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56 T-Shirt Rug DIY Tutorials

We have put together a handful of tutorials to repurpose old and discarded T-shirts in an economical way to produce beautiful rugs.

DIY T-Shirt Rug

DIY T-Shirt Rug

The beautiful rug that you can see below can be made with old T-shirt pieces in colors of your choice. If you want it less loud, you can alternate black and white rags to create the rug.

T-Shirt Rug

T-Shirt Rug

T-Shirt Yarn Rug Crochet Pattern

This one might take hours to finish, but once you are done, you will cherish the effort.

T-Shirt Yarn Rug

T-Shirt Yarn Rug

How to Make a Rug from T-Shirts

This step-by-step comes replete with how to make T-shirt yarn followed by the crochet instructions to make this warm and cozy rug.

Rug Out Of T-Shirts

Rug Out Of T-Shirts

Make a Rag Rug from Old T-Shirts

Shag rugs are quite a rage in modern times. It is super easy to make and clean.

T-Shirt Rag Rug

T-Shirt Rag Rug

Crochet Rug from T-Shirts

Just cutting off strips from unwanted old T-shirts and single crocheting in dual colors of fabric makes this gorgeous rug.

T-Shirt Rug Crochet

T-Shirt Rug Crochet

Make a Crochet Rug from Old T-Shirts

You can customize the size of the rug given in the tutorial to fit your space. Proper English translations to all foreign language instructions have been provided in the above-linked article.

T-Shirt Crochet Rug

T-Shirt Crochet Rug

T-Shirt Braided Rug

The linked article contains a video guide to help you make the perfect no-sew braided t-shirt rug without having to do a lot of trial and error in the first attempt.

Braided T-Shirt Rug

Braided T-Shirt Rug

Bright Tee Shirt Rug

The above-linked article will redirect you to another site containing the detailed instructions. Please note that the author has tweaked the original instructions a bit to give form to this extraordinarily stunning rug.

Tee Shirt Rug

Tee Shirt Rug

T-Shirt Shaggy Rug

This one looks great on the floor of your bath or kitchen. No need for sewing makes the project simple.

T-Shirt Shag Rug

T-Shirt Shag Rug

How to Make a Rag Rug Out Of T-Shirts

Using a cardboard or hula hoop loom makes this activity easy, though it might look a bit difficult at first. The choice of contrasting colors makes the rug attractive to the eyes.

T-Shirt Rug DIY

T-Shirt Rug DIY

Old T-Shirt Rug

A rotary cutter would turn out to be your best friend since almost all the DIYs require you to make T-shirt yarn by cutting up your unused t-shirts.

How to Make a Rug from Old T-Shirts

How to Make a Rug from Old T-Shirts

Easy T-Shirt Rag Rug Directions

Get yourself busy knotting, cutting and folding strips of t-shirts to make this rug in a multitude of colors.

How to Make a Rug Out Of T-Shirts

How to Make a Rug Out Of T-Shirts

T-Shirt Yarn Rug Crochet Pattern

A mandala floor rug can give an aesthetic boost to the interiors of your room. The intricate circular design that emanates from a floral center adds pizzazz to the look.

T-Shirt Yarn Rug Pattern

T-Shirt Yarn Rug Pattern

Easy T-Shirt Rug

Put your junior school t-shirts to good use by braiding, coiling, sewing and laying their strips into a rainbow-colored rug.

T-Shirt Rugs DIY

T-Shirt Rugs DIY

Steps To Crochet A T-Shirt Rug

This elegant crochet rug garners a lot of attention on account of the use of contrasting colors in concentric circles.

T-Shirt Rug Tutorial

T-Shirt Rug Tutorial

Homemade T-Shirt Rug

Since this rug requires sewing, you need to be careful not o pull the thread too tight lest it turns out to be bumpy.

T-Shirt Rug Idea

T-Shirt Rug Idea

Rug from Old T-Shirts

Simply knotting the scraps of t-shirt on a rug canvas makes this adorable rug.

