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No kidding. Recycle a bed sheet, a few t-shirts, a sweater or 4, buy durable nylon rope,… or simply crochet with some wool yarn…. and make one or more modern area rugs in a dash.

grass rug ~ free crochet pattern - Area Rugs

I am sure you’ve all seen the grass crochet rug that we’ve featured a while ago?!! Today, I am going to feast your yes on some other great ideas. For most, you really don’t need a pattern, but a load of creative inspiration instead, and patience. However, some… yes, … some rugs …. are really fast to make. You don’t even patience. See the lovely heart rag rug below? It was made in a day!

While ‘fast and easy’ is important, it’s fun to make a whole bunch of crochet ‘bits’ over time, such as the rough rectangles or the crochet flowers. Then, one day, sew them all together. That’s how granny used to made her famous blankets…

Some interesting crochet rug designs for you (and me):


The Rug

crochet area rugs

Image credit | source: Patricia Urquiola

The Details

Great Crochet rug, heh?! The flowers and leaves that form the rug are hand-crocheted and then sewn by hand to a synthetic net backing.
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Eliana Gerotto, Milan, Italy (patriciaurquiola.com)
Rope yarn for outdoor use and in wool for indoor use (i.e. 100% polyolefins or 80% new wool, 20% polyamide).

The Rug

crochet area rag rugs


The Details

Image credit | source: Aze Design, Poland

£450
 

The Rug

crochet area rug


The Details

by Jean of ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’
Made from rope, by hand

The Rug

crochet area rugs


The Details

Rug by HandmadePretties. No longer for sale.

The Rug

crochet area rugs
area rug


The Details

By Amy Lane (http://amylane.wordpress.com/2010/06/23/crochet-rug/)

The Rug

pebble crochet rugsy


The Details

Pebbles rug by Rock Pool Candy

The Rug

Crochet Rugs

crochet spiral rugs


The Details

Image left: by Sarah London
 

Once you know how to crochet spirals, which is not hard at all.
heart crochet rag rugs


The Details

By the former ’Good Times I think so’ blog at Blogspot

Cochet rag rug
made in a day: wow!

The Rug

crochet rugs


The Details

Not sure if it is crochet on top, but I love the look and thought it would make a great crochet rug….
what do you think?

The Rugs

crochet owl rugs

crochet sock monkey rug


The Details

These two crochet animal floor rugs are adorable area rugs for kids rooms:
a crochet owl rug and classic sock monkey area rug.

The first one is by AdaIha at Tumble. The second by by Peanut butter Dynamite on Etsy (“http://www.etsy.com/listing/36841135/crochet-sock-monkey-rug). The sock monkey rug is 31.5″ tall X 28” wide. These rugs have been sold. However, the crochet patterns of both the owl and the sock monkey rug could be reverse-engineered if you are a bit crochet savvy. If you are interested in me doing so, I will write you a pattern for either. Leave me a comment below.

NEWSFLASH #1: my sock monkey cup cozy crochet pattern is now in the patterns shop for sale, or learn more about this easy sock monkey knitting pattern.

NEWSFLASH #2: rather than selling/giving away the pattern for someone else’s design, I decided it would be better karma (and cuter) to design my own rugs. So, I did. My super-adorable sock monkey rug demo model is now finished and the crochet pattern for it will be posted on this blog September 2015. Stay tuned.

My Next Step

OK. As you can tell, my basic area rug research is now done. Let me ask you: Which rugs do you like the most?

I like the idea of starting with just a basic shape, like a circle, and then let the project evolve into something. I think that’s what I’ll do. And looking at all these amazing contemporary designer rugs, I also know that I’m going to have the project take some time.

As well, I like to bring more meaningful symbols in my life, so I think that I’m going to crochet a giant OM symbol, with other swirls or mini-symbols around.

I have been needing an area rug for some time now. We have a mix-matching Mexican rug, which I had covered with calico fabric last year, for some comfort to the eyes and warm feet. However, it looked like a dust cover over an expensive rug, rather than a ‘rug’ all by itself. So, now that I have a base, and a color that I love, I have to come up with my rug design for this winter, or actually, sooner.

