The familiar braided wool rug has certainly stood the test of time but my grandmother taught me years ago how to put together a handmade braided rug one that eliminates the whole process.
Diy braided wool rug.
Photo by faye moulton use old wool blankets skirts and suits as the material for a braided rag rug and keep old wool out of.
Make a rug such as this one from recycled wool blankets and clothing.
If you get sick of the braiding get the kids involved and turn it into a family project.
In order to make the woven rug shown in the top picture look up four strand braided rag rugs i make them using a four strand braid where you loup the fourth strand into the previous row.
Braided t shirt rug if you re keen on repurposing gather all your old t shirts and ask your friends and neighbors for theirs turn them into yarn and braid a magnificently colorful rug.