I’ve been dying to get a rug for our living room for a while, after my in-laws gave us one, and we unrolled it, it felt Oh-Just-Like-Russia 
I was then inspired to crochet a small area rug to put under our freecycled console table and keep our shoes on. I had a whole bunch of thrifted/freecycled yarn, so that’s what came out:
Here is a close up of the pattern, it was super easy to make, just took me a while
I hope this inspired you to go crochet your own rug! Make sure to leave me links below, I want to check your projects out too!
Why do I use thrifted yarn? – First of all it’s cheaper, second of all, it’s my way of recycling, better for the environment! Being on a budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice decorating your apartment. Just keep your personal finance in check as you thrift!
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Cheers,
Zhenya
October 8, 2012 at 7:15 pm
What a great idea for all that leftover yarn one never knows what to do with. The stitches you used were a combination of single and double crochets? I’d love to do one for my kitchen with all the cotton yarn I never knew what to do with but saved so this is the day I get busy on my rug. Thanks for sharing.
October 7, 2012 at 8:57 pm
I have been teaching myself to knit lately and it’s super fun. This is a super great idea! I think I’ll go pick out some yarns to start my project with! Thanks for the inspiration.
October 3, 2012 at 9:45 pm
I think your first rug looks very exotic. I just learned to knit a spiral scarf this summer but would love to learn crochet too…cute colors, the yellow really makes the pink pop.
October 3, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Oh awesome! Knitting is super fun too! Make sure to share photos on your blog!
October 3, 2012 at 10:02 pm
If you want to see my first project, it posted July 19th, I’ve done a couple more as gifts and I’m working on a fourth that’s a little different, but will also be a gift…I’ll try to remember to get pictures.
http://boomdeeadda.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/im-on-a-roll/
October 3, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Love your rug! I am actually getting ready to start on my own rug pretty soon with all my random yarn I’ve had for years and never known what to do with! I’m so glad I kept it all!
Helen
Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
October 3, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Thank you so much! Good luck with the rug and be sure to share pictures!
October 3, 2012 at 10:05 am
I can’t believe you crocheted a rug! You’re so talented.
October 3, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Thank you Mary