Thursday, April 19, 2012

Inspired by.... DIY Crochet Rug!

This morning I am wishing, not for the first time, that I could crochet:





I want, I NEED this rug for Fern's room! I found these images here, from this talented crafter who made hers from jerseys scraps... 

... but I can't crochet, not even at all!

I did an Etsy search and found this one I quite like:

from here, $70

This one is nice, too:

from here, $100

This one kinda gets my heart racing too:

from here, $59

What to do? I've been searching for the perfect rug for ages, but rugs are so darn expensive and I have never found that is just right for her room. I am loving the idea of a handmade rug, and these ones have given me some real food for thought! That last image in particular is giving me goosebumps... I'll let you know what I decide!

ps. If any of you can crochet and will volunteer to make me a rug like this, contact me! I'd rather pay YOU rather than a store!
x


12 comments:

  1. I love the rug you like. It has a nice girl feel to it but nice and chunky too. I hope you can find someone to make it, if your anything like me you won't be happy with something else

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  2. Gorgeous!

    I'm lucky enough to have a work colleague with a crochet master mother, I've already placed my orders!

    Could you scope out some nanas manning op shops? :-)

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  3. love them! I've used a crochet blanket as a rug in our wee space. adds some nice colour and texture for low $$ :)

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  4. Love those crochet rugs! I am making one myself at the moment :) Found some gorgeous colours!
    I'll have to show you when its done!!

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  5. I fell in love with that blue crocheted one when I saw it too and wished I knew how to crochet! I love the mint one above, would be perfect for Sophie's nursery which is mint/grey/pink x

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  6. Tickled you like my doily rug enough to post my picture in your blog :)

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  7. I can't remember where you're from but there's a great little shop called 'the bower bird project'in Gosford which runs RAG RUGGING CLASSES! Oh i just checked, i thought you were a coastie. ANYWAY that's awesome, i've spoken to the ladies in there and they say it's pretty easy to learn.

    http://www.facebook.com/TheBowerBirdProject

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  8. I'm really happy you like my rug. Thanks for sharing it with your readers! :)

    I wish had had more jersey scraps at home, then I could make you one. And besides I'm afraid the shipping from Sweden to Australia would be a bit over the top (the rug is quite heavy...).

    Have a nice weekend and good luck with your search for the perfect rug! :)

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  9. Number two - swooooon! Colour and sweet lacy pattern. x

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  10. Oh goodness I love them all!

    I'm determined to learn how to crochet although I imagine I'll be restricted to making little granny squares.

    I especially love no. 2!

    Kate

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  11. Ooh, love that last one. What great finds. I'm trying to make a rag rug at the moment but making very slow progress ie. not dedicating any time to it. Oh, dear.

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