A very simple way to make a soft and beautiful rug without knitting is to weave it on a frame with nails. Making it is not difficult: for this you will need a frame or just a sheet of chipboard/board into which nails are driven, forming a square or rectangle shape, depending on the size and shape of the rug you need. The weaving technique itself is not at all complicated, even a beginner can do it! The result of the work is a very beautiful, dense and soft man-made rug.
So, you will need a work surface (a frame with nails) and two colors of yarn.
We make a loop from the yarn and tie it with a knot. Throw the loop over the first nail vertically, pull the yarn over the opposite nail, wrap it around, and return to the first nail. Repeat 15-20 times. It turns out to be such a stretched thick “string”.
Then we wrap the yarn around the adjacent nail, pull it onto the opposite nail, repeat 15-20 times. In total, we need to make 8 such rows (we visually divide the frame horizontally into 3 parts). Then we skip 8 nails, wrapping the yarn behind them, move on to the next nail, repeat the work until the end.
It turns out to be such a preparation. We tie the edge of the yarn with a knot and fasten it to a nail, cut it off.
We take yarn of a different color, make a loop and weave exactly the same rows in the missing nails.
Now we move on to weaving vertically. There are already more nails here, so you can make 4 rows, you get a rectangular rug.
Now we move on to interweaving the rows. At one edge we pinch the yarn with a clothespin, and at the opposite edge we fasten it with a pin for convenience.
We intertwine yarn through one in the bottom rows. Unfasten the pin and put the yarn back on the nail.
Repeat with all rows.
All that remains is to sew the edges of the rug. To do this, we thread the yarn through a needle, secure it with a knot at the edge of the rug, and sew the rows together (see the video below for more details).
The rug is ready! All that remains is to remove it from the nails and cut the edges of the yarn to make tassels.
Job finished!
For more information on creating such a rug, watch the video below:
Airy pompoms are a great addition to any interior. A colorful rug made of voluminous pompoms will set accents and add freshness to the interior.
Before you start forming a rug from pompoms, you need to think about its shape and patterns of possible arrangements of pompoms.
Such a rug will be especially relevant for the nursery; you no longer have to worry that the child will catch a cold while playing on the cold floor.
If you want to make a warmer rug, you can make an additional padding made of padding polyester.
There is more than one way to create voluminous balls; in order to know how to make a soft carpet from airy pompoms with your own hands, let’s look at the basic and popular methods.
- Fork.
An original and easy way to make pompoms.
Take scissors, thread and a fork. Wind the thread around the fork, leaving the edges free. Take the two ends of the yarn and tie tightly in the middle. Cut the loops of threads that have formed on both sides with scissors. Flatten the ball.
- Cardboard.
One of the simplest ways to make pompoms.
Cut a rectangle out of cardboard and glue it into a cylinder with an axial hole. Fold it into a rectangle. Fasten the yarn that will be used to tie the ball onto the cardboard cylinder. Take the threads prepared for the pompom rug and wind it across the width of the cardboard rectangle. On the one hand, cut them, and on the other, tie them.
- Classic.
The most famous and easiest way to make pompoms.
This generally accepted method involves the presence of two special cardboard circles with a hole in the middle. You can cut them yourself. We put the circles together and begin to wrap the threads in a circle. When you have enough yarn wound, cut it from the outer edge of the circles, in the space between them. We remove the cardboard and tie the yarn in the middle.
- Chair.
Pompoms for a rug made using a chair.
Using this method, you can produce a large number of accessories at once. It will be very useful if you are planning to make a large carpet with your own hands from multi-colored pompoms step by step. Turn the chair upside down. Wrap threads around the legs. Tie the wound threads every 5-6 cm. After completing the procedures, cut them.
Important! When using a chair to make balls, tie and cut the threads at regular intervals so that they are uniform and uniform.
How to make a rug from pompoms with your own hands
Think in advance about how the multi-colored balls will be arranged and in what order. A flight of fancy will help you create an incredible product with your own hands in the form of an animal or any geometric figure. Do-it-yourself heart-shaped rugs made from pink pom-poms look romantic.
The main component of a carpet made from fluffy pom-poms is soft yarn.
