Crocheting a rope of beads [instructions with photos]

To crochet a braid, you need some experience, which allows you to master various methods of working with crochet - there are a lot of nuances here. But the difficulty of crocheting braids should not be overestimated.

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As soon as the needlewoman masters various techniques of crocheting loops, she will be able to create magnificent crocheted items decorated with patterns of braids, plaits, and arans.

Crochet braid pattern: in what products is it used?

Convex, textured crocheted braids look great on the following items:

hats, scarves, snoods;
sweaters, dresses;
sweaters, jumpers, pullovers;
vests;
coats, blankets, etc.

It is noteworthy that when crocheting, braid patterns can be placed on the fabric not only vertically, but also horizontally. The braids themselves can have different widths and degrees of convexity.

For greater effect, braids are alternated with a smooth fabric, separated during knitting by vertical rows of convex loops or combined with other patterns. Against the background of small crochet boucle, embossed braids and plaits look especially advantageous.

What are the features of crocheting braids and crocheting plaits?

The easiest way to crochet items with braid patterns is in the round, but not all items can be crocheted in the round. When crocheting braids on a straight fabric, the knitter must understand that the front and back sides of the product are made using various techniques for crocheting loops that form weaves.

Crochet braids can be crocheted from a different number of loops - wide or narrow, with or without a division in the middle with purl loops. To crochet braids, plaits, and arans, you should use smooth yarn containing a minimum of lint. Excessive hairiness of the thread smoothes out the effect of the embossed braid patterns.

Crocheting braids and weaves using thin threads is unreasonable; yarn of medium thickness is more suitable for such purposes. The fiber composition of the yarn can be anything, but it is better not to use threads made from 100% wool.

It is recommended to crochet when knitting braid patterns with yarn of the following composition:

wool in combination with synthetic fibers in different quantitative ratios;
cotton threads;
artificial fibers such as acrylic, etc.

For knitting, you should not take yarn in several folds - a knitted fabric with braid patterns will look untidy, because It is possible for individual threads to slip off the hook. Crochet braids are no less impressive on products than similar patterns knitted with knitting needles.

To crochet braids and strands, you need to learn to distinguish between embossed double crochets: convex and concave

Knitting methods and techniques

Quality bead crochet takes time and practice. Below we will present the main methods of knitting beads.

Russian

Russian knitting technique is one of the most common. It is considered the easiest and is perfect for a beginner.

Knitting technique:

String all the required beads onto a thread and cast on air loops. Make two chain stitches and knit the first row with single crochets.
Move the bead to the hook, put it in the loop and grab the thread behind the bead with the hook and knit it in a stitch. Knit each bead of this row in this way.
Make two chain stitches again and knit the next row counterclockwise.
Knit the first stitch, move the bead and insert the hook into the loop behind the bead. Direct and knit the thread towards you and immediately make a single crochet. In this way, knit the required number of rows of the product.

English

In the English method, mating happens the other way around:

First, you move the bead in, and then make a single crochet.
Using a crochet hook in the first chain stitch, make a single crochet to connect the chain stitches into a ring. Do not use beads in the first row.
Knit with a single crochet in a circle without lifting loops. Add beads starting from the second row.
Move the bead, insert the hook under both loops of the post and grab the thread with the hook.
Move the bead, grab the thread behind it and knit a single crochet.
So knit the product in a circle to the desired length.

Turkish

Progress:

Knit the first chain stitch.
Move the required number of beads (four pieces), grab the thread behind the 4th bead and knit a chain loop. Repeat the second stage of work two more times. This will give you three loops with beads.
You knit two air loops, move a new group of beads, and thread the hook itself into the loop between the 4th and 3rd beads of the first loop already made, grab the thread and knit a new loop.
Knit two loops together. Then beading is repeated.

(Photo source – https://needlewoman.org/22-zhgut-iz-bisera.html#6)

Tunisian

Stages of the Tunisian method of crochet with beads:

Make air loops according to the diagram (plus one loop for lifting at the beginning of each row).
Insert the hook into the penultimate chain loop and pull it onto the hook so that you get a full row of loops on it.
At the beginning of each row, pull the thread through one loop on the hook.
Grab the thread with your hook and pull it through two loops to the end of the row.
Now a row is knitted, as if from a chain with air loops.
The next row is knitted with beads. Make the first loop without beads and pass it through only one loop on the hook.
Behind the bead, quickly pull the thread through two loops on the hook and repeat with each bead until the end of the row.

In the Tunisian method, the beads are located on the front side, on the back side only the knitting of the thread is visible.

