I’ve never crocheted a day in my life and your video I followed and made the most beautiful rug today!! It took me a little but to get the hang of it but I think I nailed it for my first time! Thank you for the most helpful content ever! You are so nice to listen to it’s like coffee with a kind friend! I appreciate you!!
That's is so awesome. I love hearing about your success. I am on Facebook. Rag Rug by Erin. I post different things. You might find it interesting. Many people's work.
I ad soooo glad i found you...i am a knitter , so never was into crochet, however always wanted to do crochet rugs for my home...You have made it so easy to follow and i can't thank you enough....
Glad you found it helpful. On my website www.ragrugsbyerin.com all my 130+ tutorials are organized there better than TH-cam allows. No account needed. Just click on the link in the Playlist description and view as many times as you like for free 😉.
Always good to review the basics :) I started on a new rug yesterday, doing it with 1/2 inch strips, but I'm Navajo plying it before using it. It's turning out tighter and thicker then I expected, might want to give it a try... Might make a good doormat, but it is material intensive.
ERin ! I just figure it out watching your video about keeping the rug flat ! Relatively simple , thank you anyway for your quick answer . I am getting good an ( addicted) ......
hey Erin your videos are really helpful. thank you. i am a basic beginner I have made two circle rugs and now finishing an oval. do you have a video on how to finish the rug? I am wondering how you blend in the final stitches on an oval rug. thanks
I am glad you are enjoying creating your rag rugs. Here is the playlist for my Rag Rug Information and Help Videos th-cam.com/play/PLAEHBqI5JB7b6jtGq2q5MCzNP9wuvvHjY.html There are 30 tutorials in this playlist. Tutorial 11 shows you how to finish your rag rug. It is easier and still free to view my tutorials on my website. They are organized simpler than TH-cam allows me to do it. www.ragrugsbyerin.com
I have 2 different ones. If you go to my website www.ragrugsbyerin.com in the free video section the playlist Rag Rug Information and Help Videos click on the blue link in the description. There are over 30 videos in that playlist. You will find the videos there.
Hi Erin. . I love your video. I am excited to start. Is it possible for u to give a wriiten instruction. Im especially in need to the Instructions on how to do the turns for the oval rugs. Thank you so much
+marlene pillay I do not have written instructions on my rugs as of now. Quick cheater guide: First corner: 3 single crochets in the end hole Second corner: 2 times into the 1st end hole and 2 times into the 2nd end hole Third corner: There is usually 3 holes on this end - do 2 single crochets in each of the holes. After that you will have to use your own judgement. You might want to view my video "Keep and Oval Rag Rug Flat & Smooth". I think that might be helpful. Good luck and thank you for viewing!!
I have nearly finished my first ever oval rag rug. The instructions for how to keep it flat were brilliant, it was much easier than i thought. Is there a video showing how to finish the rug? Is it better to finish just after a curve or in the middle of a straight? Thanks
Here you will find direct links to my rag rug tutorials as found on TH-cam. Each playlist will have all the parts you will need to complete each rug. Do not add it to your cart just click on the link. It is all free to you. This should make finding my videos and all it parts more convenient. www.ragrugsbyerin.com/collections/rag-rug-tutorials Glad you found the video. I was just getting ready to attach the video. Have a good weekend.
Dear Erin ! I did 2 stiches in each corner hole as you say , now for the next corner do i have to do the same thing or i have to do 2 stiches in 4 holes etc etc ! Sorry maybee its a strange question but i am new at it ! I finished my first rectangular rug yesterday and i am pretty proud of myself Ha ha ha ! You are a good teacher ! Thanks
Suzanne, It is not an exact science making it around the corners. You may put 2 single croches in all 3 holes or you may do 2 in the end holes and 1 in the middle. You only add 2 stitches in 1 hole when you need the extra to get around the corner and not make your rug cup up or pull to much. If you add to many stitches around the corners it will get floppy and wavy. I suggest you watch Keep an Oval Rag Rug Flat & Smooth th-cam.com/video/YBHfkZUIe6c/w-d-xo.html This should help. Good Luck.
+Sabina Carohib Yes, you do add extra stitches on every or almost every corner/end. You would not add extra stitches if you had several rounds that you added to many. You may want to veiw on my channel. "Keep an Oval Rag Rug Flat & Smooth". It talks more about adding stitches when the rug is larger. You can find that video in my Playlist called "Rag Rug Information and Help Videos". This Playlist has 15 helpful videos for rag ruggers. Thanks for veiwing and good luck with your project!!
