You are a great teacher, explaining both the notes on the board and on the papers in addition to the rug while also explaining how they relate as you go along. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you.
I’m so excited! It’s the first time I understand what crocheting in the round (magic circle) is because you explained the steps so well here for the rug, Plus the stitches are large enough for me to discern where you put the hook each time, I finally made the connection 🎉 Thank you so much!❤
I GET IT!!!!! I FINALLY GET IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE BEEN WATCHING TUTORIALS WHICH LOOK EASY BUT ALWAYS GET LOST. THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN AND SHOW WHILE UR EXPLAINING HAS HELPED ME UNDERSTAND IT ALL. BEGINNER HERE, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH.
This is definitely the best tutorial on utube!! Thank you for taking the time to make it. You can tell how much organization and effort it took for you to do it!
Dear Lora. I’ve just stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and have been engrossed for a good couple of hours now.😁 I am always delighted to find a teacher who shows me, not only a new skill or an improved version of it, but also how to be a better craftswoman. You are one such teacher. Your clear explanations, your patterns….it all makes wonderful sense. I see exactly where I’ve been going wrong with my rug attempts and am very excited to put all my new knowledge into practice. Greatly inspired by your enthusiasm and cheerful presentation. Many, many thanks to you. Meg 💐💐💐
Oh wow!! I am truly humbled by your words!! Thank you for watching & for taking a minute to reach out. Your words have truly brightened my day!! Many thank to YOU, Meg!!
Thank you. This video was great. I am a leftie and everyone I have met thus far have not been able to explain the crochet technique in a way that I can take it and feel successful and turning it around and use the pattern with confidence that I am doing it correctly...I am a happy craftere right now.
Oh wow!! Glad it was helpful, Sheila! My family is majority lefties (I'm an exception). It has even trickled down now to our grandchildren. I've heard the challenges for years of being left-handed. So very happy to hear the video gave your the confidence you needed! Thanks for reaching out!
thank you for clear instructions and demonstration! was trying to find a simple to follow instruction and it wasn’t easy at all but thanks to you i’m on the right track ❤
Thank you so much! This is my third video tutorial for a circle rug pattern. Finally found someone sharing a pattern that lays flat. 😊 Thank you for sharing and teaching it!
OMG, I am sooo glad I did not give on learning how to make a rag rug! I am not fabric art hobbiest because I tried for so long learning how to knit several years ago and just couldn't get the hang of it--felt very frustrated, bored, and soar (lol). Then earlier this summer I saw a project on a craft site to make a rag rug and thought maybe I could learn to do that. It took me 3 weeks to finish a complete disaster and hot mess because I don't like NOT finishing things no matter how bad they may turn out, haha. So I knew I needed to find more tutorial videos to give it ago again. Your video(s) were exactly what I needed! It took me 3 hours to rehearse/practice the first part of starting it but once I got going I completed round 9 last night and then finished round 10 this morning--AND I watched your video on how to do the scallop edges and was able to add that finishing touch. I can't believe I actually made a perfect (well, to me at least) round AND FLAT rug in less than 24 hours! You were right about your pattern and the way you taught it made so much more sense to me, and I learned about ALL the mistakes I had made and how to avoid if not all but most of them. My husband, who is a math teacher, kept telling me that on the disaster rug I had too much material (it was majorly curling and so on) and needed to probably cut some off and then resew (I can barely sew a button and do not know how to use a sewing machine) somehow the pie back together so it would look better and lay flat, or just redo it, LOL!! Thank you again, and I look forward to watching some of your other videos and starting on my next "perfect" rug. This first one I made I am giving to my mom since she (and my younger sister) is the expert on knitting and knew how frustrating fabric art was to me and can now see how I finally accomplished this monumental crafting feat!
Thank you, THANK YOU!! for your kind words! You have absolutely brightened my day! Few things make me happier with Rags to Rugs than learning that others benefit from my videos! I set out years ago trying to come up with ways to teach more simply than written patterns. I'm dyslexic & written patterns are challenging for me to follow. (For that matter recipes & books too). Some think my method of teaching is odd at best! LOL So, for someone like yourself to have benefited from them AND completed her first PERFECT rug, I'm thrilled! Thank you for sharing! I hope you'll stay in touch!
Hi Loraina, I am new to your channel and making a rag rug. Your instructions seem very easy and clear. I can crochet some. So this has made me more confident to try this. Thank you.
Αχ τι ωραία!!τα έφτιαχνε η γιαγιά μου στη Καλαμάτα!!!πάρα πολύ ωραία κ τώρα τα φτιάχνουν!!πολύ ομορφιά κ νοικοκυροσύνη!!σας ευχαριστώ πολύ πολύ!που μου το θυμησατε θα το φτιάξω!!!σας ευχαριστώ πολύ !!καλό βράδυ!!!!
Hello, Martha! I was able to translate your comment: >> "Oh how nice!! my grandmother used to make them in Kalamata!!! very nice and now they make them!! very beautiful and homey!! thank you very much for reminding me I will make it!!! thank you very much!! good evening!!" Can I assume Martha you are writing from Greece?? WAY COOL! Thank you for your kind words!! (Boró na ypothéso Mártha óti gráfeis apó Elláda?? POLY KALO! Efcharistó gia ta kalá lógia!!) Efcharistó polý!)