Colors can be combined in different ways, as your imagination dictates.
Once the future color and shape of the work are known, think about its thickness. If the floor at home is cold, and a DIY carpet made of fluffy pom-poms will perform an insulating function, you need to consider an additional layer. To do this, add padding polyester or other heat-saving material to the work.
To make the carpet fluffy and voluminous, pom-poms are made with a diameter of 7-10 cm.
You can use the same fragments or blanks of different sizes.
Note! For its decorative function, the rug does not require an additional layer of insulation.
The fastest way to create a pom pom rug is with a hot gun. Before you make a soft rug with your own hands from cute pom-poms, prepare a mesh or fabric according to the size of the desired work.
Glue the balls onto the base one by one, securing them at the base with hot glue.
Making a rug out of fluffy pompoms with your own hands step by step: what you should pay attention to.
- By sewing the balls close to each other, in a checkerboard pattern, you will create a fluffy product that will be smooth and neat.
- The wider the template for creating balls, the fluffier and more voluminous they will come out.
- If the elements for the rug will be created from knitted yarn, carefully straighten it so that future balls keep their shape and look attractive. You can use a steamer.
- To create a work of a non-standard shape, for example, an animal or a heart, first draw a diagram. Think in advance about how the colors will be arranged. Individual elements can be knitted or crocheted (for example, head, paws, nose, eyes).
- The accessory can be decorated with additional elements: buttons, fringe.
- The balls can be made in different sizes, so the rug will turn out to be unusual and original.
- If you obtained threads by unraveling an old knitted item, straighten it by getting it wet and placing it under a weight.
- The optimal ball size is 10 cm in diameter.
Attention! Fasten each ball tightly so the work will be strong and last a long time.
Rug - sheep on the floor.
To create a leopard you will need pompoms of different sizes, made from black and white threads. The leopard's head can be made voluminous. To do this, it must be sewn from thick fabric and stuffed with synthetic padding, and then trimmed tightly with small pom-poms.
A leopard rug can be a stylish decoration for your living room.
There are more interesting ideas for a country house. In particular, you can easily make a bear skin pattern. And then sew dark-colored pom-poms on top and form a bear’s head out of them.
Bear fangs can be found in stores that sell gag supplies. Replace the eyes with matching buttons.
Materials and tools
- Yarn of any colors and thickness. The thicker it is, the fluffier and more voluminous the ball will come out of it.
- Yarn can be taken from any available material: wool, viscose, acrylic.
- Scissors, thread and needle.
- Material chosen for the base: mesh, fabric, foamed PVC.
- Cardboard, compass, pen or pencil.
- Crochet hook.
This is a sample list that you can vary. For example, a compass can be replaced with a bowl or plate.
Square carpet with mesh base
Let's consider the option when a mesh-shaped base is taken for a carpet made of multi-colored pompoms.
You can purchase a mesh for a soft pom-pom rug at a hardware store.
- Prepare two bases, the first from mesh: cut out the desired rectangular or square shape, and the second similar from fabric.
- Make the required number of pompoms that can cover the entire base tightly and evenly.
- Tie the balls onto the base. Fasten the threads from the wrong side. Threads from two adjacent pompoms on the reverse side are also tied together. The distance between them should be minimal so that the work comes out voluminous and soft.
- Prepare the second fabric layer of the base and sew it to the wrong side of the product.
Note! You can make pompoms from yarn from old knitted items, cut them into thin strips.
The elements need to be tied more tightly so that the finished product has a rich look and the base is not visible under the pom-poms.
Round rug with fabric backing
For this shape of a pom-pom rug, you need to cut out a round fabric base in two copies with your own hands. The fabric should be thick, for example, denim, tapestry, corduroy, burlap.
- Using a large needle and thick thread, sew the pompoms onto the base. Fasten the threads from the wrong side.
- Attach the balls in a circle, as close to each other as possible.
- Fix and sew the second base from the wrong side.
- If you need a thicker rug, it can be compacted with non-woven fabric, padding polyester, or felt.
Fluffier yarns make fluffy carpet balls.
Attention! To ensure that the edges of the work look neat and the product is finished: sew on braid, you can tie it with yarn in a circle.
