I used this tutorial on CraftTuts. It left a lot to be desired. A few times I had to wing it as the instructions didn't make much sense. A few times it told me to "inc" and I told it that it's not a knitting pattern so that doesn't make sense!
I put my 24" ruler on top to give you an idea of the size. It's 35" / 90cm across. I used 3 cones of Hoopla yarn so it wasn't a cheap rug, but it was intended for the living room. Now, I'm not sure what I'll do with it!
I spilt coffee on the yarn or the finished rug several times... I have turned it upside down so the stains don't show! I could be housewife of the year...
Oh, forgot the important part! This is #4 on my very-large-but-not-overwhelming-and-no-I'm-not-ashamed-of-it list.
7 comments:
Well done, and i like the idea of turning it over when it gets marked, it's the same trick we use with the sofa cushions, until i decide its all minging and needs a good wash! :o)
Well done on another finish, isn't turning things over what everyone does?
Coffee dye it - then you can spill as much coffee on it as you want, and it won't matter! Great rug --- congratulations on another finish - that's one of my favourite projects of yours!
Hey at least it's done right? You did a great job on it. Maybe next time do one in light brown so that it hides the spills. lol
I like it, I'd put it in the bathroom as a bath mat or the kitchen. It might accumulate a lot of dust if you were to put it in the kitchen now though.
looks good....
Hugz
It is good looking. Have you seen this pattern?
http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2013/04/giant-crocheted-doily-rug-pattern.html
Or this one. Maybe you would like to do these better.
http://glor-crochetgalore.blogspot.com/2010/11/birthday-doily-november-doily-of-month.html
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