I’ve watched many videos on making a rag rug and tried all those techniques and yours is the BEST! This is truly a no fail way to crochet a rag rug! I made my first rug following along with you and it turned out perfectly! Can’t thank you enough Lora.
Super happy to have stumbled upon this video while searching (again) about rag rugs. It is by far the best methodology, so very well explained and demonstrated, that I've come across in my many searches. I began thinking about making a round rag rug of some sort several years back. Only now, after having watched this video, do I feel as though I might actually be able to do it. Thank you, Lora! ~ Debra
WOW! I am "super happy" you found us too! Thank you for your generous compliments! I wish you a wonderful journey crocheting round rugs! Please stay in touch with any questions you might have!
Although I learned to crochet as a child I have been just a knitter all my adult life. Watching you use a large hook and rag yarn is a revelation to me because it is easy to see what you are doing and you give a great presentation. I have a lovely sweater pattern with the correct wool yarn ready to go but need to re-learn crochet. I think I will start with a round rag rug. You are an awesome teacher ~ thank you. : )
Oh wow! Thank you for your kind comments & review!!! I really appreciate you! I hope you thoroughly enjoy crocheting your first round rug. Reach out with any questions! I am ALWAYS here for you, Annastine!!
This is the best tutorial I’ve found. The increase is where I’ve always had issues and this just helped me tremendously in getting that part sorted out! Thank you!
Thank you for this. I've never crocheted before, but it looks like I will be doing it tomorrow. This looks pretty easy to follow along with after i get back from buying my supplies. Thank you.
You are VERY welcome! Here for you if you have any questions! Ohhh ... you can find all the supplies to make your rugs from our website! > ragstorugs-bylora.com/
@RagstoRugsbyLora oh thank you! I didn't know you have supplies too. I'm gonna check that out as well. I'm excited to get started. Is this similar to how they crochet the sleeping pads with the plastic bags for homeless? I saw a post on a local group where there wanting used grocery bags to make sleeping mats and I'd love to learn how to do those as well.
This is great, thankyou. I didn't think I would understand but you explain so well. I find I am making a flat circle!! Thank you again..i'm trying to make a pond shape in blue and maybe add water lilies.
Oh my gosh. I have never seen or used a pattern this is going to revolutionize my crocheting round rugs. Oh the frustration the starting over! Thank you so much.
Great tutorial. Love how you broke everything down for beginners. Have been crocheting for years and have been thinking of making rugs and will have to start making them.
Thank you from a total beginner! You actually show the fundamentals at a speed suitable for me, instead (of as some do) going just that little bit too fast, so I have to scramble to keep up and get discouraged and stop.
So very happy to hear my video helped you!! I teach the way I learn (slowly) & I understand completely what you're saying. Thank you for reaching out! Hoping you'll stay in touch!
I am going to weave my second rug with your explanation. I'm becoming a "fan" since I have my and my old clothes to make "yarn" and I can make rugs for my whole family. Perfect and useful for rainy days and boredom (my strips of reused fabric are very rustic but in the end it works out very well). Many thanks from Buenos Aires (Argentina).
Thank you for reaching out! So happy to have another rug enthusiast out there and all the way from Buenos Aires!! WoW! Hope you'll stay in touch, Maria!
Thanks this is great! I have sheets I cut into strips 24 years ago when I was 36 and I just found them they were from sheets that were on my kids beds in the 80s. I am now following your pattern and making my 36 year old daughter a round rug from sheets that were on her bed when she was little. At the time all of my sheets were in blue shades and patterns and it is really turning out pretty! See my picture in the link below:
Ohhhhh thank you for sharing such a wonderful story, Joy! That will be a VERY special rug for sure!! If you ever need help calculating fabric needs for future rugs, I can help! ANY size & shape of rug by weight of fabric & by yardage! (Just pull out that bathroom scale & weigh it!) Here's a link to the website. Left column is a fabric calculation chart! >> ragstorugs-bylora.com/ Hope you'll stay in touch!
Love this mom use to crochet these but getting older. I had forgot the last amount of stitches with the increases. Guess what I will be doing to surprise her with
Thank you! You are such a lovely teacher!! Can't wait to watch your other videos. I love love love rugs!!! I've tried so many times but they always buckle. I'm excited to try your pattern!!
I'm currently making my first rugs with strips from old sheets, (I have a lot of them and need to use them up) but I think at some point I'm going to use the pattern and techniques you've shown me to make some 'doilies' with grosgrain ribbon. I love the slightly chunkier look of this and could never bring myself to make doilies out of the tiny white yarn my great grandmother used! 😆 Fingers crossed it will turn out well!
Hi Lora, have been watching your videos multiple times (great tips & info!), completed one small round rug with scallops & am excited to start another. Have also bought an Amish knot needle & your "round card" from you. But your video instructions are so clear that I tried crochet for the first time and that's how I made my first rug under your tutelage! You mention you are using broadcloth and my experience with it is that it's generally a polyester & cotton fabric and pretty sturdy--sort of stiff compared to a very soft cotton. In my next rug I'm going to use scraps including cotton sheets which tend to be very soft. I have been thinking of stiffening the softest fabrics by lightly starching them so that they handle more like your broadcloth. Have you or anyone you've known ever starched soft fabric to make it less "floppy" in the construction/crocheting process?
