Rag rugs, traditionally woven from scraps of denim and discarded linens, have a humble appeal. On Save Haven, we spotted a more delicate version crocheted from cotton muslin—a perfect indoors project for the winter months. For step-by-step instructions, go to Purl Bee's tutorial.
Above: Create your own rags with muslin by cutting the fabric into half-inch-wide strips (Cotton Muslin Fabric; $4.48 per yard at Amazon). Image via Save Haven.
Above: As with yarn, connect the strips by crocheting them so that one strip overlaps the next. Image via Ribbons Undone.
Above: We can see this delicately textured rug in a bedroom; image via Ribbons Undone.