+MrDevourtoSurvive If I am understanding the question. Your rug is curving up on the ends? You are probably not adding enough stitches on the ends to keep it flat and even. You might want to watch my video "Keep and Oval Rag Rug Flat & Smooth" this is the address: th-cam.com/video/YBHfkZUIe6c/w-d-xo.html If it is doing it too much you may need to take some of it out and add the stitches, but if it is slight just adding some stitches will correct it. Never add stitches on the straight away. By adding stitches I mean: Add a second single crochet stitch in the the same hole. I hope my explaination is concise. Good Luck!!
Never add stitches in the straight aways. If it is wavy on the arches you are adding to many stitches. Here is the video that talks about how to know when to add the stitches. Keep and Oval Rag Rug Flat and Smooth. th-cam.com/video/YBHfkZUIe6c/w-d-xo.html I have a playlist called Rag Rug Information and Help Videos. It has over 20 videos to help deal with questions and concerns. Here is the link for that play list. Hope that helps. th-cam.com/play/PLAEHBqI5JB7b6jtGq2q5MCzNP9wuvvHjY.html
I use recycled sheets. I get them from lots of places. Thrift stores, yard sales, donated by friends etc. I have over 90 videos most are on rag rugs. You may want to check out my Facebook page, Rag Rugs by Erin. I post my blog there, there is a direct link to my channel, I post other viewers rug creations and various other things related to rag rug making. Hope that helps. 😊
I’ve never crocheted a day in my life and your video I followed and made the most beautiful rug today!! It took me a little but to get the hang of it but I think I nailed it for my first time! Thank you for the most helpful content ever! You are so nice to listen to it’s like coffee with a kind friend! I appreciate you!!
That's is so awesome. I love hearing about your success. I am on Facebook. Rag Rug by Erin. I post different things. You might find it interesting. Many people's work.
I ad soooo glad i found you...i am a knitter , so never was into crochet, however always wanted to do crochet rugs for my home...You have made it so easy to follow and i can't thank you enough....
😊😉🧡
Very helpful I am new to crochet rag rug making, I was struggling with how many single crochets at the roundabout corner
Glad you found it helpful. On my website www.ragrugsbyerin.com all my 130+ tutorials are organized there better than TH-cam allows. No account needed. Just click on the link in the Playlist description and view as many times as you like for free 😉.
Always good to review the basics :) I started on a new rug yesterday, doing it with 1/2 inch strips, but I'm Navajo plying it before using it. It's turning out tighter and thicker then I expected, might want to give it a try... Might make a good doormat, but it is material intensive.
***** Sounds interesting and lovely!!
I love your rag rugs oval and rectangular are awsome what other fabrics can u use making rag rugs
Thank you. Clothing, denim, t-shirts etc.
Excellent instruction. Thank you! I have done several of these but had forgotten details.
My pleasure. Thanks for viewing. Tickled you enjoyed it.
Thank you can't wait to get started
I hope you enjoy it. Be careful it can be addicting lol.
ERin ! I just figure it out watching your video about keeping the rug flat ! Relatively simple , thank you anyway for your quick answer . I am getting good an ( addicted) ......
Great. It happens. LOL Have fun.
hey Erin your videos are really helpful. thank you. i am a basic beginner I have made two circle rugs and now finishing an oval. do you have a video on how to finish the rug? I am wondering how you blend in the final stitches on an oval rug. thanks
I am glad you are enjoying creating your rag rugs. Here is the playlist for my Rag Rug Information and Help Videos th-cam.com/play/PLAEHBqI5JB7b6jtGq2q5MCzNP9wuvvHjY.html There are 30 tutorials in this playlist. Tutorial 11 shows you how to finish your rag rug. It is easier and still free to view my tutorials on my website. They are organized simpler than TH-cam allows me to do it. www.ragrugsbyerin.com
Do you have a video on how to switch colors?
I have 2 different ones. If you go to my website www.ragrugsbyerin.com in the free video section the playlist Rag Rug Information and Help Videos click on the blue link in the description. There are over 30 videos in that playlist. You will find the videos there.
What do you put on the back of the rug so it doesn’t slide?
I don't use anything on my rugs. Some people use the squishy mesh they use for shelf lining and place that underneath.