Hello!! Thank you for reaching out & for your kind remarks!! I'm excited for you!! There IS a product you can buy that helps to stiffen fabrics, but honestly I don't think you need it. (It's more for small fabric projects like ornaments & dolls etc). You might consider our fabric rolls!? They are 100% cotton & bias cut which makes them a dream to work with. Soft yet sturdy and no threads since they are bias cut. They are 2" wide rolls - 6 yards on each. I think as a beginner you should work with the bed sheets as you've mentioned. They are so awesome to work with & a benefit is you can pick up used sheets at your local Goodwill or Salvation Army stores for a couple dollars & help to keep undo waste out of our landfills. A set of queen sheets is nearly 12 yards of usable goods. And if you want a thicker rug, consider cutting the sheets a bit wider - 2 1/2" would be good! You'll get a thicker & "less floppy" rug & great "therapy on your feet!"!! Here's a link back to our website if you want to check out our fabric rolls!! >> ragstorugs-bylora.com/SHOP.php?category=72
Thank you, Barbara! You can make ANY size round rug using this pattern ... as big as you'd like! Just continue to add 1 stitch to every round and most important ALWAYS finish the pattern on each round even if you end up going past the marker! So happy you reached out! Hope you'll stay in touch!
Hello, Marian! Thank you sooooo much! I appreciate you! The cushion is actually just upholstery fabric that I covered the chairs with. Each of the dining room chairs has a different print of remnants I found at Hobby Lobby. (Those big 6' rolls) The pillow was one of 3 I found at a thrift store. I remember leaving the store, getting all the way home & having the gut feeling I "needed" the pillows. Headed straight-away back to buy them. $1.99 each - GOOD FIND!
Thank you, Gale! I appreciate that! There are many different methods - most are a bit tedious in my opinion. Some press the fabric in half print side out, some serge their strips. I prefer to "fold as I go". I fold both sides in like bias tape as I'm crocheting. At first it may feel a bit awkward but with practice it goes very quickly! Promise! It sure makes you appreciate fabrics that are the same on both sides! Like solid broadcloths, yarn dyed flannels, homespun fabrics or batiks. They are my absolute favorites to crochet with! Thanks for reaching out! Merry Christmas to you!
@@RagstoRugsbyLora I usually make necktie rugs. They might be cheaper than fabric. I make a long snake then sew all the rows together. This looks quicker. Thanks!!!
Thank you so much for this video. I am definitely going to make this rug, it’s gorgeous. I’m hoping it works just as well using strips of fabric from old duvet covers and sheets.
I simply LOVE your visuals! I sometimes give art lessons so I'm trying to figure how to make your system work for me. Meanwhile, I'm gonna crochet a rug. Thanks!
Hello & Happy Tuesday! So happy the video helped you & hope you're able to incorporate my "system" into your classroom! Thank you for watching & reaching out!
I loved 😍 ♥ the way that you explain what you are doing, the only problem is l'm Left handed ✋. How would l make this rug using my Left hand as l would love to know being a beginner in crochet.
Hello, Sharon! So happy you've reached out! "Left-handers" run rich in my family! My mother & her (3) siblings, my children, grandchildren - all left-handed! (Not me however!) I've taught so many classes and the first questions I always ask is "Who has never crocheted?" and ... "Who is left-handed?" I then team up experienced crocheters with in-experienced. And I keep my eye on the left-handers. It's HARD for left-handers!! Sharon, what has always worked in the past is me standing with my back to those who are left-handers. Given that this is filmed in the same way, I think it might work for you?? Give it a try and let me know! Stay in touch okay?
I appreciate you getting back to me and understand zabout cutting long strips rather then one continuous strip. My question now is how do I join the strips correctly? Do you have a video showing this? Thank you Judy
You're very welcome Judy! We have an old (very grainy) video that I share share a link to. A new one is next in line to produce! We hope to have it on the channel within a week! In the meantime, hopefully this one will help you! Please stay in touch okay?! Here's that link: th-cam.com/video/d5pN6Za3k34/w-d-xo.html
Hello & Happy Friday! I highly recommend washing the rugs by hand as opposed to in your washing machine or a commercial washer. The agitation of your machine is really hard on the rug fiber and larger rugs particularly are hard on your WASHER! Fill a bathtub, utility sink or wash basin with warm water & a mild detergent. Let your rug soak in the water for a few hours. Push the water through the rug (roll up your pant legs and walk on the rug - works wonderfully!), rinse several times and let drip dry. Pick a warm, breezy day and lay your rug flat to dry on a deck, patio or driveway, shaping as necessary. Decks work great because the air circulates around the rug drying quickly. Turn over. Once the rug is thoroughly dry spray with Scotchguard! This product is AMAZING! It not only repels against water, resists stains & debris, but it ALSO protects against sun damage and actually conditions the fiber! You'll find using Scotchguard, that you won't need to wash your rug nearly as often! Repeat this process each time you feel the need to wash it! Here's a link to a video your might enjoy watching on taking care of your rugs! th-cam.com/video/UMu-zS3gwek/w-d-xo.html
Hello, Brenda! So happy you've reached out. As much as I would love to be able to answer your question, my pattern was written with fabric & a "Q" sized hook .. not yarn. If you decide to try it with yarn, please share your results/comments! I'd love to know!! Please stay in touch, okay? Thank you!
You are a great teacher, explaining both the notes on the board and on the papers in addition to the rug while also explaining how they relate as you go along. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you.
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate your kind words & that the video was helpful! Thank you for taking a minute to write.
Lori you are a good teacher. Where do you buy the rolls of fabric already cut? Please made more of these.