Rugs for the hallway.
Decorative mini rug or chair cover
If you don’t know how to make a step-by-step pattern for a rug made of bright pom-poms on a chair with your own hands, take a centimeter and measure the parameters: seat and back. Add 2 cm to the resulting numbers on each side and cut out the base for the cape. Fabric is a better base for a soft, round pompom rug for a chair.
It can be made for one seat, or it can be created in the form of a rectangle so that it covers both the back and the seat at once.
Sew the balls tightly onto the base. Place fabric on the wrong side to hide the knots and threads on the cape. There is no additional need to compact the product; it should not be thick so as not to lose its flexibility and fit well to the furniture. The edges of the work can be finished with knitting or sewn with braid, according to your choice.
Small square products are suitable for the chair.
There are three landing options.
- Carefully baste the cape to the seat and back of the chair if it has soft upholstery.
- Sew special ribbons in the corners of the cape.
- Throw on, without fixing.
You can sew satin ribbons to the stool seats.
With such a wonderful, step-by-step DIY carpet made from bright pom-poms, the chair will be transformed: it will not only be beautiful, but also comfortable.
If you add cute threads in pink, white and dark tones, you will get cute pompoms, like in the picture.
Use your imagination and come up with your own unique products. A soft pom-pom rug is an excellent solution for any living room: as a cozy decorative element or as a practical and warm thing for sitting on the floor.
Colored bedside rug.
VIDEO: DIY mini rug made from pompoms.
50 original ideas for rugs and other pom-pom items:
DIY rugs made from old things are an original decorative item that will fill any room with home comfort and warmth.
Having mastered the basics of knitting, weaving or twisting threads or strips of fabric, you can learn how to make unique floor mats for decorating a kitchen, children's room or bedroom, as well as for interesting decoration of a hallway or bathroom.
The products of experienced needlewomen are not inferior in their beauty and originality to the best industrial rugs and even surpass them in many respects.
Home rugs
Floor rugs have always been in fashion. Rugs changed all the time, adapting to fashion trends, but they were, are and will be in our homes.
How to make a rug with your own hands, while spending a minimum of money, having a lot of fun while making it and freeing your closet from unnecessary things. Very simple!
A good housewife, thanks to her imagination and hardworking fingers, never wastes anything. In a couple of long winter evenings, you can make a new masterpiece from unnecessary T-shirts, socks, old yarn, twine, leftover fabric and other materials, delighting with bright colors and soft touches.
Look at the photos of hand-sewn rugs - they are very easy to make. This does not require any complex or unusual devices.
Scissors, hooks and knitting needles, needles and threads - these and some other items will turn scraps of fabric into practical woven rugs.
Knotted rug made from shreds
The simplest and cutest product, suitable for beginner needlewomen. To work, you should purchase a piece of mesh for the base of the future rug.
A construction mesh with large cells is suitable. It is possible that there is a small part of such a mesh in the storage room after repairs. It is also necessary to prepare a thick crochet hook that fits freely into the mesh cells, and strips of fabric.
Where can I get them from? Give old T-shirts, stretched out tanks, or other knits that are hanging around in your closet a chance. An average rug may require up to 20-25 T-shirts.
T-shirts should be cut into approximately equal strips of one or more colors. You don’t have to follow perfect lines - flaws won’t be noticeable in a shaggy rug.
The cut strips should be washed in water, even without washing powder. After washing, pieces of knitwear will take on the appearance of pasta tubes, which will give the future rug an original design solution.
When the craft basket is filled with multi-colored strips of knitwear, you can turn on your favorite movie and start weaving carpets.
It is most convenient to place the net on your knees, and place a basket with tubes on the left. You should start from the center. Each strip of fabric should be tied on the nylon wall of the cell; for convenience, use a hook. It's better to move in a spiral.
If you run out of tubes, you can cut more. Such rugs can be made in rectangular, oval or round shapes, and you can also experiment with the color of the product.
Bright rugs for hard workers
For such a pleasant-to-touch rug, any durable fabric such as raincoat fabric is suitable. Using a fabric template, you need to cut more small circles.