How to Make a Rug Out Of Old T-Shirts

How to Make a Rug Out Of Old T-Shirts

Upcycled T-Shirt Rag Rug in Crochet

If you are a fan of all things green, this one is sure to steal your heart. Single crochet atop chevron fabric T-shirt scraps makes the circle grow.

Crochet T-Shirt Rug

Crochet T-Shirt Rug

Shaggy Raggy T-Shirt Bath Rug

Use scraps of old tee shirts to make this charming shag rug.

T-Shirt Shaggy Raggy Rug

T-Shirt Shaggy Raggy Rug

Tee Shirt Scrap Rug

Prepare t-shirt yarn, braid and machine sew to make this exquisite item of décor in an oblong shape.

Braided Tee Shirt Rug

Braided Tee Shirt Rug

Braided T-Shirt Rag Rug Pattern

Make your handmade rug carry the vintage look with elan as you weave different colors of t-shirt yarn in and out while making this.

Rug Made From T-Shirt

Rug Made From T-Shirt

T-Shirt Yarn Square Crochet Rug

The classy design with diagonal bars adds volume to the weave of the rug.

Crochet Rug from T-Shirts

Crochet Rug from T-Shirts

T-Shirt Rug with Latch Hook

Once you have created t-shirt yarn, you need to work it into a latch hook canvas as you would for any other regular yarn.

Latch Hook T-Shirt Rug

Latch Hook T-Shirt Rug

Rectangle T-Shirt Rag Rug No Sew

This tutorial has described making and rolling t-shirt pieces diagrammatically. It then goes on to further show how you can knot the fabric on a base string take make a lovely rug that can be either in circular or rectangular shape.

Rectangular T-Shirt Rug

Rectangular T-Shirt Rug

Braiding Old T-Shirts into Rug

To craft this fab rug, you need a lot of sewing, braiding, untangling and above all, patience.

Jersey T-Shirt Rug

Jersey T-Shirt Rug

Large T-Shirt Rug Pattern

A large crochet hook and chunky yarn made out of your old white, blue, brown and gray jersey t -shirts enable you to crochet this brilliant angular rug.

T-Shirt Rug Pattern

T-Shirt Rug Pattern

How to Make a Rag Rug from T-Shirts

A piece of rug canvas in the desired size and latch hooking your t-shirt fabric consist the major part of this DIY.

T-Shirt Rag Rug Tutorial

T-Shirt Rag Rug Tutorial

T-Shirt Floor Rug

Make this beautiful braided T-shirt rug for your bedroom floor and you would love the luxe feeling it gives to tired and sleepy feet.

T-Shirt Rug Instructions

T-Shirt Rug Instructions

Old T-Shirt Crochet Rug Pattern

Sample the clear crochet instructions that come with the pattern that uses slip stitches to keep the circle connected.

Crocheted T-Shirt Rug

Crocheted T-Shirt Rug

T-Shirt Rugs in Crochet Pattern

These rugs boast of a rugged look due to a deliberate unfinished pattern at the edges.

Crochet Pattern for T-Shirt Rugs

Crochet Pattern for T-Shirt Rugs

Woven T-Shirt Rug Made on a Hula Hoop

Weave a magical rug with a hula hoop loom, the warp being made of old t-shirts and the weft with a huge ball of finger knitting.

Woven T-Shirt Rug

Woven T-Shirt Rug

Braided T-Shirt Rug without Sewing

This round rug utilizes stretching your t-shirt ropes out and making simple loops with them by hand.

No Sew T-Shirt Rug

No Sew T-Shirt Rug

Extra Large T-Shirt Rug with a Hula Hoop

Since the size of the hoop directly affects the size of your rug, it is advisable that you choose a bigger one to make a large t-shirt rug.

Hula Hoop T-Shirt Rug

Hula Hoop T-Shirt Rug

T-Shirt Rag Rug Weaving

A hula hoop or any other large hoop with an old frame helps you weave this black and white rug in vintage style.