@@deborahnay8736 You can purchase the rolls HERE!! >> ragstorugs-bylora.com/ Just click on "Fabric!"
I’m so excited! It’s the first time I understand what crocheting in the round (magic circle) is because you explained the steps so well here for the rug, Plus the stitches are large enough for me to discern where you put the hook each time, I finally made the connection 🎉 Thank you so much!❤
@@barbaramartell1055 You are VERY welcome! I am so happy you reached out & brightened my day! Hoping you'll stay in touch!
I GET IT!!!!! I FINALLY GET IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE BEEN WATCHING TUTORIALS WHICH LOOK EASY BUT ALWAYS GET LOST. THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN AND SHOW WHILE UR EXPLAINING HAS HELPED ME UNDERSTAND IT ALL. BEGINNER HERE, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH.
You are so welcome!!! You just brightened my day with your response! So VERY happy the video helped you!
FINALLY....a tutorial that makes sense. This is so easy to follow and the instructions are so clear. Thank You so much for sharing. ♥
Awhhh ... thank you for brightening my day! Means so much to me that the video was helpful to you! Happy Rug Making!!
So far, this is the best tutorial I've seen yet. And I've been watching alot of them.
Wow, thanks! You just brightened my day ... a lot! Happy rug-making to you, Bonnie!
This is definitely the best tutorial on utube!! Thank you for taking the time to make it. You can tell how much organization and effort it took for you to do it!
WOW! You're welcome! I can't begin to tell you how much this means to me! Thank you for reaching out and brightening my day, Rebecca!
Marvellous teacher you are the best teacherto teaching .thanks lot.please teach more like these
I've been making rugs with this method for years. Great tutorial on the perfect method!
Wonderful! Would love to see pictures of your rugs, Robert! ... and THANK YOU!!!
Dear Lora. I’ve just stumbled upon your TH-cam channel and have been engrossed for a good couple of hours now.😁
I am always delighted to find a teacher who shows me, not only a new skill or an improved version of it, but also how to be a better craftswoman. You are one such teacher. Your clear explanations, your patterns….it all makes wonderful sense. I see exactly where I’ve been going wrong with my rug attempts and am very excited to put all my new knowledge into practice. Greatly inspired by your enthusiasm and cheerful presentation.
Many, many thanks to you.
Meg 💐💐💐
Oh wow!! I am truly humbled by your words!! Thank you for watching & for taking a minute to reach out. Your words have truly brightened my day!! Many thank to YOU, Meg!!
You ARE a terrific teacher!
Omgoodness! Thank you SO much!! I appreciate your kind words!
Thank you. This video was great. I am a leftie and everyone I have met thus far have not been able to explain the crochet technique in a way that I can take it and feel successful and turning it around and use the pattern with confidence that I am doing it correctly...I am a happy craftere right now.
Oh wow!! Glad it was helpful, Sheila! My family is majority lefties (I'm an exception). It has even trickled down now to our grandchildren. I've heard the challenges for years of being left-handed. So very happy to hear the video gave your the confidence you needed! Thanks for reaching out!
I'm left handed, its taken me until age 51 to learn. It appears I'm left handed in all but crochet lol
You have the BEST tutorials!
Oh WOW! Thank you for your kind comment! Much appreciated!!
thank you for clear instructions and demonstration! was trying to find a simple to follow instruction and it wasn’t easy at all but thanks to you i’m on the right track ❤
That's WONDERFUL! I'm happy for you! You're very welcome!
Hope you'll stay in touch with any questions you may have!
Thank you so much! This is my third video tutorial for a circle rug pattern. Finally found someone sharing a pattern that lays flat. 😊 Thank you for sharing and teaching it!
Oh WOW! Thank you very much for brightening my day! Your words mean a lot!
OMG, I am sooo glad I did not give on learning how to make a rag rug! I am not fabric art hobbiest because I tried for so long learning how to knit several years ago and just couldn't get the hang of it--felt very frustrated, bored, and soar (lol). Then earlier this summer I saw a project on a craft site to make a rag rug and thought maybe I could learn to do that. It took me 3 weeks to finish a complete disaster and hot mess because I don't like NOT finishing things no matter how bad they may turn out, haha. So I knew I needed to find more tutorial videos to give it ago again. Your video(s) were exactly what I needed! It took me 3 hours to rehearse/practice the first part of starting it but once I got going I completed round 9 last night and then finished round 10 this morning--AND I watched your video on how to do the scallop edges and was able to add that finishing touch. I can't believe I actually made a perfect (well, to me at least) round AND FLAT rug in less than 24 hours! You were right about your pattern and the way you taught it made so much more sense to me, and I learned about ALL the mistakes I had made and how to avoid if not all but most of them. My husband, who is a math teacher, kept telling me that on the disaster rug I had too much material (it was majorly curling and so on) and needed to probably cut some off and then resew (I can barely sew a button and do not know how to use a sewing machine) somehow the pie back together so it would look better and lay flat, or just redo it, LOL!! Thank you again, and I look forward to watching some of your other videos and starting on my next "perfect" rug. This first one I made I am giving to my mom since she (and my younger sister) is the expert on knitting and knew how frustrating fabric art was to me and can now see how I finally accomplished this monumental crafting feat!
