As stated by others, homespun will be needed in order for the rug to fray. I would, however, rethink your idea about using such a rug for the kitchen. It might slide, be uncomfortable to stand on and generally be unsuitable for such heavy use. I am in the process of removing rugs because of the danger of tripping and falling. You would have to clip about every 1/4" also. That would be a monumental task and I would not use pinking shears. I bought a special pair of short-bladed scissors when I made a jacket.