How to make a fluffy rag rug

If you have old towels or t-shirts you can make your own fluffy rag rug. Make your rug out of old towels for an absorbent bathmat or out of old t-shirts or other scrap material for a unique throw rug.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• rubber craft grid
• scissors
• old towels or t-shirts

1. 
    

   Take your rubber craft grid and cut it to the size you would like your rug. You can find this grid at a fabric store. It costs about $5 per yard. You can make several small rugs with a yard of the grid or one large rug.

2. 
    

   Cut your towel or t-shirt into 1/2 inch strips. Then cut those strips into two inch sections.

3. 
    

   Thread the two inch pieces through the grid so both ends are on the same side and tie into a knot. This will create the fluffy effect when all the holes in the grid are filled. You can even wash your rug on the gentle cycle in the washing machine.

Tips & Warnings

• You can alternate with towel and t-shirts too. Mix and match your material to create a unique look.

[dizziebarr]

on 9/25/2009 where can i find the rubber grid...I've looked everywhere! :(

[elyria]

on 4/7/2009 Great project to try!

[sonni57]

on 3/21/2009 Great craft idea thanks I'll pass this on to my sister she likes this kind of thing.

[joni04]

on 3/10/2009 What a cute rug, I will do this for my daughter's bedroom! *****

[IcyCucky]

on 3/10/2009 Great project for me to do!