Thank you, THANK YOU!! for your kind words! You have absolutely brightened my day! Few things make me happier with Rags to Rugs than learning that others benefit from my videos! I set out years ago trying to come up with ways to teach more simply than written patterns. I'm dyslexic & written patterns are challenging for me to follow. (For that matter recipes & books too). Some think my method of teaching is odd at best! LOL So, for someone like yourself to have benefited from them AND completed her first PERFECT rug, I'm thrilled! Thank you for sharing! I hope you'll stay in touch!
LOVE this and your instructions~ I have never done a round rug before but now I am not scared I totally loved it! ty
You're very welcome! And THANK YOU!!
I agree with Rebecca, I think about how much thought went into the teaching process😊
Thankful to have found this tutorial.
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Thank you SO much! What a wonderful way to brighten my day! Happy you found it too!
Hi Loraina, I am new to your channel and making a rag rug. Your instructions seem very easy and clear. I can crochet some. So this has made me more confident to try this. Thank you.
Hello!! Welcome to our channel and THANK YOU! I am here for you every step of the way! Please stay in touch, okay?
Αχ τι ωραία!!τα έφτιαχνε η γιαγιά μου στη Καλαμάτα!!!πάρα πολύ ωραία κ τώρα τα φτιάχνουν!!πολύ ομορφιά κ νοικοκυροσύνη!!σας ευχαριστώ πολύ πολύ!που μου το θυμησατε θα το φτιάξω!!!σας ευχαριστώ πολύ !!καλό βράδυ!!!!
Hello, Martha! I was able to translate your comment: >> "Oh how nice!! my grandmother used to make them in Kalamata!!! very nice and now they make them!! very beautiful and homey!! thank you very much for reminding me I will make it!!! thank you very much!! good evening!!"
Can I assume Martha you are writing from Greece?? WAY COOL! Thank you for your kind words!! (Boró na ypothéso Mártha óti gráfeis apó Elláda?? POLY KALO! Efcharistó gia ta kalá lógia!!)
Efcharistó polý!)
I’ve watched many videos on making a rag rug and tried all those techniques and yours is the BEST! This is truly a no fail way to crochet a rag rug! I made my first rug following along with you and it turned out perfectly! Can’t thank you enough Lora.
Barbara, thank you for sharing! I am sooooo happy the pattern has helped you .. means a LOT to me hearing that!
Super happy to have stumbled upon this video while searching (again) about rag rugs. It is by far the best methodology, so very well explained and demonstrated, that I've come across in my many searches. I began thinking about making a round rag rug of some sort several years back. Only now, after having watched this video, do I feel as though I might actually be able to do it. Thank you, Lora! ~ Debra
WOW! I am "super happy" you found us too! Thank you for your generous compliments! I wish you a wonderful journey crocheting round rugs! Please stay in touch with any questions you might have!
Thanks for the very clear instructions. As soon as I'm done watching ,I'm going to start a rug!
Awhhhhh ... that's AWESOME! Please let me know if you have ANY questions! I'm here for you always!
Although I learned to crochet as a child I have been just a knitter all my adult life. Watching you use a large hook and rag yarn is a revelation to me because it is easy to see what you are doing and you give a great presentation. I have a lovely sweater pattern with the correct wool yarn ready to go but need to re-learn crochet. I think I will start with a round rag rug. You are an awesome teacher ~ thank you. : )
Oh wow! Thank you for your kind comments & review!!! I really appreciate you! I hope you thoroughly enjoy crocheting your first round rug. Reach out with any questions! I am ALWAYS here for you, Annastine!!
This is the best tutorial I’ve found. The increase is where I’ve always had issues and this just helped me tremendously in getting that part sorted out! Thank you!
You just made my day, Jennifer! So happy the video helped you!!!
Love this! Very clear and educational!
So happy you stumbled on our video & happy it helped you! Thank you for reaching out!
You have presented the most understanding video on rug maker. Thank you for making this video.
Wow, thank you! You are very welcome! Happy rug-making!!
Thank you for this. I've never crocheted before, but it looks like I will be doing it tomorrow. This looks pretty easy to follow along with after i get back from buying my supplies. Thank you.
You are VERY welcome! Here for you if you have any questions! Ohhh ... you can find all the supplies to make your rugs from our website! > ragstorugs-bylora.com/
@RagstoRugsbyLora oh thank you! I didn't know you have supplies too. I'm gonna check that out as well. I'm excited to get started.
Is this similar to how they crochet the sleeping pads with the plastic bags for homeless? I saw a post on a local group where there wanting used grocery bags to make sleeping mats and I'd love to learn how to do those as well.
This is great, thankyou. I didn't think I would understand but you explain so well. I find I am making a flat circle!! Thank you again..i'm trying to make a pond shape in blue and maybe add water lilies.
That's the BEST compliment you could give me! I would love to see your "pond rug" when you're finished. Sounds beautiful!!
Wow! Finally..a visual that really helps!! Thank you so very much.
So happy it helped you, Linda! Thank you for sharing!!
Oh my gosh. I have never seen or used a pattern this is going to revolutionize my crocheting round rugs. Oh the frustration the starting over! Thank you so much.
Hello, Renee! JUST as I was addressing an envelope with your name on it, I see this post! So very happy the video has made a difference for you!
love her already haven’t even finished the tutorial. she is wonderful and thorough
Yay! Thank you so much!!