Square

To master the square technique, the needlewoman will need some experience, since this technique is considered one of the most difficult. If you are training for the first time, we recommend creating your first bead work from three colors.

String 4 beads and close them into a ring (it turns out to be a cross). Now we will weave side walls to each bead on the bottom. The whole process of the square weaving technique consists of weaving the side walls with beads. To each bottom bead, side beads and a top bead are added, from which the next rows of side walls will be woven. The harness can be made either in one color or with different color combinations. To weave a square strand of beads of the same color, you should reliably practice this weaving technique on three-color beads.

A square rope can be imagined as cubes piled on top of each other with an independent base. To make the rope better using the square technique, choose beads of the ideal, uniform size.

Openwork

Many needlewomen like knitting with beads using the openwork method. For this technique, beads of one or more colors are used. The whole technique of this weaving consists of putting three beads on a needle and passing the needle with them through the top bead of an existing petal to the required length of the decoration. At the end, we simply tie a knot and pass the thread along the entire edge of the weave. We hide the thread inside the decoration. Already experienced needlewomen can combine openwork beading techniques with others to get unforgettably beautiful jewelry.

Flat

The flat plait is woven wide enough. To create it, a stretchy elastic band is used. The weaving process itself is simple and resembles making a regular rope, but only using an elastic band. When the diagram is completed, we begin to design the ends of the harness. To do this, cut the elastic, knit several more rows of thread without beads, while reducing the number of loops. The thread is firmly fixed and the ends are cut off. Install the accessories for the harness.

Flat braid weaving pattern:

Mosaic

When creating a mosaic strand, the number of beads in a row should be odd. For beginners, it is better to take two contrasting colors of beads number 9.

Beading technique:

Place two beads of the first color and two beads of the second color on a double thread. Close these 4 beads in a ring to get a cross. In the future, when casting beads, keep in mind that you start casting the first beads of the color from which your thread comes out.
Pick up a bead of the desired color and pass into the next bead from the rope until the row is closed. When the row closes, pass the needle into the bead of the next row.
Next, you pass the needles through the beads at the tops of the woven rope.

When the rope begins to form, it becomes more convenient to weave, since the top beads into which the thread should be threaded are immediately visible. The pattern can be woven in different directions, this will allow you to get a zigzag in the pattern. The stages of weaving a mosaic strand are shown in 4 stages in the pictures:

Snake

The milk snake pattern is contrasting and uncomplicated, so it is chosen by novice needlewomen.

Stages of work:

Cast on 10 chain stitches. Connect them into a ring using a connecting post.
Knit 4-5 rows with a single crochet without using beads, so that you can then attach a lock to the thread for the product.
Move 10 beads closer. Insert the hook into the first loop, move one bead to the hook, grab the thread and knit two loops of the hook at once in turn. This is how you knit each bead. There should be 10 beads in a row.
The second row is knitted using the stitches of the first row and so on with each next row.

Openwork lace with knitting needles: video MK

Model with a knot pattern step by step

Before starting work, it should be clarified that the knot is not just a drawing, but an independent part of this model. This property is successfully used by fashion designers in the manufacture of openwork work. In this case we work with knitting needles.

Step-by-step diagram-instructions for master No. 1

We put two loops on the knitting needles, then we work with the stockinette stitch along one line.
We remove the first element of the row, but do not straighten the thread. We work with the second loop in knit stitch.
We continue working to the length we need.

So, method No. 1 is used to make a very dense cord with side patterns. Let's consider the second technology - working on flat knots.

Step-by-step diagram-instructions for master No. 2

We cast on three loops on the knitting needles and work the first row in stockinette stitch.
Next, we proceed according to the scheme proposed above.

This option has a relief surface and is characterized by increased density.

Calculation of beads for a product according to the type of strand

It is very difficult for beginners to calculate the number of beads needed for one product.

The formula is often used:

A*B=C, where:

A – the required length of the product in cm;

B – the number of beads in a row of rope;

C – thread length in cm.

If you want to make a rope 20 cm long, you will need 240 cm of thread (20*12=240).

To calculate beads, it is very convenient to use “Crochet Bead Paint” - an online editor of patterns for crocheting beads. There are many convenient functions, one of which is bead calculation.

After entering the data, the program will knock out the required amount of each individual color of beads in grams and pieces.

