History of Rag Rugs
Rag rugs, like hooked rugs have their history rooted in New England and the Canadian Maritime Provinces. Since many a rag rug was hooked, it is easy to see why their histories are similar. The rugs were created in one of two ways, either hooked using feed bags or woven on a frame. The focus of this section is on the frame woven variety. Rag rugs were a means of recycling clothing that was no longer wearable. The material was washed and sorted for cutting later. The material was then woven together without the use of thread or other material to bind the strips together. The process would be to cut slits in both ends of the material and pull one piece through the other to knot them together. Binding them this way kept the pieces from also making large knots that could make the rug look lumpy.

Rag Rug Information
This website offers information about rag rugs. From care and history to décor uses and rug-making tips, there is a lot of information here. Rag rugs have been made for centuries and most of the techniques are still used today. The art of crocheting has also been done for centuries, but braided and woven rugs naturally have been around the longest. Historic crocheted crafts were mostly laces and doilies, until about the 18th century. There is more valuable information here.

Making Rag Rugs
What's old is new again at this site where everything from old T-shirts to blue jeans to maternity clothes get recycled into brand new rag area rugs. What a wonderful and novel idea. Virtually any piece of textile can be recycled into a beautiful and useful rag rug. Learn to design and then make hooked rag area rugs from almost any old scrap of cloth. Learn about the different kinds of backings you can use. But that's not all. Also learn to make prodded rag area rugs. Prodded rugs are usually softer and less knobby and can be made in a variety of textures depending on the materials you have to work with. Learn about braided rugs, crocheted rugs, combination rugs and more. This site has many photos of hand made rag area rugs to give you plenty of ideas and inspiration for creating and actually making your own rag rugs.

Rag Rugs by Louisa and Lewis Creed
Rag Rug making is a very personal experience for Louisa and Lewis Creed. This team eats, sleeps and dreams rag rugs. Click on LOUISA and read a fascinating article about how she goes about designing and making one of her rag rug masterpieces. For Louisa there is virtually no difference between making a rag rug and painting a rag rug. For her, bits and pieces of rags and cloth are the same thing that paints are to a painter. And when you see her completed works of art you will agree that her rag rugs are as close as anyone's every likely to come to painting with rags. There is also a profile of Lewis Creed, who came to rag rug making later than he wife, Louisa, but who is already exhibiting his works in many venues. The many photos of the Creed's rag rugs are an inspiration to anyone who is thinking of starting this ancient craft.

Rag Rugs
The personal website of rag rug maker, Debbie Siniska. Debbie teaches rag rug making in venues across Britain and holds regular workshop near her home. Her equipment includes rug hooks, bodgers, shuttle hooks, and adjustable rug frames. Her rag rugs come in a wealth of designs, styles and colors and are custom made for sale through her store. A rag rug link section offers more resources.

Making a Crocheted Rag Rug
Learn how to make a crocheted rag rug. In this article, Crafter Sharon Lantham explains how to crochet strips of fabric into useful rugs using a single crochet stitch. Using chain stitches, slip stitches and single crochet stitches, a tutorial is offered. Learn how to tie the ends of material and weave rugs together.