I love to use my growing stash of recycled socks for this purpose, but, I’m afraid that there won’t be enough of them as they are used up in so many (ongoing) craft / DIY projects now, some of which I never told you about, such as my peace symbol handbag…. Next Spring I’ll feature it.



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  1. Ann says

    Love ’em all! Especially the green yarn one and the rope one, they look like gigantic doilies. I’m wondering if smaller rope would make something less bulky…and smaller rope is cheap. I can see this done in some shiny nylon clothesline cord for a neat doily style rug. Gotta try it! I’ll post it when I do!

  4. Fine Craft Guild says

    Hi Ann, Hi Donna, Hi Lacey,

    Oh, I love them all, really. In a way, I want to make all of them, and in a way, I want to make something totally new, like an OM rug. I can just see it. Really cool.

    Thanks for your contributions!!
    Rose

  5. JFW says

    You have me curious about recycling a bedsheet…I’ve seen plastic bags made into things, I imagine you’d prep it in the same way? I saw a tutorial that basically has you fold it up (the bag, but I’m sure a sheet would work too), then cut “fringe”, leaving a few inches at the end. Then you cut diagonally in a way that gives you one long strip. I think I’ll have to try this with the rope rug. I’ve been wanting to do something like that for a long time. Thanks for the newfound inspiration!!

  6. Fine Craft Guild says

    I think I would make yarn first, like one would make t-shirt yarn, which is essentially long strips of fabric. I would probably cut it zig-zag to avoid having to stitch all the strips together.
    To determine the width of the strips, I would experiment first before I’d cut the whole sheet.
    You can crochet it with your hands/fingers, or with a large crochet hook to gain contemporary look. Crochet patterns allow for loads of originality in shapes and patterns vs simple breading.

    GOOD LUCK, and… DO SHOW US THE RESULTS! We *** LOVE *** TO POST ORIGINAL RECYCLED CRAFT & ART!

  7. joan douglas says

    love the towel rug. i’am going to make it tomorrow , one for me and one for my sister. she will go nuts when i give it to her <3 . thanks again.

  14. Pam Wilgus says

    I am absolutely crazy about sock monkeys! This rug was adorable. Would love to make it! Could you please send the pattern!!

  15. Dianne says

    I love the owl and sock monkey rug. Could you send the patterns to me? My son’s would go crazy over them.

  18. Andrea says

    I like them all but I was interested in the owl and the sock monkey rug.Also, you do very lovely job on all of your work.

  19. Fine Craft Guild says

    Thank you for your kind words, Andrea. I am working on designing a sock monkey rug + pattern as we speak. For the time being, look at the other sock monkey patterns I’ve just developed: sock monkey coffee cup cozy and, to be posted this week: sock monkey gloves. Soon, that rug….

    As for owl patterns, there are MANY other owl patterns and designs on this blog, some of which you could modify to become an owl rug. Use the search-button on the top right to search for the various articles on these topics.

  21. Carol M says

    I LOVE the monkey rug, my 24 year old collects sock monkey anything, this would be a great addtion to her home. Please let me know where I could get the pattern I would love to make this for her for christmas

  24. Sue says

    The monkey and owl rugs are AWESOME! I would love for you to write up the pattern for them. I know a little boy that would love the monkey and my mom would love the owl. Please Please Please write them up.
    Thank you!

  27. Shelley says

    My daughter is having a baby in March and the theme of her baby room is owls. So I would love to make the owl rug for the babies room. Please send me the pattern. Thanks

  28. Fine Craft Guild says

    Hi Shelley, I am finishing my Sock Monkey rug and the pattern for it today. I think I’ll take a break over the holidays, and do the owls in the new year. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year !!

  29. Laura Lynn says

    I love the sock monkey rug. I am decorating my son’s big boy room all in monkey’s and would love to make this for him. Please send me the pattern! Thanks so much!

  32. Jan says

    I am looking forward to getting the patterns for the sock monkey and owl area rugs. Please keep me informed. thank you.

  34. Juanita says

    Sock monkey pattern please, I am decorating my twins playroom all in monkes and this would be fabulous.

