I've been trying to sit down and write out the instructions for the rugs...which are really easy. I still haven't finished the solid color one, but I have finished the stripey one.
It turned out smaller than I had initially envisioned, but it's so easy to make another in a larger size.
It's made using all slip stitches. I love the look of slip stitches. It gives you a knitted look. The great thing about slip stitches with crochet is the thickness that is created.
Materials
Super Bulky (6 weight) yarn (I used Lion Brand Hometown USA)
Size P crochet hook
Yarn needle
Measurements
Length
Width
Pattern
Note: Make sure you work in the back loop only for every stitch
Ch 33
Row 1: Sl st in each ch, turn. (32 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in the back loop only of each st across, turn (32 sts)
Row 3- 87: Repeat row 2, following the color sequence.
Color sequence
Light pink 4 rows
Bright pink 4 rows
Yellow 2 rows
Blue 4 rows
White 2 rows
Bright pink 2 rows
Green 4 rows
Light Pink 2 rows
Yellow 4 rows
Bright Pink 4 rows
Blue 2 rows
White 4 rows
Green 2 rows
Light Pink 4 rows
Bright Pink 2 rows
Yellow 2 rows
Blue 4 rows
White 2 rows
Bright Pink 4 rows
Green 4 rows
Light Pink 2 rows
Yellow 4 rows
Bright Pink 2 rows
Blue 2 rows
White 4 rows
Green 2 rows
Light Pink 4 rows
Bright Pink 5 rows
Take a yarn needle and carefully weave all of those ends. With sl stitches...it is a little harder to hide those ends.
If you would like a wider rug, just start with more chains...like 40 or 45 instead of 33. If you would like your rug to be longer just add more rows.
I love the back...it has an interesting look
Enjoy, and have a great week!
Been waiting for this. It turned out beautifully. Did you daughter take from you? I like the way slip stitches look as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you. She has taken it from me...she thinks everything I make is for her, especially the colorful projects
DeleteHow pretty!! Reminds me of Easter colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you:D
DeleteThe colours are great, very cheery for a dull(it's been raining here in Scotland)day, gives hope for sunny spring days to come!
ReplyDeleteThank you and I hope your weather improves soon:D I can't wait till spring gets here
DeleteThis is lovely -can't wait to try it! Thank you for this wonderful pattern :) Maggie xx
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Deletethis is so pretty! I thought that it was knit... love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you...yes that's what I love about slip stitches
DeleteI love this! I've been wanting to make a rug for a long time... Thanks for the tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteGenevieve
Thank you and you're welcome
DeleteI hope you like it:D
That's a beautiful rug and the colours are just gorgeous. I'm wondering how slippery it is on the floor, did you use any anti-slip material on the back?
ReplyDeleteThank you:) It needs a backing. I'm thinking of attaching it with velcro. We'll see how that turns out.
DeleteI've been told that you can apply puff paint to the back of fabric/yarn to make it slip resistant and wash proof. Have you ever heard of or tried that?
DeleteI have some bright colored bulky yarn that I had no idea whatI was goinna do with it. Thanks
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DeleteHave a great day:D
This is awesome. I love the vibrant colors:) how are you feeling? I hope your doing better
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm glad you like it. I am feeling much, much better, the crud has finally went away...thank you so much for asking. Have a great day,
DeleteLiz
Very nice and beautiful colourway...
ReplyDeleteThank you:D
DeleteSo pretty! I love the back - so much that I'd probably make it the front. :) We use a non-adhesive drawer/shelf liner under all of our rugs. It works fabulously and you don't have to attach it, which makes it super easy.
ReplyDeleteThank you and thanks for the idea about the backing:D Have a great weekend
DeleteJust found your blog. Love the crocheted rug. I have several I've made out of strips of fabric, but really like the look of the yarn.
ReplyDeleteThanks and I'm glad you found me. I hope you find something here you would like to make:D
Deletehi there :) i've just found your blog and think it is absolutely beautiful. I love your choice of colours on this rug and all of the multicolour creations I've seen so far :) plus you have made a super awsome hello kitty hat so I have to be a follower now hehe! xx
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DeleteThanks so much and I hope you enjoy the patterns:D
Have a great weekend
I have to try this one! Thanks. x
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome...I hope you like it:D
DeleteLove this, would be perfect for a bath mat.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
MKNDesigns
Thanks. It would be perfect for a bath mat with the right yarn. Don't use the kind I used. It will fuzz up and look terrible in no time.
DeleteI am going to use cotton, just have to go through my cotton stash to find a color I want to use.
DeleteI love it! Beautifull!
ReplyDeleteAwesome rug! Love the way the back loop and slip stitches work up! Must try!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! This is gorgeous! I have to make it...so easy too!
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to link up and share if you are pin friendly: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/03/pinteresting-party-week-31.html
Thanks so much:D
DeleteBeautiful!! Must try this!
ReplyDeleteI like this a lot, very cheerful!
ReplyDeleteI love this it's beautiful, i must make one for my summer house :)
ReplyDeletelovely colors. inspiring project..
ReplyDeleteI'll try to make one for my children. Yours is very very beutiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I must make one of these. How many skeins of yarn did this take?
ReplyDeleteOne skein of each of the colors
DeleteOh, this is so nice! the colors are amazing, like a candy or something. :) Love it.
ReplyDeleteHi, Liz.
ReplyDeleteThank you your wonderful pattern. I made it!
http://eskerrikasko.way-nifty.com/lehen/2012/10/post-1f5f.html
Just found your website, and I LOVE it! Love all your crochet projects. Want to try them all! Thank you for the patterns as well.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant rug pattern. Thank You for posting a tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI loved the colors. It's a very happy rug. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this pattern I think I'm going to do it in nautical colours as a gift for my mum, fingers crossed it turns out as nice as yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks again
Jo
http://eskdalegifts.blogspot.co.uk/
This is great! I made mine in yellow and hot pink and it just pops in my bathroom. Thanks for the awesome tutorial!
ReplyDeleteHow many skeins does it take to make this rug. It's just great and I want to make it! I've just made my first project, a hat, with this yarn and I love it. Thanks or the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI think it took about 1 of each color. I used the Hometown USA found at Wal mart or other big craft stores.
DeleteHow big is this rug? I'm thinking I'd like to do one about 4x the size of this one for a baby room.
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this! Its beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI've just started crocheting! This is amazing, crocheting goals! Lol http://kirsty.ws/
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!Very,very nice.I love it!I want to try it but since i'm new in crocheting,can i ask you for a tutorial?Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi, This is a good post, indeed a great job. You must have done good research for the work, I appreciate your efforts.. Looking for more updates from your side. Thanks ikat fabrics by the yard
ReplyDeleteHi there, can you tell me how many grams of wool this rug took to make?
ReplyDeleteHi there, can you tell me how many grams of wool this rug took to make?
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