[Mart77]

Hi All,
Some one has give me 2 bags of rug yarn 5 or 6 different colors. I do not do rugs. What else could I knit or crochet with this yarn.
Any suggestions would really be appreciated.

 

[Cindy M]

It would be good for knitting purses or reusable net shopping bags. Going green is all the rage right now. In some stores, you have to bring your own and bag it yourself.

 

[marilynflynn]

I'll be finishing a shopping bag today, hopefully,using rug yarn in a crochet pattern I printed out from the Lionbrand website.

 

[ottomedic51]

I know you stated you don't do rug but if you crochet, I've found some awesome free and easy pattern online. In fact, I just ordered yarn to do 2 rugs myself. You can find several free patterns online for shopping bags, back packs and even some purses. I had to order my yarn online because no one in my town or near by big cities had them in stores. I only hope the yarn is nice, luckily I only paid &1.80 per skein but I ordered 12 skeins..haha. Hope you find something neat to make..if you do, post pics.

 

[smc]

I have made place mats with that yarn. It's been so many years ago, I have no idea what pattern I used.

 

[Lori Putz]

There is a pattern here posted just a few below where she/knitter made a knitting needle storage system. Perfect use of the heavier wear yarn!

 

[kristym]

triple strands make great pot holders and single make placemats and dish cloths

 

[cullenbe]

I used it for making slippers because they don't slip as badly on hardwood floors.

 

[Mart77]

Thanks Everyone,
Will think about doing tote bags

 

[Chubby]

You might want to consider using a lighter weight yarn together with the rug yarn like a mohair or bamboo. It will soften the texture and add intrest to the color (like tweed). You can use it to make afghans and throws or even bathmats.

 

[Ronie]

how does rug yarn compare to bulky yarn.. and is rug yarn stiffer than other bulky yarns? I personally am itching to make this amazing poncho and it calls for bulky or 2 strands of worsted.. I would think you could make something like that or look for a great coat pattern...

 

[bnbitner]

I have just finished a bag with Halcyon rug yarn using one of their patterns. It's great. Now I'm making one from Oat Couture. Try their websites or Ravelry for patterns.

 

[Suzih]

I'm not familiar with rug yarn but is this anything like macreme (sp?) "yarn"? A have lots of macreme (?) "yarn" and I wonder if I could use it for rugs, shopping bags, etc? Would appreciate any info from you wonderful ladies. Sue

 

[Cindy M]

I'm not familiar with rug yarn but is this anything like macreme (sp?) "yarn"? A have lots of macreme (?) "yarn" and I wonder if I could use it for rugs, shopping bags, etc? Would appreciate any info from you wonderful ladies. Sue

I don't see why you couldn't. You'd probably have to use large needles, but the project would go quickly. Rug yarn is stiffer. The best way to describe it would be the texture of string. It doesn't stretch as much as yarn would, so it would be good for things like purses. They used to have Aunt Lydia's Rug Yarn in all the yarn stores. You don't see it anymore. I know it's around, but I think you have to order it online.

 

[psychdoc]

I used rug yarn to make circular chair pads for my kitchen chairs. Looked great and wore well.

 

[black kitty]

I have a cute vintage crochet hot pad I am going to make with mine.

 

[maudeham]

I use it to cover hangers using 2 colors and the slip knot method. Things don't fall off the hanger

 

[Mart77]

Thanks for all your info.

 

[quiltwiz]

Hi All,
Some one has give me 2 bags of rug yarn 5 or 6 different colors. I do not do rugs. What else could I knit or crochet with this yarn.
Any suggestions would really be appreciated.

Rug yarn is perfect for hot pads and pot holders. I am using pot holders i crocheted when my 40 something sons were just 6 years old. They last forever and make wonderful gifts.

 

[Mart77]

Thanks,
I will try some potholders