Get the recommended berroco comfort chunky yarn on amazon.
How to knit heavy rug yarn.
Knitting the rug the make of this rug took me longer than expected.
The yarn used is made from polyester too so it s machine washable.
Get the knitting pattern on annie s.
Tie one end to the back of the chair so it will not come unraveled.
Because the yarn is so thick rather than weave in the ends i cut the yarn close to the rug and secure the ends by sewing it on the back of the rug.
20 inches wide x 37 inches long.
Speaking of the yarn exceptionally bulky yarn is hard to come by at an affordable price.
What s so great about this design is its beginner friendliness.
When i say turn in the pattern it simply means once you finish a row you turn your work and start another row going in the opposite direction.
Step 1 make your yarn ropes by unwrapping each skeins of yarn around two chairs set about 6 feet apart.
Here is a fun way to use yarn instead of rags to make a yarn rug that will add beauty and warmth to your floors.
Because of several factors.
Aunt lydia s heavy rug yarn was a favorite yarn of many.
Garter stitch cat shaped rug is designed for cats to nap on but can be knit human sized as well.
Designed by lena skvagerson.
This will give you sections that are 14 feet long approximately.
It s primary use of course was rugs but some used it for placemats scrub cloths bathroom sets and hats.
You only need to knit and purl to make this room warming 4 6 foot rug.