From the page: The towel that still wants to hug
Idea 3
Round crochet rug
Turning fabric into crochet yarn is an old household thrift technique, made by generations in times of scarcity — "rag yarn mats" decorated rural homes all over. It works because the fabric weave gives body to the yarn: the rug comes out firm, thick, and absorbent, without needing industrial yarn.
What you need
- Old bath towels (preferably more than one, for continuous yarn)
- Sharp scissors
- Thick crochet hook (sizes 4 to 6 mm)
- Masking tape or pins (to hold the fabric while rolling)
How to make it
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Cut the towel into long strips 1 inch wide, going as far as possible without stopping — the fewer joins, the firmer the rug.
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Join the strips by sewing the ends together or using the overlapped small-slit technique, which closes by itself when you pull the end.
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Roll the strips into a "ball" (like a yarn ball), so the yarn runs freely while you crochet.
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Start with 6 double crochets inside a magic ring and close into a circle — this is the base that makes the round rug grow evenly.
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On each round, add 6 stitches spread out, always in different spots, so the circle doesn't ripple or curl.
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Continue until you reach the desired size (about 16 to 24 inches in diameter) and finish off by hiding the end inside the weave.
Finishing touches
Alternate colors from different towels to create ombré rings, or add a round of fan stitches on the edge for a more delicate finish in the bathroom.
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