Hi Erin. . I love your video. I am excited to start. Is it possible for u to give a wriiten instruction. Im especially in need to the Instructions on how to do the turns for the oval rugs. Thank you so much
+marlene pillay I do not have written instructions on my rugs as of now. Quick cheater guide: First corner: 3 single crochets in the end hole Second corner: 2 times into the 1st end hole and 2 times into the 2nd end hole Third corner: There is usually 3 holes on this end - do 2 single crochets in each of the holes. After that you will have to use your own judgement. You might want to view my video "Keep and Oval Rag Rug Flat & Smooth". I think that might be helpful. Good luck and thank you for viewing!!
Thank you so much Erin. I Really appreciate your help. Have a blessed day
I have nearly finished my first ever oval rag rug. The instructions for how to keep it flat were brilliant, it was much easier than i thought. Is there a video showing how to finish the rug? Is it better to finish just after a curve or in the middle of a straight? Thanks
It's ok. I just found it. Thanks
Here you will find direct links to my rag rug tutorials as found on TH-cam. Each playlist will have all the parts you will need to complete each rug. Do not add it to your cart just click on the link. It is all free to you. This should make finding my videos and all it parts more convenient.
www.ragrugsbyerin.com/collections/rag-rug-tutorials Glad you found the video. I was just getting ready to attach the video. Have a good weekend.
Dear Erin ! I did 2 stiches in each corner hole as you say , now for the next corner do i have to do the same thing or i have to do 2 stiches in 4 holes etc etc ! Sorry maybee its a strange question but i am new at it ! I finished my first rectangular rug yesterday and i am pretty proud of myself Ha ha ha ! You are a good teacher ! Thanks
Suzanne, It is not an exact science making it around the corners. You may put 2 single croches in all 3 holes or you may do 2 in the end holes and 1 in the middle. You only add 2 stitches in 1 hole when you need the extra to get around the corner and not make your rug cup up or pull to much. If you add to many stitches around the corners it will get floppy and wavy. I suggest you watch Keep an Oval Rag Rug Flat & Smooth th-cam.com/video/YBHfkZUIe6c/w-d-xo.html This should help. Good Luck.
Wondering same thing
have we to Add in every round
+Sabina Carohib Yes, you do add extra stitches on every or almost every corner/end. You would not add extra stitches if you had several rounds that you added to many. You may want to veiw on my channel. "Keep an Oval Rag Rug Flat & Smooth". It talks more about adding stitches when the rug is larger. You can find that video in my Playlist called "Rag Rug Information and Help Videos". This Playlist has 15 helpful videos for rag ruggers. Thanks for veiwing and good luck with your project!!
Mine started to bow as I got further along. Any tips?
+MrDevourtoSurvive If I am understanding the question. Your rug is curving up on the ends? You are probably not adding enough stitches on the ends to keep it flat and even. You might want to watch my video "Keep and Oval Rag Rug Flat & Smooth" this is the address: th-cam.com/video/YBHfkZUIe6c/w-d-xo.html If it is doing it too much you may need to take some of it out and add the stitches, but if it is slight just adding some stitches will correct it. Never add stitches on the straight away. By adding stitches I mean: Add a second single crochet stitch in the the same hole. I hope my explaination is concise. Good Luck!!
Thank you
My pleasure!
Helpful. Thank you.
My pleasure!!
My rug is wavy. Do I need to add more stitches or less?
Never add stitches in the straight aways. If it is wavy on the arches you are adding to many stitches. Here is the video that talks about how to know when to add the stitches. Keep and Oval Rag Rug Flat and Smooth. th-cam.com/video/YBHfkZUIe6c/w-d-xo.html I have a playlist called Rag Rug Information and Help Videos. It has over 20 videos to help deal with questions and concerns. Here is the link for that play list. Hope that helps. th-cam.com/play/PLAEHBqI5JB7b6jtGq2q5MCzNP9wuvvHjY.html
Erin Halvorsen thank you so much!
So you go into the hole, not the top of the stitch....right?
+Berda Jones That is correct, Berda, on this rug. Hope you are not freezing up there. It has been in the low 90s here almost every day. Record heat!
where do you buy the material from? From Ontario,Canada
I use recycled sheet. I get donations from friends and family, yard sales and thrift stores.
Thank you so much for your tutorial. Where do you get sheets? Do you use new ones or but it by the yard in the crate store?
I use recycled sheets. I get them from lots of places. Thrift stores, yard sales, donated by friends etc. I have over 90 videos most are on rag rugs. You may want to check out my Facebook page, Rag Rugs by Erin. I post my blog there, there is a direct link to my channel, I post other viewers rug creations and various other things related to rag rug making. Hope that helps. 😊
Erin Halvorsen thank yo
tyvm
+Sabina Carohib My pleasure!!