  35. Patricia Patrick says

    I ADOREEEE your MONKEY rug <3

    Please send me the pattern =) My Children will LOVE it <3

    Thank You xoxo

  36. marlene says

    love the owl rug, my daughter would love it she is crazy about owls please send me the pattern
    thanks

  38. Dolores Taylor says

    I would love the crochet pattern for the owl and monkey Kid’s rugs. They are very creative and beautiful

  42. Tracy says

    Just joining in the chorus ….. Love the owl and sock monkey rug! Can’t wait for the patterns!!

  43. Connie Tate says

    would love the sock monkey rug pattern. My great nephew having first birthday in february, would make great give from his great aunt.

  44. Tammy says

    I love these! I would love the pattern for both! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to make them! My son is so excited! I’ll have to start with the monkey for his monkey-themed bedroom!

  45. Pat Parks says

    Would love the pattern for the sock monkey rug. Daughter is expecting first baby and has always been into sock monkeys.

  46. Holly Smith says

    Would love to have the pattern for the owl rug, have a friend we call the owl and I would love to make one for her. Thank you.

  47. Katie says

    I absolutely love the owl rug. My husband and I are having a baby girl due March 1st. We have decorated her room in an owl theme and have been looking or a rug to match. I am finding out very quickly that they are not cheap! I never thought of making my own until I saw this one. It is great! I would like to join the other requests for the pattern when it becomes available. Thank you so much!

  48. Becky Laws says

    Love the sock monkey rug and would love to make for my granddaughter. Please send me the pattern. Thank you so much

  49. Nicole says

    has anyone received the pattern for the sock monkey rug? i’d love to make one for a shower gift : ), Nicole

  50. Gwendolyn Hallemeier says

    Yes, I would love to have the sock monkey and owl rug pattern. I am making a set of sock monkey for a first time grandma and this would be prefect to go alone with it.

  54. Ces says

    Hi. Your monkey sock rug is just the cutest thing. I’d love to have the pattern for it so I can make one for my 5 month old son. Thanks a bunch!

  57. ilona says

    hello, its just wonderful your work, could you please let mi know where i can get the pattern of owl or monkey, still dont know which i like more;) thanks a lot and best wishes for your future projects.

  58. Valerie Faganello says

    Love the Monkey Rug, A friend of mine is having a baby and her theme is monkeys, i’d love to make it for her, please send me the pattern, and the Owl too if you don’t mind, i would greatly appreciate it! Love all your work, Very talented!

  67. Cindi says

    I LOVE the monkey rug. We call my youngest daughter “Monkey” and I would love to make something like this for her. If you have a pattern I’d love it! If you have something like a butterfly rug I’d love that as well :)

  68. JoAnn says

    I would love to have the monkey and owl pattern would love to make them for my neice she is doing the baby’s room in monkeys.

    thanks JoAnn

  69. Fine Craft Guild says

    Hi Sandra,

    I would adjust the size of the tshirt strips to the canvas grid (how open it is) and how long you would like to pole of the mat to be. As well, not all t-shirts are of the same thickness. Best is to do a tiny corner of your mat and to see how it comes out.

    Have a happy and good luck with making your bathroom mats,
    Rose

  71. Colene Myers says

    I would love the pattern for the owl rug and the monkey rug they are adorable….

  73. amy says

    I would love to try the monkey rug, my granddaughter is having a baby and is doing a monkey theme bedroom, how cute that would be for her baby’s room.

  76. jennifer angelo says

    I would love the pattern for the monkey rug for my sons room!!! Please let me know as soon as possible :) thanks

  79. Kristen Nuzum says

    Sock monkey rug pattern please:) and if you have any tips on crocheting please let me know because this would be my first project! hopefully for my sons birthday!!

  80. Sandy Burton says

    Just love the rugs. Let me know how I can get the patterns. My granddaughters (3) will just love them. I hope to make each one a different one. Can’t hardly wait to get the pattern.

  84. PJ Cress says

    Please let me know how to get the pattern for the owl rug! I love it and would love to make it for the nursery my son is doing for his daughter!!! Thank you

  85. Heather says

    Could I pretty please and thank you get the owl rug pattern?? Can’t wait to make it !

  86. Fran says

    I would love to receive the pattern for the Owl rug and the Sock Monkey rug. I have two grandchildren that I want to make these for. Could you please email me the patterns when you have them available?

    Thank you.