How to calculate the amount of cord

To crochet carpets from cord, you need to calculate the volume of material for the decorative product. For a carpet with a diameter of 1100 mm, at least 800 m of cord is required

When creating an openwork product with a large number of additional elements, it is important to take into account the proportional increase in the required material. The weight of volumetric models is not less than 3 kg

For fabrics with a diameter of 2300 mm, at least 2200-2300 m of threads will be required. The weight of the finished product will be about 9 kg. For a compact carpet made from square patches (55x55 cm), you need at least 200 m of cord. A product in the form of a circle with a diameter of 1 m contains at least 600 m of threads, 1.5 m - 750 m. For a rectangular fabric with a relief texture (70x80 cm) you will need about 600 m of cord.

When calculating the amount of consumables, the following factors must also be taken into account:

Knitting technique. When knitting with tight loops, the thread consumption will decrease, while using a loose technique, the volume of material will be higher than standard.
A knitted carpet is made using patterns of varying complexity. Relief ornaments require more thread consumption. For a rug with a smooth surface, material costs are reduced.
Beginners can determine the size of the carpet by knitting a sample (a fragment of an ornament). Then the height of 1 row of the workpiece is measured, the resulting figure is multiplied by the number of rows in the finished product. The resulting figure needs to be doubled, the indicator will determine the final diameter of the carpet.

Working material

It is important to choose high-quality materials that you will be comfortable working with. Do not forget that the durability of the product depends on the chosen material.

Beads

Needlewomen most often use Czech beads. You choose the number of beads depending on the chosen pattern or personal preferences. Only a person with good eyesight and nerves can handle small beads 11/0 and 15/0, although it is believed that 11/0 beads are the most common. 8/0 beads are often used. 6/0 beads are used as an addition to the main beads.

fishing line

For some needlewomen, fishing line is a more durable material, while others prefer thread. Many needlewomen believe that ropes on fishing line hold their shape better. Austrian and German nylon monofilaments are considered the best.

A thread

Dacron-based threads are often used. They are very durable. The color of the thread and its thickness depend on the selected beads. The beads should not ride on the thread, but fit comfortably into the hole of the bead.

Needle

Fine tapestry or embroidery needles (long eye) are suitable for medium-sized beads.

Hook

Crocheting with beads is always a challenging task for beginners. The main thing is that the hook is comfortable to hold in your hands. In patterns for crocheting beaded strands, the sizes of the hooks are most often indicated. Suitable hooks for beading are from 1.65 to 1.75 mm. A 1.3-1.6 mm hook will be needed for smaller beads. Crocheting with beads is more convenient than knitting, especially if you want to create a bracelet or necklace.

Before crocheting a rope, practice on small items to find the most convenient hook for yourself. Crocheting with beads will begin to work out faster with daily practice.

Spokes

Knitting and crocheting with beads are unique techniques. Some needlewomen use knitting needles instead of a crochet hook. The main difference is that it is difficult to string beads onto yarn. When knitting with beads, the fabric is not so dense, so knitting needles are practically not used in rope knitting. If you still use knitting needles, then for 11/0 beads use knitting needles No. 1 or No. 0.75.

Scissors

Always use sharp scissors. Some needlewomen use ordinary office scissors, but it is much more convenient to use thin manicure scissors.

Lock

The choice of ends and caps for beaded strands is very diverse. In specialized stores you can find something for every taste and color.

Price - 560 rub./per skein (200 m)

Approximate consumption of polyester cord:

for a rug with a diameter of about 50 cm - about 150-200 m (i.e. 1 skein)
for a rug with a diameter of about 120 cm - about 600 m (i.e. 3 skeins)
for a carpet with a diameter of more than 2 m - more than 2000 m (i.e. 10 sq.m.)

However, the cord consumption (very) depends on several conditions:

Your crochet style (if you knit tightly, you may need less cord than calculated), and vice versa, if you knit loosely, you may need more cord.
From the pattern (if the pattern of the rug is simple, without convex elements, then less cord will be required than for a rug that has a lot of relief elements, for example, popcorn, lush columns, etc.)

You can order:

polyester cord for your carpet (any quantity and any shade);
ready-made set (polyester cord + carpet model: description and video).

Description of work

You can knit strands of beads using a half-cable or a single crochet. Many needlewomen believe that crocheting with beads in a column is more perfect, since the pattern is clearer and the threads are not visible on it. The beads lie flat and tight in a column.

We suggest going through a small tutorial “Bead Harness” in each technique. Try and choose the most convenient way of knitting a rope for yourself and use only it.

Column

Many beginners do not know how to knit a beaded rope correctly. The knitted rope of beads turns out elegant and thin. For knitting with beads, hook 1 is used; some needlewomen use even thinner hooks - 0.9 or 0.7.

