone can learn to knit using free on-line videos. That's how I learned (am learning). Youtube is a valuable resource.
ReplyDeleteI teach 3rd graders to knit, and they make their own needles from dowels. And my demonstration needles are 1" diameter dowels, with larger wood screwed into one end. Sanded on an electric belt sander to make points... What diameter would 35's be? I can't imagine you have to be precise!!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and love it! I am not a knitter, but I've been wanting to make one of these rugs. I've been cutting up my strips into small enough widths and found a great you tube video on how to make the casting stitch and the basic garter stitch. All I need is the needles and I am ready to go. I also posted a link to your site in my blog. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteWow thanks for all the fabulous tips and ideas...this was the first time I found your blog...thank you,Carol
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm new to your blog. My favourite crafts are patchwork and quilting so I have endless strips of fabric and I just can't throw anything away! I also like to crochet and knit so this is a perfect project for me. I love your join as you go method. I'm definitely going to try this and just pick it up as and when the strips appear after some sewing :) Thanks for this. Maggie xx
ReplyDeleteI've just started one of these. Done about 6" so far. I'll let you know how I get on - I've joined your Flickr group so if it's a success I'll upload some photos. Thanks for the tutorial. Maggie xx
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to make one of these, and now, here you are with the tutorial on it. Now to get my fabric all cut. I am wanting to make one a tad bigger than yours. One to go in front of our fireplace hearth. We live in a house that looks like an old farm house. This will be perfect! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI love this, might have to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteLove your rug! I am a self taught knitter via book and have to give this a try. I am not a sewer so could you give me an idea of what type and how much material to buy based on your size indicated above?
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Kelly
What a great idea! i think I'm going to try it with crochet, though - easier to pick up where I left off.
ReplyDeleteHave been a blog reader for a little while, and just found this while taking a look around. Such a cool idea! I love the idea of making something so beautiful AND functional out of scraps.
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