Then put a piece of padding polyester inside each cut out circle, then stitch each piece with nylon thread along the diameter.
Pull the circles prepared in this way to form a small elastic ball. You need to make a lot of these balls.
The next step is to sew the balls together with a few invisible but strong stitches.
You can fasten the balls in rows, or in a spiral, or in any order. The result should be a fun, bubble-shaped product that children will adore.
Rugs that our grandmothers wove
A very easy and popular method of weaving rugs, used by our grandmothers. Such rugs fit organically into the interior of a country-style room.
Unnecessary fabrics are cut into thin strips, which are then woven into neat multi-colored braids. Then the braids can be laid in a spiral and sewn with large stitches.
Orthopedic mat
How to make a massage mat for a child? Babies are recommended to walk on uneven surfaces as much as possible, so mothers need to get a little creative and sew a cute massage mat for their child.
For this you will need: strong material for the base such as carpet, pieces of denim, you may need a beach mat and various fillers.
Chestnuts, smooth buttons, walnut shells, wooden beads and many similar materials are excellent for this purpose.
A massage mat for a child can be divided into several sectors, with clearings marked on it or funny animals depicted on it.
How to knit a rug from threads
Hand-knitted rugs are the perfect rug that blends into any home interior. To make a floor product, thick yarn, knitting needles or a crochet hook are suitable.
You can use knitting patterns that are recommended for napkins or potholders, or you can create your own pattern. In the process of knitting, you can come up with an original color scheme that matches the wallpaper or curtains in the room.
Something like this, based on classic grandma’s ideas and incorporating creative fashion trends, you can create with your own hands many beautiful, original and functional rugs for your beloved home.
Photos of do-it-yourself rugs
How and from what to weave a rug for the home
There are quite a few ways to decorate the interior and make it a little more interesting. But perhaps the simplest and most affordable are woven rugs. A handmade rug will add a little coziness and make the interior more interesting and colorful both in a city apartment and in a country house. The most important thing is that the process of creating a rug with your own hands is not expensive at all. Almost every housewife has several skeins of unnecessary yarn or old things that can be given a second life and easily turned into a beautiful rug.
Woven thread rug
Weaving a rug from threads with your own hands is very simple. To do this you will need:
Thick cardboard for the base of the rug;
Threads, preferably of different thicknesses and different colors;
Fork, in order to form the density of the pattern on the rug;
Twine.
First of all, you need to prepare the base of the future rug. To do this, you need to draw a circle of the diameter you need on cardboard and cut it out. Then you should divide the resulting circle into 32 sectors and mark them on the circle with a simple pencil. At the ends of each sector it is necessary to make small cuts to secure the twine. All resulting sector lines must intersect in the center. The base is ready.
Next, secure the prepared thread in the center and carefully alternately intertwine it with twine. During the weaving process, it is necessary to ensure that the resulting ripples of dust threads are dense and lie evenly on the base. You can make rows of threads denser using a regular fork.
Thus, using threads of different textures and colors, you should continue to weave the rug up to the slots. Then cut the twine from the back of the cardboard base and remove the base. The rug is ready. If you connect many similar rugs of different diameters together, you will get a real work of art.
Rug made of pompoms
You can make a very interesting soft and fluffy rug with your own hands from pompoms. To weave such a rug you will need:
Soft construction mesh, good if it has large cells;
Remains of any yarn;
Crochet hook;
A special device for making pompoms;
Scissors.
First you need to decide on the dimensions of the future rug and cut the mesh to the required size. Treat the edges of the mesh with scraps of fabric or tape. Then you need to make pompoms. When the pom-pom is ready, pull it tightly with thread and leave approximately 10 cm of free ends of the thread. Secure the pom-pom with a crochet hook to the construction mesh. Do the same with other pom-poms, placing them on adjacent cells. However, do not stand very close to each other. In this case, you will get a fairly hard mat. Remember, if your pompoms are voluminous enough, the rug will turn out very fluffy and soft.
Rug made of braids
To weave a braided rug you will need:
Long ribbons of fabric;
Needle;
Threads.