This si the fiesta time i watch your teaching channel. Thanks and i keep it to learn later. Hug from Mx
Hello! Thank you for reaching out. Hope you'll stay in touch! Hugs from Lora! :)
Great tutorial. Love how you broke everything down for beginners. Have been crocheting for years and have been thinking of making rugs and will have to start making them.
Thank you, Sherry! Thank you for reaching out! Happy to know that the video has inspired you to start crocheting rugs! Stay in touch, okay?
I’ve watch several videos and this was the best, especially regarding increasing.
That's wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing & THANK YOU for your kind words! Appreciated!!
Great teaching! Video is so clear! Great teaching aides! I've ordered the cheat sheet!
Wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for sharing AND for your order! Shipping today!
Thank you from a total beginner! You actually show the fundamentals at a speed suitable for me, instead (of as some do) going just that little bit too fast, so I have to scramble to keep up and get discouraged and stop.
So very happy to hear my video helped you!! I teach the way I learn (slowly) & I understand completely what you're saying. Thank you for reaching out! Hoping you'll stay in touch!
I am going to weave my second rug with your explanation. I'm becoming a "fan" since I have my and my old clothes to make "yarn" and I can make rugs for my whole family. Perfect and useful for rainy days and boredom (my strips of reused fabric are very rustic but in the end it works out very well). Many thanks from Buenos Aires (Argentina).
Thank you for reaching out! So happy to have another rug enthusiast out there and all the way from Buenos Aires!! WoW! Hope you'll stay in touch, Maria!
Wow, beautiful! My uncle Harvey made hooked rugs. Beautiful, we each got one which was sheer delight. 😀
That is awesome! What a wonderful gift he shared with you!! Thanks for sharing, Donna!
Thanks this is great! I have sheets I cut into strips 24 years ago when I was 36 and I just found them they were from sheets that were on my kids beds in the 80s. I am now following your pattern and making my 36 year old daughter a round rug from sheets that were on her bed when she was little. At the time all of my sheets were in blue shades and patterns and it is really turning out pretty! See my picture in the link below:
Ohhhhh thank you for sharing such a wonderful story, Joy! That will be a VERY special rug for sure!!
If you ever need help calculating fabric needs for future rugs, I can help! ANY size & shape of rug by weight of fabric & by yardage! (Just pull out that bathroom scale & weigh it!)
Here's a link to the website. Left column is a fabric calculation chart! >> ragstorugs-bylora.com/ Hope you'll stay in touch!
I went to your link but I can't find the fabric calculator you mentioned above?
Hmmm... it's on the home page, just under the different page tabs. Try again?
"Rug Fabric Calculator!"
I loved your video, simple, easy and clear instructions. Thanks so much! I will make one soon for a gift. Take care and God bless you.
Awhhh ... thank you Alice for the day brightener! You are very welcome! Blessings to you!!
Love this mom use to crochet these but getting older. I had forgot the last amount of stitches with the increases. Guess what I will be doing to surprise her with
Wonderful, Patricia! Wish I was there to see the surprise! Happy Crocheting!!
@@RagstoRugsbyLora Thank you really appreciate those kind words. Just watched how to transition without a stair step. Brought back even more memories.
@@patriciasweet9102 Thank you for staying in touch!!!
This was wonderful! I have always wanted to learn how to make rugs. You make it very clear in your steps.
Thank you! 😊 I'm REALLY happy it helped you, Melissa! Thank you for reaching out!
excellent teacher!! ACTUALLY LEARN BECAUSE you go very detailed! excellent
WOW .. thank you so much! Very happy the video was helpful to you, Liana!
Very good instructions , easy to follow
Happy to hear! Thank you!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Wow I think I can do that now I just need to find fabric like you are using :) THANKS A BUNCH FOR THE LESSON.
So happy you found the confidence!! You are VERY welcome!
You can find the fabric rolls HERE!! >> ragstorugs-bylora.com/SHOP.php?category=72
Thank you so much. What a great video.❤
Super clear instructions. I’ve been crocheting wrong, and am ready to try again.
Glad it was helpful! Happy you're willing to try again! Here's to a successful 2024 year crocheting! Happy New Year!
Thank you! You are such a lovely teacher!! Can't wait to watch your other videos. I love love love rugs!!! I've tried so many times but they always buckle. I'm excited to try your pattern!!
Thank you SO much! And you are very welcome! I hope you'll stay in touch. I'm always here for you with any questions! (I love love love rugs, tooooo!)
Wonderful!! You make it look so easy. I'll try to make this using your instructions.
Thank you! I hope you thoroughly enjoy creating your rug! Thanks for reaching out!
Great demonstration!!! I know my mistakes now. Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thank YOU! And so happy you found it helpful to you!
Excellent teacher and great instruction
Many thanks! I appreciate the kind praise!
This video really helped me so much. It gave me the basic instruction I needed to be successful!
Hello, Kathy!! Thank you for sharing & I'm so happy it helped!
Thank you you make it so easy i find reading patterns hard thank you for your video your an amazing teacher x
Thanks so much!! 😊 This just made my day!!
I'm currently making my first rugs with strips from old sheets, (I have a lot of them and need to use them up) but I think at some point I'm going to use the pattern and techniques you've shown me to make some 'doilies' with grosgrain ribbon. I love the slightly chunkier look of this and could never bring myself to make doilies out of the tiny white yarn my great grandmother used! 😆 Fingers crossed it will turn out well!
Hello, Candace! Grosgrain Ribbon ... WAY cool!!
