Renata rugs shows you how to start your own toothbrush or knotted rug.
Instructions on how to make a toothbrush rug.
They are easy to learn inexpensive to make and the result is gorgeous.
You don t actually need a toothbrush it s just a left over term from half a century ago.
Quick and easy you ll be on your way to rugmaking before you know it.
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Although these charming oval rugs look complicated they are really simple once you master the basic pattern.
Toothbrush rugs get their name from the tool used to make them.
Making a rug tool.
Making the rug step 1 start with two strips of fabric cotton silk rayon or acetate approximately 2 feet long.
It requires ripping making small cuts and doing lots of threading loops and pulling them tight.
These traditional rugs are created using a modified toothbrush fabric strips and a basic blanket stitch.
A really great recycling project is to make a toothbrush rag rug.
Toothbrush rugs are one of the easiest and quickest rag rugs to make.
Knot the second strip around the base strip.
Most other instructions that i ve come across on the internet assume some previous knowledge of crochet or knitting.
Folks used to cut the head off an old toothbrush and file it down to a point while using the pre drilled hole for hanging your tooth brush as a place to attach the fabric to.