Everyone knows what women usually complain about - they have a meager wardrobe and an inappropriate wardrobe. And if you can solve the first problem only after the next salary, then disposing of old things is as easy as shelling pears. If you have a couple of unnecessary items of clothing lying around, you can always make an unusual and homely cozy rug from them. No special skills required. Rugs from old things will make the house cleaner and more comfortable at the same time.
We put things in order
So, first start by revising the cabinet. Otherwise, how can you weave a rug from old things? Collect everything that is small or large for you, in a separate bag. Understand that these jeans are of no use if they have been on the shelf for two years now because you don’t fit in them. And know that, throwing away old things, you do not throw away hope to return a good figure, but just finally come to the conclusion that you are worth new things. Remove everything that is out of date from the cabinet; everything in which at least one hole appeared; all that you did not wear for three months. After that, you will feel how even breathing has become easier. In addition, this is a worthy occasion to update the wardrobe with beautiful outfits.
We disassemble things and prepare threads
So, the things collected in the package need to be disassembled. If there is something else useful in them - buttons, zippers, appliqués - this should be removed and put in a separate box. Now you can start knitting rugs from old things. First prepare the threads. Of course, the longer the continuous thread, the more comfortable it will be to knit. So, cut the clothes into strips with a thickness of not more than 1-1.5 cm. It is better to knit in a circle without breaking the thread if possible. In these rugs you can combine any materials. So it doesn't even matter if you cut jeans or knit t-shirts. It is worth considering the colors of the material - they will primarily affect the appearance of your finished product. Connect your husband and children to this pleasant activity - let them also contribute.
Choose a hook
In addition to large balls of thread, you will need a large hook. No, you can also knit a rug from old things on knitting needles, but it’s more convenient and faster to do this with a crochet. It should be very large and wooden. Choose a hook with a long and sturdy handle, so as not to accidentally break. If you do not understand the sizes, the sales assistant will be happy to help you with a choice. The hook bend should be large enough to capture wide strips of fabric.
Start knitting
If you are familiar with this type of knitting, like crochet, then you can immediately get down to business. Rugs from old things fit in the usual way. To get a regular round rug, you need to dial three air loops and close them in a circle. The second row fits simply - 2 double crochet in each loop of the first row. In the third row, 2 columns are knitted through the first loop of the lower row, in the next - one, then again two. The distance between the double bars increases in proportion to the row number. For example, in the next row, 2 columns in one loop are knitted through 2 "single" columns. Etc. This is a simple circle diagram.
So different rugs
Rugs from old things come in any shape - round, square, elongated. Learning how to knit well, you can make a butterfly, leaf or other figure from fabric threads. Now you know that there is an easy way to recycle old things and fill the house with handmade things.