I got my Cotton Cording a few weeks ago and was super excited! It came on a huge spool and was actually pretty intimidating. Here is what it looks like:
I got a 5 pound spool which is 288 yards of 5/32 cotton cord. I got it here.I used a Lion Brand Crochet Hook Size S.
I used this pattern for the doily rug.
Here it is started!
It took me about 6-7 hours non stop!
It could not have turned out better. In the end I used about 210 yards of the cord and decided to leave it the natural cotton color.
Here is another one I did that is much smaller, but uses the same idea. This one I dyed Turquoise.
So many pictures! They are both available in my etsy shop! I love them, but I have to make a living!
I saw another rug kind of like this only it was 4 feet in diameter and they used a different pattern along with bigger cotton rope. I can't find the cotton rope anywhere so I am so glad you posted this! :D Now I know where to get materials and such to make my own. :) Great pattern and photos! :)
ReplyDeletethanks a lot for your wonderful blog!
ReplyDeleteI love this rug! How big is it anyway? I am thinking about attempting it, but I want to make sure it's the right size. It's outstanding!!! Thanks and I hope you will respond with the size!
ReplyDeleteI really love collecting rugs! And indeed, rugs like these can be made as a centerpiece. But you can possibly make bigger crochet rugs which you can put in your bedroom or in the sofa. In Fort Myers, carpet cleaning services are so innovated now they can even clean even your rugs in no time.
ReplyDeleteThis one was about 30 inches. You can make them bigger or smaller depending on the pattern.
ReplyDeletethis is lovely and exactly what i've been wanting to make for my daughter's room.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic presentation. Very open and informative.You have beautifully presented your thought.
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I love your rug and appreciate you telling us all what supplies you used. I cant wait to make my own!
ReplyDeleteWow! So... Did you just follow the pattern as it was, with no modifications? Just big "yarn" and a big hook made it that much bigger? Wow! That is REALLY REALLY cool and I MUST make one! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful rug! Thank you for the post. Just because I am new to crocheting, about what size of hook did you use here? Thank you in advance! Very crafty indeed.
ReplyDeleteJust kidding. I can read, I promise. Grrr. Size S needle. DUH! Thank you again. Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeletehi, i want to know if you followed the pattern exactly as well or you adjusted it? i want to make a big rug too but with yarn instead of rope so i'm thinking i might need to extend?
ReplyDeletethanks!
I love crochet rugs! I pinned one a while
ReplyDeleteback, but like some one else said, finding the right material to use hasn't been easy. I have never used cotton cord, curious how durable is it?
Your rug is beautiful, thank you for sharing!