Round Crochet Rug
Size K/10.5 (7 mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Safety pin, or 6" length
of string
Fun, funky and fast, this rug is a great
weekend project. Make a small one for a retro chair cushion, or make one big
enough to add drama and warmth to a
room of any size.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Some knowledge of crochet is assumed
for these instructions.
FINISHED SIZE AND SUPPLIES
This rug can be any size that you want.
We've listed the amount of yarn that
you'll need to make the rug in each of
three sizes, but you can make it larger
and larger just by stitching additional
rounds with more hanks of yarn. (Blue
Sky Bulky is wrapped in hanks rather
than balls.)
MAIN RUG COLOR
22" across = 5 hanks
27"across = 7 hanks
321/2" across = 10 hanks
CONTRASTING BORDER
1 hank of another color
Note: If you decide to make a rug larger
than 321/2" across, you may need more
than one hank of the contrasting border
color.
ABBREVIATIONS
To make crochet instructions easier to
read, abbreviations are commonly used
for the stitches. The following list
explains the abbreviations you'll find in
the instructions.
Beg = Begin(ning)
Blo = Back loop only*
Ch = Chain
Cont = Continue
Ea = Each
Hk = Hook
Inc = Increase
Lp = Loop
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sc = Single crochet
Sc blo = Single crochet in the back loop only*
Sk = Skip
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
* Crochet stitches are usually worked
into both of the top loops of the stitch
in the previous round or row. Except for
the first round and border (final round),
all of the single crochet stitches for this
rug are made into only one loop the
back one of the stitch in the previous
round.
GAUGE
9 sts and 9 rows to 4"
Note: The size of your rug depends on
the number of rounds you decide to
stitch. Gauge isn't that important. As
long as you use the recommended hook
size and don't crochet too loose or tight,
your rug will turn out fine.
DIRECTIONS
All sts are worked into previous round
(the round that was just completed).
Using size K crochet hook and Blue Sky
Bulky, place a sl st on hk, ch 4, sl st in
first ch to join beg and end to make a lp
(ring). Ch 1, place st marker, safety pin, or string in last st (ch) to mark beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: 8 sc around (working ea st into
center of ring), place marker. [8 sc in
rnd]
Note: At end of all rnds, do not turn.
Do not join beg and end of rnds, except border rnd.
Rnd 2: Sk ch-1 at start rnd 1, *sc blo in
next sc, 2 sc blo in next sc (1-st inc
made), rep from * to marker, move
marker. [12 sc]
Rnd 3: As rnd 2. [18 sc]
Rnd 4: *Sc blo in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc
blo in next sc (inc made), rep from * to
marker, move marker. [24 sc]
Rnd 5: *Sc blo in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc
blo in next sc (inc made), rep from * to
marker, move marker. [30 sc]
Rnd 6: *Sc blo in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc
blo in next sc (inc made), rep from * to
marker, mover marker. [36 sc]
Cont working additional rnds, AT SAME
TIME in every row work 1 more sc blo
than made in previous row, before making inc. (Increases move by 1 sc each
rnd). Move marker at end of every rnd.
Note: Every few rounds, smooth rug on
flat surface to check work. Small ripples
will disappear when rug is washed and
blocked. Substantial ripples canıııt be
fixed. Rip out one or more rounds (to
the point where ripples begin) and
restitch, working first new round with 2
more single crochet (back loop only)
stitches (than previous round) between
each increase. Work until measurement across piece is 1" less than desired final measurement. Cut yarn 6" from hk.
Border Rnd: Using contrasting border
yarn, sc in ea st to marker (working ea
sc into both sts of sc in previous rnd),
sl st in first st of rnd. Fasten off by
removing lp from hk, cutting yarn and
pulling end through lp on hk. Wash and block as explained below. Don't skip these steps! Perimeter of rug may have slightly squarish points. Blocking eliminates these.
WASHING
Fill washer with warm water and small
amount of mild soap. Add rug and soak
for 20 minutes. DO NOT AGITATE!
Spin, remove rug, fill washer with warm
rinse water, add rug and soak for 10
minutes. Spin again.
BLOCKING
Lay rug flat on clean floor with towel
underneath. Shape into perfect circle,
pin to towel if necessary, and let dry
undisturbed.
*This rug may be washed using the
same method as used to wash and
block.
This project was contributed by Kathy Pususta from
Blue Sky Alpacas
By Shellie Wilson. Shellie is the chief creative editor for Craftbits.
Started this last night & it's already looking great! Love it! This project is easy to follow with good instructions. I'm using up lots of yarn I've had sitting around--and making a very useful rug in the process.
I haven't made this yet, but I sure love the idea. My whole downstairs is old hardwood floors and I mean OLD...scratched, faded, etc. I would love to cover every inch with these little rugs, but I suppose that's not appropriate. Maybe one or two? I'd love to do a nice big one for my living room (which is relatively small. I wonder how much yarn that would actually take...hmmmm...would be lovely, though!
Rachel
TLC Inspirations
Size 's' hook & strips of old (or new) fabric [ie. old sheets, bolt ends or new fabric purchased by the yard] & you have the makings for a 'rag rug'. totally machine washable!
I am excited about crocheting a rug, but out of fabric strips, even old strips of blankets! Just another thing to add to my project list!!!
I love this idea it is just what I was looking for.
Very easy to interpret. Have been loooking for easy round crochet rug pattern as I am using strips from recycled T-shirts. Great. Thanks!
fantastic! looks easy to me!
this is the next item on my list!
A VERY NICELY DONEUP CRAFT