How to tie a string of beads in a column will be described below:

Cast on air loops and close them in a circle with a connecting loop.
Insert a hook into a nearby air loop from the circle (it already produces two loops). Pass the thread through one loop with the hook, two loops will form back on the hook. And now you crochet the thread for the second time through these loops.
Now we knit with beads. The bead moves close to the hook when you skip the first loop.

It takes a little longer to knit a string of beads in a column compared to the half-column technique due to the fact that the needlewoman has to knit more loops. However, this allows you to weave thick strands starting from 10 beads in a circle.

Half-column

To understand how to crochet a rope from beads, you can use a technique called a half-column. Crocheting a rope of beads in a half-stack is done with only up to 10 beads in a circle. This type of crochet with beads always turns out delicate and graceful. If you have already worked in the column technique, you will understand exactly how to crochet a rope of beads using a half column. This is due to the fact that in the stitch technique it is necessary to pass the thread through two loops twice, but when weaving with a half-column this happens only once. In a half-stitch, you simply insert your hook into an adjacent stitch on the bottom row and bring out one new stitch.

When crocheting a rope of beads correctly according to our master class, only the beads should be visible in the product, the thread itself remains inside the product.

Single crochet

Many beginners do not know how to weave a rope of beads using single crochet crochet. Such needlewomen believe that single crochet crocheting is another additional method of beading. However, if you see cable knitting patterns that indicate single crochet, this means beading with a regular stitch.

Crocheted cord rugs

A polyester cord carpet can be of the following options:

oval;
with an openwork pattern;
with geometric patterns;
made according to the Grand scheme, etc.

Crocheted cord rug, "Gorgeous" pattern

The knitting pattern for carpets with the “Magnificent” relief pattern involves making a product with a diameter of about 1 m. Drawings are available in online sources. Air loops are used in this work. Several rows are knitted with relief purl loops, each semicircle is framed with air loops (3 rows each). The product is suitable for children's bedrooms, recreation areas in an apartment or house.

In addition to the standard design using a hook, manufacturing methods are provided by weaving on a frame and mesh. To perform work on the frame you will need a frame. The frame is selected for the product or fragments of openwork fabric.

Step-by-step sequence of actions:

Nails are fixed to the frame at predetermined equal intervals.
The base cord is pulled over the nails.
Long ribbons are put on through the base and intertwined in a checkerboard pattern, the top row is pressed against the main one.
Once completed, you need to tie the knots and remove the rug from the frame.

Crochet carpet from cord "Grand"

You can knit a carpet using the “Grand” pattern with a diameter of up to 2.3 m. For needlework you need at least 2200 m of threads, the weight of the finished product is 9-9.5 kg. The “Grand” technique involves openwork knitting in a style similar to the making of napkins. You can create other options based on standard techniques and schemes.

Oval crocheted cord rug

The oval rug is designed to fit the size of the room. Standard canvases are made in dimensions of 1.05x1.4 m. A cord 700 m long is required for operation. The finished product weighs up to 3-3.5 kg. In your work, you can use threads of bright colors and combine them with neutral ones to create an original design solution.

Decorative canvases are optimal for bedrooms, children's rooms, and living rooms. The dense knitting and moisture-resistant characteristics of the material make it possible to produce carpets for bathrooms and showers.

For medium-sized items (with a diameter of 1100 mm) and standard knitting density you need:

cord 5-6 mm thick, 800 m long;
hook No. 5-6;
schematic representation of the carpet (an enlarged drawing of classic napkins will do).

By increasing the size of the product in diameter to 2300 mm, the mass of the finished work will increase. The standard scheme can be modified to suit the author's project by experienced craftswomen. It is recommended to draw up a diagram in advance with combinations of ornaments, types of weaving and options for decorative inserts.

Application of bead strands

A string of beads is used for:

pendant earrings and tassel earrings;
thin and thick bracelets;
short and long necklaces;
souars with stones;
lariats and other decorations that only the imagination of the needlewoman can create.

How to do it yourself?

A beautiful woven carpet is not difficult to create with your own hands. First of all, you will need to calculate the material consumption in order to purchase the required footage. As a rule, the amount of material required is indicated in notes to the diagram in special journals.

Choose a suitable carpet pattern. You can find both simpler drawings and interesting, but difficult to implement ones. So you need to look for an option that you can turn into reality.
Choose the right material. Both cotton and polyester cords look equally good, so it's really hard to compare them. Choose what suits you best both in appearance and needs.

