How to Crochet a Rug

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Crocheted rugs can give a room a touch of quaint flair. As with most crochet projects, the instructions vary depending on the type of rug you want to make. Most are fairly time-consuming but otherwise simple.

Method 1
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Oval Rug [1]

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  1. To create a more durable rug, you will need to work with two skeins of yarn at the same time. Treat the two strands as one as you make your stitches.
  2. Use an adjustable knot called a slip knot.
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  3. Make 21 chain stitches to provide your rug with a foundation. Work 40 single crochets into this foundational chain.
    • Make your first single crochet into the second chain stitch away from your hook after you complete the foundational chain.
    • Single crochet 20 times down one side of the chain.
    • Single crochet another 20 times down the other side of the chain.
  4. Make the second round by working another single crochet into each of the 40 stitches completed in the previous round.
    • Increase twice at both the starting and finishing ends of your first round.
    • To make one increase, chain stitch once. To make two increases, simply chain stitch twice.
  5. The third round will essentially be the same as the second. Work another series of single crochets into the all of the stitches of the previous round, including the increases, until you travel around the entire perimeter of the piece.
    • For this round, you need to increase three times at both ends. To increase three times, make three chain stitches.
  6. For rounds four, five, six, seven, and eight, single crochet once into each of the stitches from the previous row, including the increases.
    • Increase at both ends for each round. Continue adding an extra increase for each round.
      • Round four gets four increases.
      • Round five gets five increases.
      • Round six gets six increases.
      • Round seven gets seven increases.
      • Round eight gets eight increases.
    • Note that if the rug begins to seem too loose or floppy, you can reduce the number of increases you use at the ends of each round.
  7. Change colors before making the ninth round. After you do, make another five rounds using the same pattern: single crochet once into each stitch of the previous round.
    • Continue adding increases at the ends of each round.
      • Round nine gets nine increases.
      • Round 10 gets 10 increases.
      • Round 11 gets 11 increases.
      • Round 12 gets 12 increases.
      • Round 13 gets 13 increases.
    • Note that if the rug begins to seem too loose or floppy, you can reduce the number of increases you use at the ends of each round.
    • To change the color, cut the yarn you are currently working with, leaving a tail 3 inches (7.6 cm) long. Slip this end through the back of the next stitch, turn the rug around halfway, and begin single stitching your next round with the new color. Tie the next color onto the crochet hook using a slipknot.
      • When you reach the tail from your previous color after working your way around, weave it into the new color as you make your next stitches.
  8. Change colors a third time after finishing round 13. Afterward, make another five rounds by single crocheting into each stitch of the previous rounds, including the increases.
    • Continue adding increases at the ends of each round.
      • Round 14 gets 14 increases.
      • Round 15 gets 15 increases.
      • Round 16 gets 16 increases.
      • Round 17 gets 17 increases.
      • Round 18 gets 18 increases.
    • Note that if the rug begins to seem too loose or floppy, you can reduce the number of increases you use at the ends of each round.
  9. Switch your yarn color one final time. Make another six rounds using the same method of single crocheting once into each stitch of the previous rounds.
    • Continue adding increases at the ends of each round.
      • Round 19 gets 19 increases.
      • Round 20 gets 20 increases.
      • Round 21 gets 21 increases.
      • Round 22 gets 22 increases.
      • Round 23 gets 23 increases.
      • Round 24 gets 24 increases.
    • Note that if the rug begins to seem too loose or floppy, you can reduce the number of increases you use at the ends of each round.
  10. over the last row. Even out the edge by making a slip stitch into each stitch of the final round.
  11. Cut the yarn so that a 3 inch (7.6 cm) tail hangs off the edge of the rug. With a loop still on your hook, grab this tail and pull it through the loop, tightening the loop over it. This will create a knot and tie off your project.
    • Use a darning needle to weave the remaining end into the underside of the rug to hide it.
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Method 2
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  1. Make a magic ring . Create an adjustable loop with one strand of thick t-shirt yarn. Secure the ring with one stitch.
    • T-shirt yarn is ideal for this pattern since it is so thick and durable. If working with a lightweight yarn or one prone to fraying, double up by using two strands of yarn instead of one.
  2. Double crochet your first round. Make three chain stitches off the magic ring. Work 11 more double crochets into the center of the ring and pull it closed.
    • The initial set of three chain stitches will count as a double crochet, leaving you with a round of 12 stitches.
    • Join the first set of three chain stitches with the final double crochet using a slip stitch to secure the ring.
  3. Make another three chain stitches to count as the first double crochet stitch. Work one double crochet into the same stitch as the chain, then work two double crochets into each stitch all the way around the perimeter.
    • Join the ends together with another slip stitch.
    • You are doubling the number of stitches from 12 to 24.
  4. Make three chain stitches and work another two double crochets into the next stitch. Make one double crochet into the stitch after that and two double crochets into the stitch that follows; continue this pattern around the entire perimeter.