    Fran

  88. Rakkah says

    Your sock monkey rug would be perfect for my niece. She’s 1 1/2 and earned the nickname “monkey” within a couple weeks of her birth, even had her 1st Birthday monkey/jungle theme. I would greatly appreciate you sharing your talented pattern when you have the chance, thAnk you for your generosity!

  90. Rebecca Ford says

    i would love to make the sock monkey and owl rugs for my son. Can I gt a pattern?
    Thanks,
    Becca

  92. Brittney14 says

    Did you by any chance ever make a pattern for the sock monkey and owl rugs?? I would absolutely love to make those! :D

  93. betsy ezell says

    i would love to have the owl rug pattern my motherinlaw is a owl fanatic and i would love to make this for her for christmas.if you could please send me the pattern it would be so much appreciated .you do beautiful work.thank you so much

  94. La Claire Diamond says

    I love the owl and sock monkey rug. I would absolutely love to make them! Could you send the patterns to me? :)

  95. Sue says

    would I beable to get the pattern for the sock monkey rug ? crochet .. it would be awesome to make for my grandson..

    thanks so much

    Sue

  97. Brenda DeGraw says

    I would love to get the owl and monkey rug patterns please my daughter in law loves owls and she is going through brain surgery right now would love to make her one.

  102. Crystal Ledbetter says

    I have a crochet store on facebook and I would love to add your Sock monkey rug and owl rugs to my store…if you could email be the patterns I will put your name on them. I have clients that I have been asking me if I could make them, but I need something to go by.

    Thanks

  103. Louise says

    I would love the owl and monkey rug to make for my son and soon to bee here daughter. If you could send them to me it would be so perfect ;)

  104. Patsy says

    I love the sock monkey and owl rug. Would you be willing to share the pattern for both please.

  105. Zona says

    Could you send me the owl and sock monkey pattern please … Thank you .. I love your work .

  106. Katerina says

    I would love the crochet patterns of both the owl and the sock monkey rug, please.
    It would be great if you could send them to me.
    Thank you so much, I am very grateful.

  107. Susan Hayes says

    I love our owl and monkey rugs ,they are the cutes things I have ever seen. I would love to have the instructions for them. Thank you.

  109. Dianne says

    I would love the pattern for the owl rug for a baby shower gift -they have the owl theme decor for the baby’s room. Thanks

  112. Sammie says

    Hi, I’m very interested in the pattern for the owl rug! Hope to hear from you soon!

  113. Karin heilman says

    I have been searching for this rug pattern for some time with no success….so..yes, please!!! I would love this pattern!

  114. Karin heilman says

    In my excitement I forgot to say that it is the pattern for the owl rug

  117. Jill Shine says

    I love the circular rugs. Easy to make and you can zone for meditation by following the swirls. LOL

    I would LOVE patterns of the owl and sock monkey rugs! They would be so cute in the kids’ rooms.

    You are so clever!

  119. Brenda Kleinjan says

    The sock monkey rug is adorable! I teach kindergarten and would love to make it for my jungle-themed classroom. Thank you!

  120. Debbie says

    Ahhh…. this rug… I’ve been trying to make one for weeks…. ripping and re-doing… ripping again… searching the internet… ugh…. I just couldn’t get it to look right – but these are perfect!

  122. JACQUIE YUZWENKO says

    Hi

    I am wanting a copy of the monkey and owl rug patterns, could you email them to me please?

    Thanks

  123. sarah says

    The sock monkey and owl rugs are fantastic and so adorable! My sons would absolutely love them! Are the patterns still available at all?

  124. Fine Craft Guild says

    Hi Jacquie and Sarah, it’s on my 2015 list of things to do i.e. UFO completion of 100 major projects, this being one of them. I will email you when the patterns are available. Rose

  125. Leanne says

    Good Morning, I’d love to get the pattern for the sock monkey rug from you if possible please and thank you. It’s beautiful

  132. Darlene says

    Gonna be a grandma for the first time. Daughter and daughter-in-law are pregnant at the same time. Would love the pattern for the owl and monkey rugs. Thank you

  138. Lorene says

    I don’t know if the patterns are available, but I would love the monkey and owl . I have a grandaughter you is in love with monkeys.

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