To create such a rug, you need to weave a long braid from scraps of fabric. To make the braid as long as possible, the ends of the patches can be sewn together or tied with an invisible knot. For scraps, you can use old, unnecessary clothes. When the long braid is ready, all that remains is to form the mat itself, tightly connecting the braids together with a needle and thread. Such rugs can be made in one color or you can use scraps of fabric of different colors to create them.
The rug serves not just as an interior decoration. This is a practical and useful thing in the house. Many argue that the fashion for rugs has long passed, and this is no longer very relevant. We are ready to prove the opposite. This article will not talk about large and bulky rugs, but about cozy little rugs.
Important: Small-sized floor mats are again at the peak of popularity. The reason for this popularity is their practicality and convenience.
The small floor mat can be easily washed and cleaned. It will keep your bare feet from getting cold if you place it next to your bed. Thanks to this mat, no one will slip on a slippery floor, and you can always wipe off dirty shoes at the front door. In addition, rugs create a cozy home environment.
In addition to practicality and comfort, such products can provide health benefits. Foot massage mats are useful for both adults and children. By massaging the feet, there is a positive effect on the active zones of the feet. You can relieve fatigue and tension. For children, such rugs serve as a preventive measure against flat feet.
You can buy a rug, there is a very large selection. However, we suggest doing it yourself. It's simple, beautiful and inexpensive. You can save money, spend time profitably, and also make a unique, beautiful and useful thing for your home.
A rug can be made from a variety of available materials. Even the most unexpected things can come into play.
Here are some materials that can be useful when creating rugs with your own hands:
- Old clothes (T-shirts, jeans, wool sweaters);
- Plastic bags;
- Threads, yarn;
- Leather belts;
- Wine corks;
- River pebbles;
- Fabric of different densities and colors.
If you know how to sew, crochet or knit, then your skill gives you more opportunities to create beautiful handmade rugs. We have previously told you how to make knitted rugs, as well as rugs from pompoms. Just because you don't know how to crochet doesn't mean you can't make a handmade rug. There are a lot of ideas, and among them there are very simple, accessible and at the same time original.
DIY rugs Floor rugs made from old T-shirts, for chairs, stools: photo, description, step-by-step production
Instead of throwing away old cotton T-shirts, you can give them a second life. In skillful hands, wardrobe items that have already served their purpose will turn into a cozy, cute rug. Several decades ago, similar rugs could be found in almost every home. Such carpets are called “grandmother’s rug.”
The advantage of rugs made from old T-shirts is their light weight, durability, and easy care. If rugs of this type do not fit into your interior, you can find a place for them on the balcony or cottage.
To make rugs, you can use not only T-shirts, but also other old cotton items (sheets, bathrobes, children's colored tights, etc.). Before making, select the color scheme:
- Lots of bright colors will create a cheerful mood, but may look too pretentious and tacky, especially if you have a subdued interior color scheme.
- Two colors that combine with each other will look laconic and discreet.
- A solid color scheme is also possible if the color matches other items in the room.
To do rug made from old T-shirts prepare the following materials:
- Old T-shirts - 5-10 pcs.
- Scissors
- Threads and large needle
- Sewing machine (if available)
Materials for making a T-shirt rug Step-by-step production:
- Cut off the bottom seams of each T-shirt.
- Then cut the T-shirt into strips about 5 cm wide, not reaching the edge.
- Turn the T-shirt over and continue cutting strips diagonally. This should create a long continuous ribbon.
- Roll it up into a ball.
- Do this with each T-shirt.
- Then take three ribbons of different colors and start braiding them into a regular braid.
- When the ribbon ends, tie another one to it in a knot and continue braiding.
- When all the starting material is gone, you will have a very long multi-colored braid, roll it into a tight circle.
- Secure the rug with threads on the wrong side to prevent it from unraveling. If the rug is thin, you can sew it using a sewing machine.
Now the rug is ready to decorate your home. It is done simply and quickly enough. Depending on the number of T-shirts, you can make small and large diameter mats. These rugs are suitable for chairs and stools. Since they are soft and comfortable, they are very comfortable to sit on.
Step-by-step making of a T-shirt rug 
Bright rug made from old T-shirts 
Rug made of T-shirts in green colors Video: How to make a rug without a hook from old T-shirts?
