In the old days, carpets served not only as an attribute of comfort, warmth and coziness, but also as a sign of human well-being. They created a rich and prosperous image for the house.
Today their purpose is the same. They are necessary for a specific purpose: bedside, bathroom, playroom for a child. And the decorative component of the rugs remains at its best. They can become an interior decoration, focus attention on any detail, or separate a certain area. And made with your own hands, such a rug will be distinguished by its originality and special beauty.
These days, anyone can buy carpet in a variety of sizes and specifications. But this is not an option for those who like to do everything with their own hands, because for them the main thing is the joy of creativity. Moreover, even those who are not particularly proficient in any kind of needlework can make a rug on their own. The main thing is to have perseverance and patience. And in terms of costs, this product will be inexpensive, since its weaving requires materials that are available in abundance in every home.
What you need to knit a rug with your own hands
In order to make a beautiful fluffy rug with your own hands, you need to prepare materials and tools for needlework.
Tools
First of all, prepare toolsthat will be needed during the work process. This scissors, 
crochet hook, ruler, mounting tape for finishing edges, cardboard for template. The hook should be large (No. 5 or 6) so that it can easily pick up the thread.
Advice! It’s good if you have a special hook for lifting dropped loops, equipped with a folding foot. With it the work will go much faster.
Net
Prepare mesh for a future product. It is best to use a special carpet, but construction carpet will also work perfectly.. It is used to reinforce liquid adhesives when finishing facades, but needlewomen have also found useful uses for it. This mesh is flexible and durable, which will give the future product an excellent appearance, durability and strength.
Threads
The next thing you need to prepare is knitting threads. To make a rug there is no need to purchase new threads, just use old ones. This could be leftovers from a previous knitting project, an unraveled old sweater, or a scarf made from wool threads. It is best to use thick, fluffy yarn, then the rug will be dense, fleecy, without gaps.
Advice! If you are making a rug for the bathroom, it is best to choose synthetic threads that will dry quickly and are guaranteed not to fade.
Stock up on free time, a good mood, and get to work. It’s great if you involve children in this business, for whom creating with your own hands is a fascinating process.In addition, children can always submit an original idea, implementing which you will receive a creative, unique product.
How to make a rug from threads
The basis
The first stage is preparing the base. It is cut from the mesh according to the required parameters (length, width). 
If you want to make a product with a non-standard, curved shape, you will need a cardboard template. In this matter, you can show your imagination by making a rug in the shape of a flower, a cloud, a house, an animal figurine (turtle, bear), etc.
Cover the edges of the product with mounting tape to give it a neat look.
Preparing the threads
The next step is cutting threads for the carpet. They must be the same length.
You can make this procedure quick and easy by winding the thread on a cardboard rectangular shape. Then cut the yarn on both sides of the template.
Experiment with the size of the template, but its width should not exceed 8 cm! Otherwise the pile will be too long.
Attention! Pile length is an important issue. The shorter it is, the clearer the drawing will be.
Making a rug
The most interesting stage is tying the threads. This is done using a hook. It is inserted into the cell, picks up the thread folded in half, and then pulls the ends of the thread into the resulting loop. This creates a tight knot with two ends of yarn.
Do this procedure as many times as there are cells in the canvas. In this case, you can make a monochromatic product, or use various patterns and ornaments.
Advice! If you want not just a rug, but practically a work of art, use embroidery patterns.
On the Internet they are presented in large numbers and variety, from small ornaments with children's pictures to real paintings.Just remember that complex plots have many colors, and this will make your work much more difficult.
Shutdown
The final step is finishing the bottom of your piece and the edges. The edges can be tied with a thick thread using a hook. Another option is to glue thick fabric to the mounting tape. It is best to cover the lower part with non-slip, dark fabric.
You can make a rug on a mesh not only from threads, but also from pompoms and scraps. In general, there is a lot of room for creativity.
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