    • Join the ends with a slip stitch.
    • You should have a total of 36 stitches when you finish this round.
  5. This fourth round will have patterned gaps in it, which can only be done by skipping stitches as you work double crochets around the perimeter of the round.
    • Chain stitch three times. This will act as one double crochet.
    • Chain stitch two more times, skip a stitch, then double crochet once into the stitch that follows.
    • Chain stitch two more times, skip a stitch, then double crochet in the stitch that follows. Continue this pattern all the way around the rug.
    • Slip stitch the two ends together.
  6. You will need to use another series of chain stitches and double crochets to form another solid round.
    • Chain stitch three times to form one double crochet.
    • Work two double crochets into the first large gap of the previous round.
    • Work one double crochet into the double crochet stitch of the previous round.
    • Make two double crochets into each gap of the previous round, followed by one double crochet into each double crochet stitch of the previous round. Repeat until you reach the end of the perimeter.
    • Join with a slip stitch at the ends.
  7. Change the color by cutting off the end of the first color, leaving a 3 inch (7.6 cm) tail. Work this tail into your crochet stitches alongside the new color. Then make double crochets and increases until you finish the round.
    • Chain stitch three times.
    • Work one double crochet into the next stitch and two double crochets into the stitch after that.
    • Make one double crochet into the next stitch, another double crochet into the stitch after that, and two double crochets into the stitch after that. Repeat this pattern all the way around.
    • Join the ends with a slip stitch.
  8. These remaining rounds will all follow the same basic pattern of double stitches, skips, and increases. Change colors on rounds 9, 12, and 15.
    • For round seven, chain stitch three times, chain stitch two more times, and skip one stitch. Double crochet once, chain stitch twice, and skip one stitch; follow this pattern all the way around. Slip stitch the ends together.
    • For round eight, chain stitch three times, double crochet twice in the first gap of the previous round, and work one double crochet into the stitch that follows. Continue double crocheting twice into each gap and once into each stitch. Join with a slip stitch.
    • For round nine, chain stitch three times and double crochet once into the next stitch. Double crochet once into each stitch all the way around and slip stitch the ends together.
    • For round 10, chain stitch three times and then another two. Skip a stitch. Double crochet once, chain two, and skip one stitch; repeat all the way around. Slip stitch the ends together.
    • For round 11, chain stitch three times, double crochet into the gap of the previous round, and double crochet once into the stitch that follows. Work another two double crochets into the next gap. Double crochet once in the stitch, double crochet once in the next gap, double crochet once in the follow stitch, then double stitch twice in the gap that follows that; repeat all the way around. Join with a slip stitch.
    • For round 12, chain stitch three times and double crochet once into the next stitch. Double crochet once into each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch the ends.
    • For round 13, chain stitch three times, then chain twice more. Skip a stitch. Double crochet once, chain stitch twice, and skip a stitch; repeat all the way around. Slip stitch the ends.
    • For round 14, chain stitch three times and double crochet once into the gap of the previous round. Double crochet once into the follow stitch and twice into the next gap. Double crochet once into the next stitch, once into the next gap, once into the next stitch, and twice into the following gap; repeat all the way around. Slip stitch the ends.
    • For round 15, chain stitch three times and double crochet once into the next stitch. Double crochet once all the way around and slip stitch the ends together.
    • For round 16, chain stitch three times, chain twice more, and skip a stitch. Double crochet once, chain twice, and skip a stitch; repeat all the way around. Slip stitch the ends.
    • For round 17, chain three times. Double stitch once into the gap of the previous round, once into the following stitch, once into the next gap, and once into the stitch after that. Double crochet twice into the next gap. Double crochet once into the next stitch, once in the next gap, once into the stitch that follows, once into the next gap, once into the following stitch, and twice into the next gap; repeat all the way around. Slip stitch the ends together.
  9. You will use a series of double crochets, skips, and single crochets to create an edge around the previous round.
    • Chain once. Work one single crochet into the same stitch.
    • Skip two stitches.
    • Work six double crochets into the next stitch.
    • Skip two more stitches.
    • Single crochet once, skip two stitches, double crochet six times, and skip two more stitches. Repeat all the way around.
    • Join the ends with a slip stitch.
  10. Fasten the end off and weave the tail into the underside of your rug using a darning needle.
    • To fasten off the end, cut the yarn, leaving a tail 3 inches (7.6 cm) long. Pull this tail through the loop on you hook to form a knot.
    • Weave the tail into the double crochets along the back of the rug.
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      Things You'll Need

      Oval Rug

      • Crochet hook, size J or 9
      • 9 skeins of yarn; 2 in one color, 2 in second color, three in a third, and four in fourth
      • Darning needle
      • Scissors

      Mandala Rug

      • 3 cones of t-shirt yarn in one color
      • 3 cones of t-shirt yarn in a complementary color
      • Crochet hook, 15 mm
      • Darning needle
      • Scissors

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