How to make a rug from jeans?
Old jeans are also a good material for making a rug. The denim fabric is dense, so the mat will be reliable and will last you a long time.
A medium-sized denim rug can easily fit into the washing machine. And it's very easy to make. You will need:
- Several jeans;
- Base for the rug (sintepon, foam rubber, batting);
- Needle, thread;
- Iron.
Step-by-step production:
- First, iron your jeans.
- Cut them into squares of the same or different sizes.
- There should be enough squares to fill the base you have chosen.
- Sew the squares onto the base by hand or using a sewing machine.
Rug made of jeans in patchwork style How to make a rug with your own hands from threads without a hook, without knitting needles?
Knitted rugs look cute. You can knit square, round or oval rugs. Options in the form of owls or muzzles of various animals are also possible. Such rugs are suitable for a child's room; the baby should like them. Some people like delicate openwork rugs.
However, if you do not know how to knit, you can make a rug from threads without a hook and without knitting needles. To do this you will need:
- Yarn of various colors and thicknesses
- Scissors
- Large sheet of cardboard
- Scissors
- Felt pen
- Ruler
Thread rug master class:
- Draw a circle of any diameter on cardboard. In the future, your mat will be the same size as this circle.
- Using a long ruler and marker, break the circle into sections. There should be 60 sections in total.
- Make a 2cm cut on each line.
- Fix the thread in the center of the circle. Then pull the thread through and insert it into the cut.
- The next time you pull the thread on the opposite side. So stretch the thread along the entire marking.
- At the end, secure the thread.
- Then start cross weaving according to the 2x2 pattern; in the photo you can see how to pull the thread. There should be a thin yarn in the center, since the carcass threads are placed very tightly here.
- Continue weaving until the end. In the middle of the weave, switch to a 2x1 pattern, at the end of the weave - 1x1. Since the distance between the frame lines will expand, you can use thick yarn.
How to make a thread rug without a hook: step 1-4 
How to make a thread rug without a hook: step 5 
How to make a thread rug without a hook: step 6-9 
How to make a rug with your own hands from threads without a hook and without knitting needles How to make a rug with your own hands using a hoop: master class
If you have a hula hoop or hula hoop, you can easily make a round mat. The hoop will act as a base. It is very convenient to work with it because of its stability.
Bright T-shirts will be the main material, as faded and gray ones will look boring. Be sure to wash your T-shirts before work.
Step-by-step making of a rug using a hoop:
- Cut the t-shirts into strips parallel to the bottom edge. You should have closed rings.
- Place one strip on the hoop, then pull the second strip perpendicularly.
- Continue stretching the T-shirt strips onto the hoop until the hoop ends up looking like a bicycle wheel. There should be an odd number of stripes on the base.
- Start weaving the rug from the center, as in the previous method. Snake the thread above and below the warp lines. Make sure the weave is tight and even.
- In the middle of weaving, divide the warp threads into two parts so that the weave doubles and is dense.
- At the end of weaving, tie all the free edges of the threads into strong knots.
- Cut the threads from the hoop and also tie them into knots.
Making a mat on a hoop 
How to weave a carpet on a hoop: master class How to make a massage mat with your own hands from pebbles, chestnuts, or buttons?
Foot massage has a relaxing effect, relieves fatigue, and helps improve sleep. In addition, it has a general strengthening effect on the entire body. Since a large number of biologically active points are concentrated in the feet.
You can make your own massage mats easily using available materials.
One of the available materials is sea or river pebbles. While walking along the river or seashore, collect several dozen small stones of approximately the same size.
Important: Choose rounded stones without sharp corners so as not to injure your limbs in the future.
When the stones are collected, wash them with water and laundry soap. It is also advisable to soak the stones for a couple of hours in a solution of water with potassium permanganate or in a soap solution.
Prepare a base for the mat: it can be a tarpaulin or other thick fabric. You will also need glue. Immediately take a good reliable glue, for example, moment. Hot silicone glue is not suitable for this purpose.
When the stones are dry, start gluing them onto the base. You can lay them out randomly or make some kind of pattern. There are two ways to glue stones:
- First apply glue to the base and then stick the stones on it.