I look forward to seeing! Please share!!
Thank you I hope and want to learn how to do it soon.
You're welcome! You can do it! & I'll be here for you every step of the way!
Thankyou so much for the video. I really enjoy it . Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it! You're very welcome!
Hi Lora, have been watching your videos multiple times (great tips & info!), completed one small round rug with scallops & am excited to start another. Have also bought an Amish knot needle & your "round card" from you. But your video instructions are so clear that I tried crochet for the first time and that's how I made my first rug under your tutelage! You mention you are using broadcloth and my experience with it is that it's generally a polyester & cotton fabric and pretty sturdy--sort of stiff compared to a very soft cotton. In my next rug I'm going to use scraps including cotton sheets which tend to be very soft. I have been thinking of stiffening the softest fabrics by lightly starching them so that they handle more like your broadcloth. Have you or anyone you've known ever starched soft fabric to make it less "floppy" in the construction/crocheting process?
Hello!! Thank you for reaching out & for your kind remarks!! I'm excited for you!! There IS a product you can buy that helps to stiffen fabrics, but honestly I don't think you need it. (It's more for small fabric projects like ornaments & dolls etc).
You might consider our fabric rolls!? They are 100% cotton & bias cut which makes them a dream to work with. Soft yet sturdy and no threads since they are bias cut.
They are 2" wide rolls - 6 yards on each.
I think as a beginner you should work with the bed sheets as you've mentioned. They are so awesome to work with & a benefit is you can pick up used sheets at your local Goodwill or Salvation Army stores for a couple dollars & help to keep undo waste out of our landfills. A set of queen sheets is nearly 12 yards of usable goods. And if you want a thicker rug, consider cutting the sheets a bit wider - 2 1/2" would be good!
You'll get a thicker & "less floppy" rug & great "therapy on your feet!"!!
Here's a link back to our website if you want to check out our fabric rolls!! >> ragstorugs-bylora.com/SHOP.php?category=72
I agree. This is the best tutorial I’ve seen on this technique. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, thank you! You're very welcome!
Excellent video! 👏👏👏
Thank you very much! Thanks for reaching out!
Great tutorial ❤😊
Thank you!! Much appreciated!
Great, great lesson.
Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for this video. Your pattern is so easy to follow.
You're very welcome!
Very nice. I loved the video. I would probably need a bigger size.
Thank you, Barbara! You can make ANY size round rug using this pattern ... as big as you'd like! Just continue to add 1 stitch to every round and most important ALWAYS finish the pattern on each round even if you end up going past the marker!
So happy you reached out! Hope you'll stay in touch!
I'm so happy to have found you. You are the best. I love that cushion on your chair. Is there a video for it as well?
Hello, Marian! Thank you sooooo much! I appreciate you!
The cushion is actually just upholstery fabric that I covered the chairs with. Each of the dining room chairs has a different print of remnants I found at Hobby Lobby. (Those big 6' rolls)
The pillow was one of 3 I found at a thrift store. I remember leaving the store, getting all the way home & having the gut feeling I "needed" the pillows. Headed straight-away back to buy them. $1.99 each - GOOD FIND!
What a great tutorial! So excited to go make one. Thank you Lora!
You are so welcome, Shary! I'm excited FOR you!!
I am really glad I found your channel :) Thank you for amazing tutorials. Slow and steady. I am crocheing my first rug now :)
You are SO welcome! Thank YOU for watching & sharing your kind words!
thanks for sharing this knowledge
My pleasure! You're very welcome, Susan!
Clear, concise tutorial. Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching, Ton!
Great tutorial! I am hoping you have one to show how to make the adorable scallops!
Hello, Vicki! ... and THANK YOU!!!
Happy holidays to you and yours always Beautiful
Happiest of New Years to YOU!! Thank you & for staying in touch!
Thank you so easy to follow 🎉
That's good to know! THANK YOUUU!! And thanks for reaching out!
Pozdrawiam z Polski. Dziękuję za ten tutorial, przyda się :)
Serdecznie zapraszamy :)
EXCELLENT TUTORIAL, WELL EXPLAINED, AND CLEAR METHOD, THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
Oh WOW! Thank you so much!!
Hi Laura, love your videos. Could you show how to make a trivet or hot pad using the Amish Knot technique please?
round and oval
Sure can! Thanks for giving me video ideas! I'll get to working on that!
Thank you! You explained this perfectly!
You're very welcome! Very happy to hear!!
Thank you so much, this helped a lot. Great job 🫶🏽
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching & reaching out!
Very well taught!!!
Thank you so much, Michele! Appreciated!!
Great tutorial. How to I keep printed fabric side up when crocheting the rug?
Thank you, Gale! I appreciate that!
There are many different methods - most are a bit tedious in my opinion. Some press the fabric in half print side out, some serge their strips. I prefer to "fold as I go". I fold both sides in like bias tape as I'm crocheting. At first it may feel a bit awkward but with practice it goes very quickly! Promise!
It sure makes you appreciate fabrics that are the same on both sides! Like solid broadcloths, yarn dyed flannels, homespun fabrics or batiks. They are my absolute favorites to crochet with!
Thanks for reaching out! Merry Christmas to you!
Your instructions are great. I'm thinking that even a dummy like me 🤪🤪🤪could do this. Thanks!!!
Awhhhh .. thank YOU, Dianne! Your kudos mean the world to me!
