How Do You Make Swedish Rag Rugs?
Swedish rag rugs, also called toothbrush rugs, look like traditional American braided rugs. These Swedish rugs, however, begin with a single braid. The rugs are worked by repeating a complicated stitch with an oversized needle. The end result of these difficult stitches is a durable and heavy rug. Cotton, wools and polyesters work well for fabric. Mixing different fabrics, however, will give the rug an uneven look. The finished size of this rug project is approximately 24-by-36 inches. Lay your material flat. If you are using old clothes, cut the seams apart first. Pencil mark the fabric in 3/4-inch increments (the width of the strips). Cut 1/2-inch long incisions at each pencil mark and begin tearing the material lengthwise. Keep the strips less than one yard long. Fold each strip lengthwise and iron. Take three folded strips and safety pin them together at one end. Pin this same end to a sturdy chair or couch. Braid the strips and make a 12-inch long braid. Cut two of the strips at t
