Step-by-Step Instructions to Braiding Rugs

Braided rugs are easy to make.

Braided rugs can make a room feel more warm and comfortable, but they can be expensive if purchased from a store. Braided rugs were first created by people who wanted to make use of worn out clothing and textiles, and the same process can be used today. Making your own braided rug will save you money, and allow you to create a handicraft just like people did long ago.

Things You'll Need

• 4 yards wool fabric
• Curved needle
• Nylon thread
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut or tear wool fabric into strips. Each strip should be at least 3 inches wide, and can be varying lengths. You can use old wool fabric from jackets, shirts, and bedding, or you can purchase new wool fabric from a fabric store.

2. 

   Braid the strips carefully.

   Sew the ends of the strips together using nylon thread. Continue sewing the ends together until you have created three very long strips of wool. Braid the strips together carefully and tightly. The tighter you braid the wool, the more dense your rug will be. After you have braided the strips together, you should have one very long braided chain.

3. 

   Carefully sew the braids together.

   Curl one end of the braid into itself, and begin coiling the braid around. Once 3 to 4 inches have been coiled, begin sewing the coil onto itself using a curved needle and nylon thread. The curved needle will make it easier to sew the braid together. Once sewn, continue coiling the braid around itself, sewing along the way. Pretty soon, the entire braid will be sewn to itself in a coiled pattern. Your braided rug is now complete.

References

• Craft Town: Make a Braided Rug
• Thrifty Fun: Making a Rag Rug