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Thursday 13 – A Collection of Free Rug Patterns from around the web

12-Mar-09

1. Crochet a rug from recycled plastic bags (take the time to really check out the site – this lady is very creative and it doesn’t get any thriftier than this!) 2. Crochet a rag rug using old T-shirts. This one has a great picture tutorial to go with it 3. Crochet flower power rug [...]

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How to Make a Rug – Day Three – Homemade Rugs – “Plaiting” or Braiding, Crochet, Knit

11-Mar-09

from Art and economy in home decoration by Mabel Tuke Priestman, 1910 CHAPTER VII HOME-MADE RUGS THE expense of furnishing is so great that, whenever possible, it is no little help to make something for the home out of material that would otherwise be wasted. Owing to the revived interest in old-fashioned furniture and in [...]

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How to Make a Rug – Day One – Mary Crochets a Rag Rug

09-Mar-09

from MARY AT THE FARM by Edith M Thomas 1915 Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary’s Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: “Don’t forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me [...]

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Leftover Yarn Slippers – The Mother / Daughter Slipper Project

02-Mar-09

On Wednesday, I posted a pattern for slippers made from leftover yarn. The lovely lady Chameleon left this comment – My daughter was looking over my shoulder when I was browsing yesterday and made me stop for these slippers – we each made a pair yesterday morning while watching TV. They’re so quick and easy! [...]

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Use up that Leftover Yarn! – The Thursday Thirteen – Ideas and Patterns

25-Feb-09

1. Waffle Weave Dishcloth Knitting Pattern 2. V-Neck Odd Ball Sweater Knitting Pattern 3. Knitting Articles & Tips – Yarn Overload 4. Knitting and Crocheting with Small Amounts of Yarn 5. Marvelous Mittens 6. Baby Socks 7. Garland of Blossoms Scarf 8. Waffle Weave (crochet, this time) Towel Topper 9. Yarn Storage Ideas 10. Knit [...]

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