How To Make A Round Rope Rug

Push the pieces as closely together as possible.

How to make a round rope rug.

Now slide the cardboard under the circle of rope and outline the rug on the cardboard see picture. Make a small cut 2 3 inches wide along one side of the sheet. Starting with one end of the rope roll it around itself a couple of times. If using knits or synthetics you might have to cut instead of tearing.

If it all lines up spread the glue on the cardboard and place it on the rug. Once you coil a complete circle use a medium to long stitch length and the widest zigzag setting to sew between the ropes and join them together. Buy large size hooks here. Cut all your rope pieces to size.

Next cut out the outline and check the size. Add some hot glue continue rolling and press it against itself until the glue dries. Take the beginning end of your wrapped and sewn rope and make a small clockwise coil. Good instructions but to add to the longevity of your rug dont just stitch the beginning and the ends.

Cut lengthwise on your fabric to make the longest strips possible image 1. If you guys have been following me for a while you ll know about my love for rugs and how they make a space nothing adds life to a room like a rug and in my experience they can actually make a space seem bigger which is everything if you have a small apartment when every millimetre counts. That s all that s used in this project from the honeycomb home. Measure them up to the length of the mat cut the mat to desired size if too big as i did with mine and then add 2 3 inches extra to each ends for the fringe.

What if we told you all you need to make a stylish and sturdy sisal rug is a whole lot of rope and glue. Begin spreading adhesive in rows and immediately laying your rope directly on top of the glue. How to crochet a rope rug crochet a round rope rug. Get a piece of cardboard large enough to cover you circle of rope.

Tear the strips of fabric down the length of your fabric image 2. I also used an old fitted sheet for the bottom of the rug but you can use any type of fabric sheet or rubber backing to make it non slip. And my obsession with rugs continues and now it s on to the diy round rope rug.