This tutorial shows how to crochet a simple bedside rug on rug canvas, a firm canvas with large holes. Pull yarn through the holes, draw each loop through the previous one, work in a spiral, then finish the ends with an extra round and add fringe.
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Things you will learn
Rug canvas is a firm, large-hole canvas commonly used for tapestry work and rug embroidery.
Use sturdy yarn: the loops should pass snugly through the holes and completely cover the mesh.
Rug canvas is sold by the yard, so the source does not limit the finished rug size.
Rug on Rug Canvas
A simple bedside rug with chains of loops, a finished edge, and fringe.
Materials and tools
Materials
Rug canvas, Firm canvas with large holes; choose the cut size to suit the desired rug size.
Sturdy rug yarn, The loops should pass snugly through the holes and completely cover the mesh.
Tools
Crochet hook, Insert it through the rug-canvas holes to catch and pull through the yarn.
Preparation
Choose the canvas and yarn
Cut the rug canvas to the desired size and choose yarn sturdy enough to cover the mesh.
Start the chain of loops
Prepare the rug canvas
Rug canvas is a firm canvas with large holes. It works not only for tapestry work and rug embroidery but also as a foundation for a simple crocheted rug.
Make the first loops
At the very corner of the canvas, make a loop. Insert the hook into the next hole, catch the yarn, and pull up a second loop.
Draw the loops through in sequence
Draw the second loop through the first, the third through the second, and continue in the same way.
Work the rug in a spiral
Turn the corner
After working a row, you will have a braided chain. Turn the corner and continue crocheting.
Continue the rounds
After completing the first round, work in a spiral until the rug reaches the desired size.
Finish the rug edge
Work an extra round
To cover the ends and hide the canvas completely, pull up a loop in the corner, yarn over, and make another loop. Do the same in the next hole.
Make the finishing chain
When there are two matching loops on the hook, draw the yarn through both. At the third hole, catch the yarn again and draw it through the working loop to make a neat chain that finishes the edge.
Add fringe
Attach yarn along the sides
Cut yarn into equal lengths. Fold each piece in half and fasten it with a loop in every side hole.
Finish the rug
Use the finished rug as a new accent for your home.
Choose the cut size to match the rug size you want; the source gives no exact foundation size.
How do I hide the canvas at the rug edge?
The author suggests working one more round: form loops in the corner and following holes, draw yarn through two matching loops, and continue the chain along the edge.
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