- Apply glue to each individual stone and attach it to the base.
The second method will take longer, but it is more reliable. The stones will be firmly glued and will not fall off after a while. When all the stones are glued to the base, the rug should sit for about 24 hours. This way the glue will dry completely and the mat will be reliable and durable.
A rug made of stones can be placed in the bathroom or used only for massage. It is useful for adults and children to walk on stones. And if you preheat the stones, there will be double benefits for the body.
Massage mat made of stones You can also make button rug various sizes and shapes. It’s very easy to do: sew many different buttons onto a fabric base. Any size rug is possible, but it is better to make it small. It can be easily rolled up and put away; after all, such a rug is not intended for constant walking on it. It is enough to walk on a massage mat for 5 to 15 minutes a day to engage active points.
DIY massage mat made from buttons Another way to make a massage mat is to sew felt-tip pen caps, plastic plugs onto a thick fabric base, stick chestnuts and other available materials of various shapes and textures. The result is a budget-friendly, and most importantly, useful massage mat.
DIY chestnut massage mat Video: How to make an orthopedic mat?
DIY rug made from wine corks: step-by-step production
Cork corks are an affordable material and very suitable for making floor mats. Cork bark absorbs moisture poorly, so various bacteria will not multiply there over time. It is for this reason that such rugs will fit well into the interior of the bathroom. Also, thanks to the texture of wine corks, it has a massage effect on the feet.
In order to make a small rug from wine corks, you should prepare at least 200 wine corks. If you don't have that many cork stoppers, you can buy them at home improvement stores and craft stores. The price of cork plugs is low, so making a rug will cost you less than buying a ready-made one.
In addition to cork plugs, you will need other tools:
- Rubber or silicone mat;
- Sharp knife;
- Glue;
- Sandpaper.
Step-by-step production:
- Cut each cork into two pieces.
- Sand the part of the cork that will be adjacent to the base with sandpaper.
- Place all the corks as they will be placed on the mat. This way you can determine the required dimensions of the base.
- If necessary, cut the rubber or silicone mat to the desired size.
- Start gluing the corks to the base from the outer edges of the rug to the center.
- If drops of glue protrude, immediately remove them with a napkin. This way your rug will be finished neatly.
- When all the plugs are glued, leave the mat to dry completely.
Important: To make the mat waterproof, treat it with additional sealant. In the future, you will need to periodically dry the rug in the sun if you place it in the bathroom.
In the process of gluing the corks, you can lay out a checkerboard, transverse pattern or stick the corks in the same position.
Do-it-yourself rug made from wine corks: step-by-step production 
DIY bathroom rug If you don't want to waste time gluing each cork, there is an easier way. To implement it, you will need a container or box with the height of the sides similar to the height of the cork. This container must be filled with plugs, placing them vertically. The plugs must be placed very tightly to each other, only in this way will the rug be functional. The number of plugs is difficult to unambiguously calculate; it depends on the size of the container.
How to quickly and easily make a rug from wine corks How to make a wicker rug with your own hands?
There are many patterns for weaving rugs. We will tell you about some of them so that you can choose the method that suits you best. Let's start with the simplest.
Braided rope rug
You will need: a rope about 70 m long, twine of a similar color.
Step-by-step production:
- Divide the rope into 3 equal parts, tie the resulting three ends into a knot.
- Braid your hair.
- Start twisting the braid in a spiral, try to do it tightly.
- Every 5 cm, secure the edges of the mat with twine on different sides so that the mat does not fall apart.
Weaving a rug from a rope 
Weaving a rug from a braid Rug made of shreds
You will need:
- Wooden frame measuring approximately 1x1 m
- Nails
- Hammer
- Ruler
- Knitted fabric in different colors
Step-by-step production:
- Drive nails into two opposite sides of the wooden frame at an equal distance of about 2-3 cm parallel to each other.
- Secure the fabric strips vertically to these nails. This will be the base of your rug.
- Now start braiding your hair horizontally, weave ribbons above and below the vertical ribbons.
- Pull the braids close to each other.
- At the end, secure the weaving with a knot so that the mat is durable.
