New Material And New Design For A Round Rug
Generally my knit rugs employ just the knitting stitch and not the purl stitch, the one usually worked on the return needle, which causes the typical v shaped stitches to be on one side, leaving a smooth surface, while the other side has a bubbly ... [... more]
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Designing And Finishing A Braided Rug
Although large braided rugs usually hug the floor, smaller rugs on a smooth floor may need a bit of anti-slip canvas to hold them firmly in place. This need not be sewn on. These rugs are washable, but the fabrics must be compatible. For these ... [... more]
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The World Of Rug Making
The world of rug making is an exciting one. It encompasses the globe, as each region has its own ways of covering the ground we stand on, kneel on, sit on or lie on. Rugs can be simple floor covers or they can have special meaning. They can ... [... more]
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Rug Hooking Frames.
In the Archives of Rug Hooking Magazine (Rughookingonline) you will find an informative article by Brenda Wilt, in which she discusses the different types of frames and gives a history of how the technique has developed over the years. I found it ... [... more]
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Rugging With Julie
They offer “starts” that will help you get the hang of the stitch, fabric, needles, book of patterns, and what I really want to talk about is the instructional DVD or video. This is a must have for anyone interested in this technique and the ... [... more]
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Round Rug For A Black Cat
Small rugs are a practical and decorative solution for cat owners. They are readily adopted and keep furniture and rugs clean. The rugs are easy to wah and maintain. When a section has been completed, 20 pairs of unknit stitches will remain on ... [... more]
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The Knitted Rug
21 beautiful patterns skillfully arranged (this is my own opinion) to almost lure you into trying each and every one. If I had to pick a favorite I think it would the be the “Toe cozy bath mat” that certainly looks like it is very cozy for your ... [... more]
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Rag Rug Colors To Dye For
While natural dyes are derived from plants, commercial dyes are derived from chemicals and can be categorized as direct dyes and acid dyes. Best known are Cushing Dyes and Prochem Dyes. For dying one needs formulas, and swatches are also helpful ... [... more]
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Rug Games
My son has a very active imagination so I like to encourage it and I have made several smaller rugs (coaster size and slightly bigger) in various colors like green for “safe spot”, blue is the ocean or the water, black for a parking lot, red for ... [... more]
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Choosing A Rug Type - Using Fabric Strips
Another consideration is the backing material. Some rugs have a backing while others do not need one. Hooked rugs depend on a backing, through which the strips of fabric are pulled to the front, leaving small loops of colored fabric. Braided rugs ... [... more]
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Reference Table For Round And Oval Braided Rugs.
In spite of its irregular shape, it can easily be converted to regular shapes that are easy to calculate. To do this divide the oval into regular shapes; that is, a rectangle and two half circles, so we can use the ... [... more]
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Rags And String Newsletter
Welcome to Rug Making of all kinds. Keep up to date with all the latest rug events, articles, and exciting information. Just enter your email address to receive the Rags and String Newsletter. Joining Threads and Finishing a Round Knitted ... [... more]
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