Free eBook: 3 Free Rag Weaving Patterns

Weaving rag rugs is one of those things everyone thinks is a great idea, but most people never get around to trying. That's probably because many don't understand how simple the process is, and how well it's suited to weaving supplies that you have lying around the house. In fact, you don't need much yarn at all for these rag rug projects: it's all about upcycling here. Take a pile of old t-shirts, add a pair of scissors and some elbow grease to the mix and you have yourself almost all the yarn you'll need. Download the Free Weaving with Rags eBook and learn how to make a rag rug like a pro in no time!

Inside you'll find:

• Sakiori Vest by Dinah Rose - This project uses old silk kimonos to upcycle the pieces to their original glory. Don't have any on hand? That's fine; neither did we! We point you to the best online stores for second-hand kimono fabric, and how to reuse the original collar bands from the garments.

• Peekaboo Rep Rug by Karla Stille - What do you get when you combine log cabin and block geometric designs with Swedish rep weaving on a rag rug loom? A fairly easy-to-weave, beautiful, reversible, wonderful-to-touch rug (Peekaboo Rag Rug Instructions by Karla Stille) that's almost too pretty to walk on.

• Perfect Marriage T-Shirt Rug by Amanda Robinette - This project involves cutting loops from the circular parts of clothing and then preparing the yarn for use as weft. By joining loops together to form a continuous strand you can upcycle your old t-shirts and make a lovely rug.

In our free eBook, we have three wonderful rag weaving project for every level of weaver and every weaving budget. Whether you're looking for a way to use up old T-shirts, you want to use up some of your fabric stash, or you are looking for a reason to buy some luscious kimono yarn there's a project for you.