- When everything is ready, remove the mat from the structure.
Weaving rugs with your own hands Instead of weaving braids from strips of fabric, you can pass a wide ribbon through the vertical stripes of the warp. The main thing in such a rug is the contrast of colors. A one-color rug made in this way will not look original. In turn, a multi-colored rug can highlight the interesting weaving and skill of the designer.
The process of weaving a rug 
Handmade braided rug From ropes woven in a circle, you can make both ordinary round rugs and weave circles of different sizes into an interesting composition. Several circles of different sizes combined in one rug look very unusual.
Beautiful DIY rug If desired, you can make an intricate binding of the rug, which will ultimately emphasize the elegance of your interior.
Braided rug A stylish woven rug can be made from two thick ropes. First, twist the two ropes into a bundle. Then twist them in a spiral. You can glue a warm fleece base to the inside using super glue. The result is a laconic and fashionable rug that will suit almost any interior and room style.
How to make a rope rug Entrance door mat made of plastic bags: description, photo, diagram
The mat located at the front door should be made of washable materials. Every time you or your guests will wipe their feet on this rug, so you will have to wash it very often.
It is logical that the material for such a rug should be selected for practical reasons. Knitted or fabric rugs certainly look very beautiful, but they are completely unsuitable for these purposes.
One of the most suitable materials for making a door mat is plastic bags. This material has a number of advantages:
- A rug made from plastic bags is easy to care for. It is enough to rinse it in running water, after washing it with a brush and powder or soap.
- Plastic bags are inexpensive.
- In almost all houses there is an abundance of such material, and housewives simply do not know how to get rid of the accumulated bags.
- By making a rug, you will still save the environment, at least a little. After all, we know about the problem of environmental pollution with bags.
You can make a rug from plastic bags using a hook. First you need to make ribbons from plastic bags and wind them into balls. To do this, cut the plastic bags along the seams, roll them into ribbons about 1-1.5 cm wide. Then, using a thick hook, knit the rug according to the pattern you will see below. 
Rugs made from plastic bags
If you don't know how to crochet, you can make pom poms from plastic bags. This rug will be less practical than the previous one. But it will look beautiful. If you take bags of different colors, you can make a rug with patterns.
Make a pompom you can do this:
- Cut the bags into long strips of the same size and width.
- Wrap many strips onto a paper base.
- Use scissors to cut from opposite edges.
- Tie the strips in the center with strong thread.
- Fluff the pompom.
Then glue the pompoms onto the base. Polyethylene pompoms can be used to form flowers and other designs.
Rug made from garbage bags We invite you to watch a master class on making a rug from plastic bags.
Video: Master class on making a rug from bags
Beautiful DIY rugs: photos, original ideas
From labels from old jeans You can also make a creative designer rug. There is one thing: you will have to collect a lot of labels. To do this, you can go to a second-hand store or ask your friends. Almost everyone has several pairs of jeans at home that need to be recycled. Pre-prepared jeans labels will need to be ironed if they are uneven in shape. To do this, they should be ironed with steam through the fabric. Then stick the labels onto the base. It turns out very unusual.
Rug made of towels
Soft fluffy pompom rug will be a great addition to a child's room. You can buy pompoms at a craft store. You can choose the same size. A combination of pompoms of different colors and sizes will look original. On such a rug, a child can calmly play on the floor, because the rug is warm, and explore the world around him. However, the rug itself is interesting for a small child to study tactile sensations and colors. Adults themselves will not refuse to admire and warm their feet on such a pleasant fluffy rug.
Soft mat If you have leftover yarn and don't know how to put it to good use, try making a handmade floor rug. The weaving technique can be the same, use different colors. First, make many circles of different diameters, colors, and decorate their edges to your liking. Connect the circles into one, and a unique, beautiful rug is ready. Such a rug can be placed in the most prominent place in the house; it will undoubtedly become an asset to your interior.
Bright woven rug Homemade rugs have many advantages. They are light, functional, beautiful. And now you know how to make them yourself without spending a lot of money. Show your imagination, don’t limit yourself to ready-made ideas, add creativity to your unique handmade rugs.
Video: Master class on making a rug with your own hands
