Twine Rug

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Designed by Mary J. Saunders

One time my husband decided to buy a 4 lb. bale of twine to have around the house.  He accidentally bought 12 bales.  Being himself, he wouldn’t return them saying, “We’ll find a use for them.” Years past and they still sat around so I decided to try knitting with the twine.  I created a rug to put on the front porch.

   Twine to Rug

 Materials:

4 lb. Bale of twine

Pair of knitting needles US size 13

2 - 36” long dowels, ¼” diameter

Gauge: not applicable

Finished size:  will vary, mine is 33” x 56”

Cast on 72 sts.  Work in garter stitch (knit each row) until 6-9ft. of twine remains.  Bind off.  Insert a dowel in each short end and cut to fit (this keeps the edges from rolling so the rug lays flat).

(Do not mass reproduce or distribute this pattern, post it to another web site, or use the pattern in any way for a profit without my written permission. To do so is a violation of copyright.)

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 Last revised 09/02/00