The first strip is also known as the base strip or the runner.
Instructions on how to make a toothbrush rug.
These traditional rugs are created using a modified toothbrush fabric strips and a basic blanket stitch.
Quick and easy you ll be on your way to rugmaking before you know it.
Knot the second strip around the base strip.
It requires ripping making small cuts and doing lots of threading loops and pulling them tight.
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.
Making a rug tool.
Toothbrush rugs are one of the easiest and quickest rag rugs to make.
They are easy to learn inexpensive to make and the result is gorgeous.
Most other instructions that i ve come across on the internet assume some previous knowledge of crochet or knitting.
Toothbrush rugs get their name from the tool used to make them.
Renata rugs shows you how to start your own toothbrush or knotted rug.
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The following instructions will teach you how to make your very own 2 foot by 3 foot toothbrush rag rug.
Although these charming oval rugs look complicated they are really simple once you master the basic pattern.
You don t actually need a toothbrush it s just a left over term from half a century ago.