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How to make a round Amish knot (toothbrush) rag rug - tutorial

5,268,084 views November 5, 2017 16:25

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In brief

Turn old fabric like duvet covers or sheets into a sturdy, textured rag rug using the Amish knot technique. This method is perfect for beginners and lets you upcycle materials while creating a cozy floor covering. The video covers making a simple toothbrush tool, preparing fabric, and building the rug from start to finish.

Questions & answers

What fabric works best for this rug?

Old duvet covers, sheets, or fabric scraps—any sturdy, woven material.

Description from the creator

I originally made this video to show my workshop group how to make a rug. You can find clearer instructions and other ideas for the Amish knot here - youtube.com/watch?v=9KHqFoha4jc

Learn how to make a simple upcycled rag rug from old duvet covers, sheets and scraps of fabric.

How to make a simple 'toothbrush needle' crafting tool - 1:35
Tips for preparing fabric - 2:40
How to join the strips of fabric - 4:10 and 12:35
How to start a toothbrush (Amish) rag rug and create knots - 5:18
How to increase the knots as the rug gets bigger - 10:23
How to finish your rag rug - 13:58

This is my first YouTube tutorial, hope it was easy enough to understand. Let me know what you think.

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Rug making tips and ideas on my blog: barrijaynemakes.blogspot.com/2017/07/handmade-r…
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Barri-Jayne Makes published this 16:25 video tutorial on November 5, 2017. It has been watched 5,268,084 times on YouTube.

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