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12-30-2011, 11:28 AM
Thread: Rag rugs
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The size of the hook really just depends on the...
The size of the hook really just depends on the size of your fabric strips and such, just like with regular yarn. I use a plastic P hook I bought at wal-mart and it's lasted me through many rugs. I...
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12-23-2011, 09:55 PM
Thread: Working in white
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That's a really cool design! It'd make a lovely...
That's a really cool design! It'd make a lovely afghan in pale shades.
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12-14-2011, 10:05 PM
Thread: crochet scrubbys
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If you crochet in the round a continuous spiral...
If you crochet in the round a continuous spiral that just keeps increasing, it'll start folding in on itself and look like one of the nylon scrubbies you're thinking of :)
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12-11-2011, 10:51 PM
Thread: Rag rugs
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Jeneobug, There's a tutorial in the...
Jeneobug,
There's a tutorial in the links/resources section, I believe, that I made and posted. Usually the strips are about 1" wide, but you can make them wider for a really thick yarn. With... -
12-08-2011, 04:07 PM
Thread: Rag rugs
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Homemade gifts are great!
Homemade gifts are great!
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12-08-2011, 12:07 PM
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What a cute little purse :) I'm not usually one...
What a cute little purse :) I'm not usually one for rainbow stripes, but that's very pretty. It looks like it would make a good tote for carrying small projects.
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12-08-2011, 10:30 AM
Thread: Rag rugs
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Kaya, 100% cotton works great, but flannel is...
Kaya,
100% cotton works great, but flannel is even better since it doesn't fray and it makes an amazingly soft and cushy yarn. I've worked with some cotton/synthetic blends, but they tend to be... -
12-03-2011, 03:23 PM
Thread: Christmas Gifts
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My mom used to make my sister and I little doll...
My mom used to make my sister and I little doll accessories. One of my favorite Christmases was the year Daddy gave me a toy bassinet and Momma made a blanket, pillow, and nightie for my doll :)
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12-03-2011, 03:14 PM
Thread: Crockpot Cooking
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We use it a lot during the summer for the...
We use it a lot during the summer for the convenience and the fact that it doesn't heat up the house like the stove does. For the winter, it's great to use up leftovers from the holiday dinners. ...
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12-03-2011, 11:48 AM
Thread: Rag rugs
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I love using sheets. Recently I tried denim,...
I love using sheets. Recently I tried denim, too. It didn't tear well so I had to cut the whole strip, and it was hard to work with unless the strips were pretty thin (like 1/4"), but I really...
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12-02-2011, 05:03 PM
Thread: Rag rugs
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Thank you :) I love these rugs because the...
Thank you :) I love these rugs because the materials are so cheap and they work up so quickly. I made one yesterday that, between tearing the fabric and crocheting, took me maybe three or four...
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11-24-2011, 03:43 PM
Thread: Poinsettia Afghan
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That'd be awesome :)
That'd be awesome :)
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11-23-2011, 08:03 PM
Thread: Poinsettia Afghan
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Those are so pretty! Do you have a pattern?
Those are so pretty! Do you have a pattern?
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11-23-2011, 08:02 PM
Thread: How To Make Rag Yarn Tutorial
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Would anyone be interested in a tutorial on...
Would anyone be interested in a tutorial on crocheting with plastic bags? I can put one together if so :)
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11-19-2011, 11:17 AM
Thread: Rag rugs
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Sandra, It really just depends on the size and...
Sandra,
It really just depends on the size and shape of the rug, and how you crochet it. Usually, around 2 full size sheets will make a small round rug crocheted with hdc or dc. -
11-18-2011, 10:24 AM
Thread: Rag rugs
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Sorry for taking so long, but here's the...
Sorry for taking so long, but here's the tutorial! How To Make Rag Yarn
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11-18-2011, 10:15 AM
Thread: How To Make Rag Yarn Tutorial
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How To Make Rag Yarn Tutorial
Hey guys! I finally have gotten around to taking pics and getting the tutorial uploaded.
How To Make Rag Yarn
Step 1: Lay your fabric out on a flat, clean surface. Remove or undo any seams.
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11-04-2011, 02:05 PM
Thread: ruffle scarf
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That's very pretty. I made one similar a while...
That's very pretty. I made one similar a while ago that I plan to give my sister for Christmas. It's much thinner, though, since she lives in Florida :)
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11-03-2011, 12:31 PM
Thread: Jim
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Welcome to the site!
Welcome to the site!
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11-03-2011, 12:29 PM
Thread: Is everyone ready for snow?
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To be honest, I'm up in NW Pennsylvania and I was...
To be honest, I'm up in NW Pennsylvania and I was surprised we didn't get snow until right before Halloween. We had below-freezing nights in mid-September, so I was surprised it held out that long...
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10-31-2011, 07:15 PM
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Do you mean one that has a design related to coal...
Do you mean one that has a design related to coal mining worked into it? You might try searching for Tunisian crochet or afghan stitch patterns then.
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10-31-2011, 11:10 AM
Thread: Show and Tell
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That's so pretty and creative!
That's so pretty and creative!
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10-31-2011, 11:06 AM
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I love working with plastic bags. It's such a...
I love working with plastic bags. It's such a great material, it's eco-friendly, and it's totally free, too!
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10-29-2011, 08:59 AM
Thread: Rag rugs
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I took pictures today and I'm going to try to...
I took pictures today and I'm going to try to post a tutorial sometime this evening, so keep an eye out for it!
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10-28-2011, 10:41 PM
Thread: Rag rugs
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Barbara G., Usually, I use a plastic P hook,...
Barbara G.,
Usually, I use a plastic P hook, but it really depends on your comfort and how thin/thick you cut the strips.
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