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Cut a Rug! Here, fashion and function are literally
intertwined—that’s jute twine, people!
This trendy jute rug is a blast to create. And
we’ve given you step-by-step instructions
to make it yourself! Get ready to weave…
supplies:
• #48 Jute Twine
• #28 Jute Twine
• #20 Jute Twine
• Scissors
• 2 Dowel Rods
(3/8 x 36˝)
• Rug Canvas
• Latch Hook Needle
• Hot Glue Gun
• Hot Glue Sticks
• Rug Binding
1. Cut numerous
lengths of
jute twine
for weaving.
Ours were
32˝ long.
2. Knot twine onto dowels as shown.
The number of knots on one dowel
should correspond with the
desired length of your rug, with
an additional 4-5˝ for trimming
and finishing. The number
of knots on the other dowel
should correspond with the
desired width of your rug,
with an additional 4-5˝
for trimming and
finishing.
3. Place dowels at right angles on
work surface, as shown. Weave,
working until you’ve
reached the ends of
the twine.
4. Carefully
trim raw edges to
straighten.
5. As you work,
hot glue the edges to
prevent raveling.
6. Cut 4 strips of rug canvas. Two strips should
correspond with the desired length of your rug, and
two strips should correspond with the desired width
of your rug. Each strip should measure 12 squares
across.
7. Fold over approximately
1 ¼˝along the entire
length of each strip of rug
canvas. The fold will occur
between squares 7 and 8.
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