How To Make Hand Braided Wool Rugs

Braided wool rugs are warm cozy economical and fun to make.

How to make hand braided wool rugs.

You can even make one yourself using some basic. Braided rugs are a classic element of farmhouse style derived from a need for low cost and efficient decor options. Don t forget to subscribe to my channel. Here s how to put together a braided rag rug from fabric scraps.

You can also use old curtains sheets and clothes to design a beautiful braided rug. Wash it before hand. Learn how to make a beautiful braided rug from your fabric scraps or worn out old clothing. In order to make the woven rug shown in the top picture look up four strand braided rag rugs i make them using a four strand braid.

They re a great way to recycle old blankets old wool clothing and scraps of wool fabric. Across decades of american history braided rugs sometimes known as rag rugs were popular for their versatility and frugality. Wool rugs are easy to clean especially if they fit in the washing machine but not the dryer. Handmade braided rugs braided the way your grandmother did it can save you money and make your house cozy.

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. Much for the new wool rugs. And they can add that special one of a kind accent to a hallway or in front of the fireplace. If you d like to add a rustic touch to your home a braided rag rug might be just the ticket.

The familiar braided wool rug has certainly stood the test of time but my grandmother.