Rag rugs. They are such a classic! All of us have probably seen them in our grandmothers’ homes.
These rugs were, and are, so economical and very stylish. More about that later!
Everything needed to learn how to make a rag rug can be found on this page. There are tutorials and patterns showing how to weave a rag rug as well as braid and crochet rag rugs!
What are rag rugs?
Rag rugs are a classic rustic style of rugs designed due to the need for inexpensive and efficient home decor.
Rag rugs are area rugs in many shapes and sizes and composed from fabric scraps. The fabric scraps can be used to make a crochet rag rug, braided rug, or even a woven rug.
Making rag rugs is a DIY old farmhouse project and an inexpensive, creative and fun way to repurpose and recycle old fabric and clothing. All of the supplies needed are some fabric scraps or old clothing and basic hand sewing supplies.
Rag rugs were popular during the industrial revolution using fabric scraps, flour sacks, and old clothing. During the 1920s, the act of making these rugs began declining.
Areas of poverty did continue this economical way of rug making. During World War II, when families needed to be thrifty, weaving, crocheting and braiding rag rugs made a brief come-back.
Now rag rug tutorials abound, as the craft is resurfacing. It’s easy, fun, relaxing, and uses up all of those scraps!
What can you use to make a rag rug?
As mentioned above, rag rugs are very economical! There is no need to run out and spend hard earned cash on fabric from the craft stores.
These rugs can be made from T-shirts, sheets, remnants of old clothing, and even thrift store fabrics and clothes!
Repurposing fabric to make a rag rug keeps the cost so low. Most of the investment is in the time and energy used to make them.
Take a minute to scroll down this page to see all there is to see about rag rugs! This homesteading tradition will become a staple craft in your home!
Check out our rug making page to learn more ways to make rugs for your home!
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A really great recycling project with scrap fabric is to make a toothbrush rag rug. Here is a tutorial on how to make a toothbrush rag rug.
The Brooklyn Refinery
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A tutorial on how to make a braided rag rug.
Craft Passion
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A video on how to make a braided rag rug.
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How to make rag rugs.
Hunker
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Braided rugs are a nice farmhouse style to a home. Learn how to make a braided rug yourself with old tee shirts.
My Poppet Makes
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Learn how to create a braided t-shirt rag rug with this tutorial.
Catholic Sprouts
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No crochet hook needed. This t-shirt rug is finger crocheted.
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With this tutorial learn how to crochet a rag rug using scrap fabric, old sheets, etc.
Heart Hook Home
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This tutorial by Sugar Bee Crafts walks you through how to crochet a rag rug out of old sheets!
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A step-by-step guide to rag rug crochet by upcycling your old T-shirts, sheets, and even towel.
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Learn how to crochet an oval rug using fabric yarn for a recycled rag rug.
The Spruce Crafts
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Recycle denim shirts or skirts into a homespun, farmhouse look rug.
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With strong twine, lots of scrap fabric, a crochet hook and this free tutorial crochet a rag rug for your home.
My Poppet Makes
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Learn how to make a beautiful rag rug from old bedsheets with this video tutorial.
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Add a textured, cable knit bath mat to your home with this free pattern by Cocoknits.
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This project shows you how to recycle fabric to create beautiful rag rugs.
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Meredith shares tips and techniques for making a no-sew braided rag rug.
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How to make a rag rug from old worn-out jeans and lots of cotton yarn scraps.
My Poppet Makes
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Crochet a rag rug.
Sugar Bee Crafts
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A video on with basic instructions on making a rag rug.
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Several ideas on how to make a rag rug out of strips of materials as suggested by the ThriftyFun community.
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This t-shirt rag rug project is a great one to start with when using homemade t-yarn. It has a rustic look.
My Poppet Makes
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In this post, Dedri shows how to crochet a simple round rag rug using single crochet, half-double crochet, or double crochet stitches.
Look At What I Made
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Step-by-step tutorial of instructions and multiple pictures on a DIY Simple rag knot shag rug.
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A Piece of Rainbow will show how to create a beautiful circular t-shirt rag rug with this tutorial.
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Weave a Boho t-shirt rag rug with an easy DIY loom.
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Information and instructions on making a rag rug using the Amish Knot technique.
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Learn how to weave a rag rug on a frame loom.
Kaliko
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Here is a free tutorial on a non-sew rag rug.
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Rag rugs are classics and one of the easiest DIY home decor rug projects.
A Beautiful Mess
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