@@RagstoRugsbyLora I usually make necktie rugs. They might be cheaper than fabric. I make a long snake then sew all the rows together. This looks quicker. Thanks!!!
I would LOVE to see your necktie rugs! I've never seen OR made them! Do you have a picture of one?
@@RagstoRugsbyLora I'll take a picture and email it to you
That is gorgeous thanks for sharing
Thank you! Thanks for watching!!
Wonderful work of art Lora, congratulations!
Thank you so much, Selene! So happy we have connected via TH-cam! Please stay in touch, okay?
I'd love to see a video on how to change colours within the rug making process :)
Happy Monday!
Here's a video that might help you! Thanks for asking!
th-cam.com/video/oCQq85pp1yw/w-d-xo.html
Great video with great instructions! Thanks so much!
You are so welcome! Thanks for reaching out Donna!
Thank you so much for this video. I am definitely going to make this rug, it’s gorgeous. I’m hoping it works just as well using strips of fabric from old duvet covers and sheets.
You're welcome, Elna!! Duvet covers and bed sheets work PERFECT!! Thank you for reaching out!
I simply LOVE your visuals! I sometimes give art lessons so I'm trying to figure how to make your system work for me. Meanwhile, I'm gonna crochet a rug. Thanks!
Hello & Happy Tuesday! So happy the video helped you & hope you're able to incorporate my "system" into your classroom! Thank you for watching & reaching out!
Awesome video. I'm definitely going to try this.
Awhhh ... thank you! We hope you WILL, Jane!!
Awesome video Lora. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Soooo happy you enjoyed it, Linda! Hope you'll stay in touch!
I loved 😍 ♥ the way that you explain what you are doing, the only problem is l'm Left handed ✋. How would l make this rug using my Left hand as l would love to know being a beginner in crochet.
Hello, Sharon! So happy you've reached out! "Left-handers" run rich in my family! My mother & her (3) siblings, my children, grandchildren - all left-handed! (Not me however!)
I've taught so many classes and the first questions I always ask is "Who has never crocheted?" and ... "Who is left-handed?" I then team up experienced crocheters with in-experienced. And I keep my eye on the left-handers. It's HARD for left-handers!!
Sharon, what has always worked in the past is me standing with my back to those who are left-handers. Given that this is filmed in the same way, I think it might work for you?? Give it a try and let me know! Stay in touch okay?
New to your page & happy to say I bought one of your kits.👋
Aweome ... thank you Patty! Shipping today!
I appreciate you getting back to me and understand zabout cutting long strips rather then one continuous strip. My question now is how do I join the strips correctly? Do you have a video showing this?
Thank you
Judy
You're very welcome Judy! We have an old (very grainy) video that I share share a link to. A new one is next in line to produce! We hope to have it on the channel within a week! In the meantime, hopefully this one will help you!
Please stay in touch okay?!
Here's that link: th-cam.com/video/d5pN6Za3k34/w-d-xo.html
Thank you again, your video explains putting strips together just great. Thank you so much.
Now it is on to make a rug.
Great tutorial, thank you! How do you wash and keep these clean if used on the floor as rugs? Thanks.
Hello & Happy Friday!
I highly recommend washing the rugs by hand as opposed to in your washing machine or a commercial washer. The agitation of your machine is really hard on the rug fiber and larger rugs particularly are hard on your WASHER!
Fill a bathtub, utility sink or wash basin with warm water & a mild detergent. Let your rug soak in the water for a few hours. Push the water through the rug (roll up your pant legs and walk on the rug - works wonderfully!), rinse several times and let drip dry.
Pick a warm, breezy day and lay your rug flat to dry on a deck, patio or driveway, shaping as necessary. Decks work great because the air circulates around the rug drying quickly. Turn over.
Once the rug is thoroughly dry spray with Scotchguard! This product is AMAZING! It not only repels against water, resists stains & debris, but it ALSO protects against sun damage and actually conditions the fiber! You'll find using Scotchguard, that you won't need to wash your rug nearly as often!
Repeat this process each time you feel the need to wash it!
Here's a link to a video your might enjoy watching on taking care of your rugs! th-cam.com/video/UMu-zS3gwek/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this awesome tutorial!😊
You are very welcome, Donna! So happy to know you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much! You explain it so well! Blessings to you!
Thank you, Rebecca! So happy you reached out. You are VERY welcome! Blessings to YOU!!
Thank you so much for sharing
You are so welcome!!
Thank you. I understand how easy this can be!
You are welcome, Carmen!! Thank you for watching!
So glad I found you! Wonderful instructions 💕
Thanks so much! 😊
A beautiful rug.
Thank you!!
The best tutorial I have ever seen thank you so much ❤
Wow ... I'm humbled! Thank you Patricia! Hoping you'll stay in touch!
Hi. I was curious if this rug pattern can work with yarn ? And if so, would it be the same size hook and what size yarn?
Hello, Brenda! So happy you've reached out. As much as I would love to be able to answer your question, my pattern was written with fabric & a "Q" sized hook .. not yarn. If you decide to try it with yarn, please share your results/comments! I'd love to know!! Please stay in touch, okay?
Thank you!
I love your instruction videos. I come away understanding everything you’ve talked about. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome, Berta! So happy to hear & thank you for reaching out!
This was great. I enjoyed your video, it is very easy to understand. Thanks 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! You are VERY welcome!
What a fabulous tutorial! Thank You 😊
Thank you, Yanie!