Crochet rug with flowers - Arts, Crafts and DIY

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I wanted something more old fashion and country style. The rug I had had for a long time but after I put the crocheted flowers onto it it had a new leave of life. Gave it sort of an old world charm.

Material

10-20 8 ply wool or any scrap wool
4mm crochet hook
1 any old blanket or crocheted rug you already have

Method

Make crochet flowers to put on blanket or throw over/rug.
For large flowers,

Row 1: Using colour 1 yarn, Ch 4, join to form ring

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc) , dc 11 times, sl st to top of ch 3 made. Fasten off. (12 dc).

Row 3: Using colour 2 yarn, join with slip stitch to top of any st. Ch 2, 3 tr in same st, ch 2, sl st next st. *Ch 2, 3 tr in next sc, ch 2, sl st in next sc* repeat * to * around, joining with slip st in bottom of first st made. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew all crocheted flowers randomly on blanket/rug. Admire your finished project.

Notes

I tend to crochet rugs in Winter as it relaxes me and keeps my knees warm. First time I have tried the flowers though.

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Vicki Griffin

Author, experienced freelance writer, proof reading, feature articles, political content .Any topics. Indigenous art, Indigenous children’s writer. 2010. ‘Nanna’s Storm’ Predominately Indigenous book. Children’s picture book published by Black Ink Press Queensland. 2011-2018 'Nanna's Boot Camp' and 'My Mob at Christmas.' http://www.morrispublishingaustralia.com/gondor-writers-centre-books.html

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