When i say turn in the pattern it simply means once you finish a row you turn your work and start another row going in the opposite direction.
How to knit heavy rug yarn.
Garter stitch cat shaped rug is designed for cats to nap on but can be knit human sized as well.
The yarn used is made from polyester too so it s machine washable.
You only need to knit and purl to make this room warming 4 6 foot rug.
20 inches wide x 37 inches long.
Because of several factors.
Tie one end to the back of the chair so it will not come unraveled.
It s primary use of course was rugs but some used it for placemats scrub cloths bathroom sets and hats.
Knitting the rug the make of this rug took me longer than expected.
Speaking of the yarn exceptionally bulky yarn is hard to come by at an affordable price.
Aunt lydia s heavy rug yarn was a favorite yarn of many.
A few patterns were presented promoting the yarn sweaters however the yarn did not hold it s shape well enough for essential clothing.
Step 1 make your yarn ropes by unwrapping each skeins of yarn around two chairs set about 6 feet apart.
Because the yarn is so thick rather than weave in the ends i cut the yarn close to the rug and secure the ends by sewing it on the back of the rug.
This will give you sections that are 14 feet long approximately.
What s so great about this design is its beginner friendliness.
Designed by lena skvagerson.
Get the recommended berroco comfort chunky yarn on amazon.
Get the knitting pattern on annie s.