Knitting tips

Our tips and recommendations will help you master the technique of beading strands:

Before you start knitting a rope, master all the necessary skills and practice regular knitting with a half-crochet and single crochet. If you do not master the minimum skills and immediately start knitting, the process can be intimidating in its complexity.
While knitting, create a rope exactly according to the pattern and without deviating from it.
If you are new to beading, use beads in contrasting colors for one embellishment to start with. This will allow you to practice your technique and avoid getting lost in loops.
Try to match the thread to the beads. For beads of different colors, use beige thread.
Most experienced needlewomen believe that it is more convenient to knit on thread than on fishing line.
Buy only high-quality materials.
Try not to over-tighten or loosen the thread while working.

Irina Vyshivaikina

Professional skills: Clothing designer; Artist

Brief biography and personal achievements: “I am inspired by the things that are around us.” Since childhood, I was interested in art and crafts, so I decided to devote my life to it. She received a higher education in design and released a collection of designer jewelry made from simple materials that can be found at home from any needlewoman. Afterwards, I decided to conduct master classes on creating similar accessories for everyone. She became a blogger and the author of the website domigolki.ru.

Round strong cord

In the master class, knitting is done from yarn with a density of 100 g per 110 m with a crochet No. 3.5. We dial on 7 in. p. and knit a row of sc.

Turn the lace. We must connect it into a ring. In the photo, arrows indicate loops for knitting the trail. R. RLS.

We made a ring and knit a trail. row. The first of the loops for tying it is the 1st loop - the jumper, obtained when performing the RLS.

Perform the 1st sc after completing the ring.

The finished pole of the new row.

The structure of the lace appears. We continue to work - we find loops - jumpers on the outside of the cord and knit sc through them. In the photo these loops are marked with arrows.

After several knitted rows, the structure of the cord is clearly visible and knitting becomes easier.

Continue to the desired length.

Weaving features

The hands of craftswomen create amazing examples of products using the macrame technique. The experience gained and constant improvement of skills will help you become a true master.

Initially, you need to equip a place for classes.

You will need the following tools:

multi-colored threads;
scissors;
thick and thin hooks;
board covered with cotton wool;
pins;
needles with a large eye;
ruler or measuring tape;
clamps (vises);
glue;
weights;
lighter or matches;
metal rings.

Macrame is woven from different threads. The main requirement for them is a smooth, rounded cut and good curl. When woven, they form a clear and beautiful pattern.

Threads from 0.8 mm to 5 mm in thickness are ideal. The thinner the thread, the smaller the product will be.

Light or pastel shades of thread look great. You can decorate the craft with beads, beads, balls, sticks, wooden rings, or weave it on a wire frame.

Suitable threads from any material:

Waxed - thin cotton or synthetic thread impregnated with wax, up to 2 mm thick. Ideal for weaving jewelry. It can be threaded into beads and weaved into small details and crafts. For needlework, thread with a thickness of 0.8 mm and 1 mm is used. This material is short-lived, so products quickly lose their original appearance.
Cotton - thread 1-5 mm thick.
Soutache is a flat finishing cord intended for sewing and weaving.
Jute - it is woven from the jute plant. Thickness - from 1 mm to 4 mm. Both large and small things are woven from it. This rough material must be boiled and handled with gloves.
Sisal - strands of hard plant material. They are used to weave hammocks and scratching posts for cats.
Silk - it needs to be lubricated with glue so that it does not slip. While working, you should constantly moisten your fingers in water and tie the knots very tightly.
Floss is ideal for creating jewelry and small crafts.
Cotton knitting yarn is a fine yarn that needs to be folded in half, so you need to be careful how the knots lie evenly. Suitable threads for macrame are Iris, Chamomile, Lotus, Camellia, Rose. Small items are woven from cotton yarn: jewelry, pendants, bracelets.
Linen cord is about 3 mm thick, which is ideal for bulky work.
Wool yarn - twisted threads fit well into knots for soft products.
Polypropylene laundry cord is a rope with a thickness of 1.5 mm, from which panels and bags are woven. White cords are most common, but other colors can be found.
Polypropylene twine is a rigid twisted cord. While working, you need to protect your hands with gloves from calluses and periodically wet your hands with water.
Polypropylene yarn - similar in properties to twine, but a little thinner.
Lurex is a glossy synthetic thread that needs to be tied very tightly.
Fishing thread is a slippery thread 0.7-1.5 mm thick, from which bracelets, belts, and jewelry are woven. It is not easy to tie knots with it.
Nylon is a thin synthetic material for tiny crafts. It is fusible, so the threads retain their original shape.
Macrame yarn is a synthetic yarn about 1.5 mm thick, soft and pleasant to the touch.

