Originally Posted by
ManiacQuilter2
I crochet some rugs using calico fabric strips I was never going to use in a quilt. Just simple crochet with a large wooden hook. That was popular in the early 80s.
I am currently making a rag rug using leftover bias cut binding strips cut in half and then crocheted. It is LQS quality fabric, and will have what ever colors I have extra binding of. I watched YouTube videos to learn how, and used the largest crochet hook I had ("K/101/2-6.50mm") and it is working well. The only thing I don't know is how well the bias will wash. If it comes apart, I will start sewing down the center of each strip before using it. Here is a picture of my progress....