Fish Crochet Rug

One of the most common questions asked of carpet making communities is how you got started in the hobby. Most of these types of questions are “can you tell which pattern counts as carpet for beginners?” What most people don’t understand is that there really is no such thing and there is no clear place to start if you want to get started with rug making. However, if you’re starting from scratch, there are a few things you can decide on that will help you determine your first carpet making project.

First of all, do you currently do any crafts such as knitting or sewing? If so, you can look at the types of rugs that are closely related to the more familiar activity that will make it easier for you to learn rug making techniques. You should also consider the type of texture you want for your carpet. If you want a pile or “long pile” carpet, you’ll probably want to look for the pin, hook, knot, or sewn pile or bodkin types, whereas if you’re after a smoother carpet, you’re better off choosing a softer carpet. braided or knitted.

Next, think about where you want to put your rug and what purpose it will serve. If your rug is going to sit in a high-traffic area and endure the kids rubbing their feet or the family dog who occasionally chews, you’ll need to look into plain shawls, bohemian knits or possibly crochet rugs for their survival. On the other hand, if you want something with a little bounce under your feet, you might want to look into knits, frame rugs or perhaps chain knits. If you want a warm, fluffy rug for just getting out of bed, a shirred rug is your best bet.

Next, think about how you want to express yourself with your work. Want to follow an existing design or go a little crazy with your own? Fabric tapestry and framed rugs allow only the basic pattern or design and are better if you want to follow an established pattern, while beaded and hooked rugs are far superior if you want to go for your own details and flair. If you want to involve the family, some types of carpet are perfectly suited for the smaller helping hand; for example, simple braids and two-strand knotted shag are ideal for letting younger children step up.

With very few exceptions, you don’t have to worry about starting with any type of rug if you’ve never tried making rugs before. The methods involved are so diverse that the two rug types are rarely unrelated! Try to avoid overly intricate bohemian knits or anything oversized on your first go and you should be fine and once you get used to working with strips of fabric you will try your hand at pretty much anything.