How To Make A Wool Rug By Hand

Poke the hook through to the back of your base fabric and pull up one end of the strip of fabric in your other hand.

How to make a wool rug by hand.

It starts with a design drawn on graph paper called a cartoon. I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also. Hold the rug hook in the hand you write with and position it over the top of the frame. Make an elaborately crafted rug if you know how to a weave wool tapestry with a large floor loom.

This cozy looking circular rug is made with wool roving which is basically un spun yarn so it s thick and fluffy. Photo by faye moulton use old wool blankets skirts and suits as the material for a braided rag rug and keep old wool out of. Then scout out some nice scraps of wool fabric you ll need half a pound for each square foot of your rug. After my diy weaving project i felt like i needed another challenge so i decided to tackle another large scale project that s been on my list a diy rug from scratch.

Or spend your time and energy on the design rather than the execution by stitching together a creative assemblage of carpet samples or painting a design on an existing rug or a sheet. The oldest rug in the world is the pazyryk carpet which dates to the 5th century bce. And you can make one too any size you want. And this project has a super helpful video tutorial.

To get started buy a hand hook it ll cost around 1 25 from a crafts supply store. Cotton or wool fabric. Take on a moderately difficult project by designing a hooked rug. Fill in the rug by working the outlines first.

Then the weavers take the design and begin the process of making the rug one knot at a time. While there are a variety of braided rugs manufactured for purchase you can carry on tradition by making your own rag rug by hand whether you have excess amounts of fabric around or have selected specific fabrics to be used for the rag rug project. This craft project comes from everyday art and is an adorable way to spruce up a bedroom. Bring your other hand under the frame while holding onto your first strip of fabric.

Make your way over to fab art diy to check out more photos information and the video. The ancient art form and master craft of hand knotting rugs continues today. You can change the colors and make the rug perfect for any room so whether you are decorating a child s bedroom a living room or even your own room just pick your color and create a stunning rug that is certain to be a conversation starter.