How to Prepare Cotton Strips for a Crocheted Rug

An attractive and useful rug can be made from strips of cotton fabric if you know how to crochet. This is a great way to recycle old sheets or clothing. The ends of the strips of fabric are not attached to each other, but left loose for a rustic appearance for the rug. This sturdy rug is great for a hallway or bathroom and can be washed in the washing machine. Dry the rug on a flat surface to maintain its shape.

Things You'll Need

• 5 yards used or new cotton fabric for a 3-by-5-foot rug
• Iron
• Ruler
• Scissors

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Wash and dry all recycled fabrics and iron all fabrics to remove wrinkles.

   • 2

     Mark one edge of the fabric every inch with a pencil, using the ruler.

   • 3

     Cut a 1-inch long slit perpendicular to the edge at the markings with the scissors.

   • 4

     Hold the fabric in your hands and firmly rip the fabric at the slits to create the strips.

   • 5

     Roll the cotton strips into balls by winding the fabric around itself.