T-Shirt Rug Weaving

T-Shirt Rug Weaving

T-Shirt Knot Rug Woven on a Loom

Build a makeshift loom out of scrap wood and a piece of plywood, hammer nails at the edges maintaining a gap of about an inch and then follow the instructions to make a t-shirt rug in your own loom.

T-Shirt Rug with Loom

T-Shirt Rug with Loom

Recycled T-Shirt Area Rug

This craft involves tying rows of knots with your cut t-shirt fabric and gluing them to a flat doormat.

T-Shirt Area Rug

T-Shirt Area Rug

Step By Step T-Shirt Bathroom Rug Video

Make the interiors of your bathroom cozy with this vibrant rug.

T-Shirt Bathroom Rug

T-Shirt Bathroom Rug

Recycled Oval T-Shirt Crochet Rug

T-Shirt Yarn Oval Rug in Crochet

T-Shirt Yarn Oval Rug in Crochet

Doily T-Shirt Rug

The crochet instructions to make this doily-like rug come in English followed by 2 other foreign languages. If you are making this for a baby girl’s room, you can use pink t-shirt yarn.

T-Shirt Yarn Doily Rug

T-Shirt Yarn Doily Rug

T-Shirt Latch Hook Flokati Rug Tutorial

T-Shirt Flokati Rug

T-Shirt Flokati Rug

T-Shirt Rug Using Finger Crochet Technique

Finger Crochet T-Shirt Rug

Finger Crochet T-Shirt Rug

Vintage Granny Square T-Shirt Rug

Granny Square T-Shirt Rug

Granny Square T-Shirt Rug

Knit T-Shirt Yarn Rug

Knit T-Shirt Rug

Knit T-Shirt Rug

Knitted T-Shirt Rug Pattern

T-Shirt Yarn Rug Knitting Pattern

T-Shirt Yarn Rug Knitting Pattern

How to Make an Ombre Crochet T-Shirt Rug

T-Shirt Ombre Rug

T-Shirt Ombre Rug

T-Shirt Pom Pom Rug Video

This video tutorial teaches making a pom pom rug out of regular yarn that can easily be substituted with T-shirt yarn.

T-Shirt Pom Pom Rug

T-Shirt Pom Pom Rug

Making a Pink T-Shirt Rug

For a change, you can style your bath rugs in a romantic heart shape to catch your loved one’s attention.

Pink T-Shirt Rug

Pink T-Shirt Rug

Round T-Shirt Toothbrush Rug

T-Shirt Toothbrush Rug

T-Shirt Toothbrush Rug

T-Shirt Throw Rug Instructions

T-Shirt Throw Rug

T-Shirt Throw Rug

Recycled T-Shirt Rug DIY

Recycled T-Shirt Rug Tutorial

Recycled T-Shirt Rug Tutorial

Upcycled T-Shirt Braided Rug Tutorial

Upcycled T-Shirt Rug

White T-Shirt Rag Rug DIY

White T-Shirt Rug

White T-Shirt Rug

T-Shirt Rug Hula Hoop Weaving

Woven T-Shirt Rug Tutorial

Woven T-Shirt Rug Tutorial

Easy T-Shirt Oblong Rug

Easy T-Shirt Rug

Easy T-Shirt Rug

Extra Large T-Shirt Rug Tutorial

T-Shirt Extra Large Rug

T-Shirt Extra Large Rug

Crochet Pattern for Rectangle T-Shirt Yarn Rug

On clicking the above link, you will be redirected to a blog post on different crafts. Just scroll down the post and check out the author’s post of July 19, 2011. She has given complete instructions on making T-shirt yarn and a downloadable pattern to crochet.

T-Shirt Yarn Rug Rectangle

T-Shirt Yarn Rug Rectangle

Armed with tutorials galore, make an impression with the most exquisite T-shirt yarn rugs. It is a clean and green way to reuse old T-shirt scraps to make something useful.

Published on June 27th 2016 by

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