Fishing line, monofilament or nylon thread

The choice of material on which the beads are strung depends on their size and the technique of making the decoration. It will be more convenient to weave the first cord on a fishing line with medium, not small, beads.

Thin needle and hook No. 1 or No. 2. In another way, such a needle is called a bead needle. The product can be made entirely with its power or crocheted.

In the photo of bead strands you can see the basic manufacturing techniques

Crochet. When creating decorations, columns and half-columns are used.
Mosaic. There is an odd number of beads in each turn, and the next row is attached to the previous one alternating.
Square. It is assembled using a needle and an equal amount of beads of the same diameter along the edges; in cross section it looks like a square. Quite a complex scheme.
Flat. It is created similarly to the knitted version, but around the elastic band, due to which, in cross-section during operation, it looks more like a flattened oval than a circle.
Openwork. Excellent for a set of thick cord, from different types of beads. It turns out airy and soft - there are small gaps between some beads.
American. It is easy for beginners and is especially beautiful when using at least two different colors. As a result, two beaded ribbons appear to be intertwined, enveloping each other.
Turkish. A simple option, it differs from other methods by the presence of glass beads and elongated beads. Created by crochet.

Reading the schematic

A strand of beads is crocheted according to a pattern, and at first glance it may seem that it is quite difficult to understand the pattern. However, if you once understand the principle of reading a diagram, this process will not cause difficulties in the future.

To obtain a design, beads are strung on a thread in a certain sequence. The diagram will help with this.

The information on the first line is the number of beads in the row. Here the strand consists of 12 beads.

The next line is the number of beads in the pattern. This parameter determines whether the tourniquet will be thin or thick.

Color schemes:

draft – the position of the beads during the weaving process;
corrected – reversal of the tourniquet;
simulation – a type of finished decoration.

The squares on the right - information about how many beads in what sequence need to be placed on the thread to get the desired pattern. The beginning of the set is the left column, from top to bottom.

Benefits of homemade rugs

Firstly, it saves money, which can be spent later on more useful or pleasant purchases.

Secondly, this is the release of rag debris from apartments and attics, from things that the owners definitely won’t need, and the Russian tradition of “what if it comes in handy” doesn’t allow throwing it all away.

Thirdly, this calm activity will help calm the nerves of yourself and those around you.

Fourthly, this is the creation of a charming view of the room, the pleasure of the completed task and the praise of relatives.

Let's start weaving the original rug

We cut off the bottom part of the T-shirt, which goes from the armpits, and cut this part of the T-shirt into 10 strips of equal width.

We evenly stretch the stripes onto the hula hoop (hoop) according to the principle of the arrangement of the spokes on a bicycle wheel.

Now attention! We pulled 10 strips onto the hoop, and in the end we got 20 double “spokes”. But for work we need an odd number of them, i.e. 19 "spokes". To do this, we connect two strips into one closer to the center of the intersection of the strips and tie them with the end from the working ball of yarn. This mark will serve as a guide to start weaving the rug.

We begin to weave the rug with a snake, threading the thread above and below the stretched strips (as shown in the photo). Make sure that the weaving is uniform and equally dense. Do not tighten the weave too much or weave it too loosely, otherwise the rug will become deformed and the product will end up uneven. Don't forget about the two connected stripes!

It’s good if you knitted multi-colored fabrics on your fingers and combined them into one ball - then the rug will turn out beautiful and more interesting.

I will repeat myself and remind you why you need to wind the fabric into a ball loosely (loosely): so that it can be compressed and conveniently moved between stretched strips.

When the braided part of the rug is approximately 20 cm in diameter, spread each of the strips on the hoop so that you can see two separate “spokes” (as shown in the photo), and continue weaving “over” and “under” each of the “spokes” " Do not forget that in order to maintain an odd number of working needles, one of them must remain double.

Continue weaving the rug until there is approximately 20 cm left to the edge of the hoop, then cut the strips with scissors.

Tie the paired ends of the strips along the edge of the rug.

As a decoration, you can leave the tied ends of the strips open.

Or you can hide them in the carpet from the wrong side.

Our original rug is ready. Hang it on the wall or decorate it, for example, in the center of the dining table.

Agree, such things can not only embellish the interior (another example is a DIY basket for needlework), but can also make it warmer and more comfortable.