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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat you\u2019ll need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- T-shirt yarn \/ bulky cotton cord<\/strong> \u2014 main color for face\/body + contrasting color(s) for mane. Store-bought T-shirt yarn kits are sold for this exact project; a full kit makes a rug ~95 cm across.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A large crochet hook<\/strong> suitable for t-shirt yarn (commonly 8\u201312 mm<\/strong> depending on thickness). Use a hook that lets you work comfortably but keep stitches fairly firm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A scrap of regular worsted \/ DK yarn<\/strong> (optional) to carry\/anchor the t-shirt yarn while crocheting (makes working easier). <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape, and (optional) blocking pins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Abbreviations (US terms)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- ch = chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sc = single crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sl st = slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- inc = 2 sc in same stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- st(s) = stitch(es)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQuick overview of the method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Work a flat circle (single crochet rounds with regular increases) until the flat<\/em> rug base reaches your desired diameter. (Many start with a small \u201c6-st\u201d center and increase +6 sts each round.) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- While crocheting, anchor<\/strong> the T-shirt yarn into your sc\u2019s and carry or wrap<\/strong> it in front\/back to create bands or bobbles \u2014 this is the fast, comfy way to include bulky fabric yarn without crocheting it directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When the base diameter is reached, add the mane<\/strong> by attaching pre-cut strips (looped or knotted) all around the edge (or use loop-tuft method). Finish face details (eyes, nose) with small crocheted circles, embroidery, or felt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep-by-step \u2014 full written pattern (practical \/ adjustable)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nStep 0 \u2014 decide final size & prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Decide your target diameter (example sizes): small accent ~40\u201360 cm, medium ~70\u201390 cm, full kit rug ~95 cm. The amount of T-shirt yarn needed depends on diameter \u2014 commercial kits specify amounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cut a few short trial strips and test tension: you want a firm enough fabric so the rug lies flat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 1 \u2014 start the center (magic ring method)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc<\/strong> into the ring. Tighten the ring. (Total = 6<\/strong> sc.)\n
\n- Why 6? This is the standard small-circle start for flat circles and lets you increase evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 2 \u2014 increase to form a flat circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use a steady increase pattern that adds 6 stitches each round so the circle stays flat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Round 2: inc in each stitch<\/strong> (2 sc in each of the 6 sts) \u2192 total 12<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 18<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 24<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 30<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- And so on: after round n<\/strong>, total stitches \u2248 6 \u00d7 n<\/strong> (so Round 6 \u2192 36, Round 7 \u2192 42, etc).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Work these increase rounds until the flat circle reaches the diameter you want. Check for flatness<\/strong>: the piece should lie flat \u2014 if it ruffles, reduce increases; if it cups up, add a round of increases. This same increase formula is widely used for t-shirt rugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPractical tip:<\/strong> stop increasing when the rug base is ~5\u201310 cm smaller than final diameter if you plan to add a thick mane\u2014the mane adds width. For a 95 cm rug (the kit example), you will need many rounds \u2014 measure as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image_01-1024x1024.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3 \u2014 working with T-shirt yarn (how to include it comfortably)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Crocheting around<\/em> the T-shirt yarn rather than trying to pull it through every stitch makes the work far easier on your hands and neater in finish. Two common approaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\nA. Carry & wrap (recommended)<\/strong> \u2014 anchors the fabric yarn inside your sc:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hold the T-shirt strip behind<\/strong> your work and make 1 sc in the next stitch (this sc is made in the normal yarn).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the T-shirt strip to the front<\/strong> and make the next sc with the strip laid over the top<\/em>, then pull stitch snug so the strip forms a little raised loop\/bobble on the front.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the strip back to the back<\/strong>, sc the next stitch, then bring to front again \u2014 alternate to create rings of fabric across rounds. This alternation produces textured rings or \u201cstripes\u201d of bulky fabric. Moralefiber describes anchoring and bringing the strip front\/back to create tidy bobbles and rings \u2014 follow that technique for tidy effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
B. Anchor & embroider (easier for beginners)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Crochet several rounds of regular sc using normal yarn, then weave or stitch<\/strong> the T-shirt yarn into the surface using a tapestry needle to create bands or stripes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anchoring ends \/ joining new strips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- When starting a new T-shirt strip, anchor its end by working 3\u20135 sc over it so it\u2019s trapped, then continue the front\/back wrapping. When ending a strip, trap the tail the same way. This prevents loose ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 4 \u2014 continue rounds until desired rug diameter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Continue the increase scheme until desired size (measure across with tape). For larger rugs you may increase every few rounds instead of every round to control growth. The widely used approach for T-shirt rugs is to keep working in the round and add increases evenly spaced; tutorials and patterns for T-shirt rugs emphasize checking flatness and adjusting increases to suit your yarn and tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 5 \u2014 create the lion\u2019s mane (multiple easy options)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can choose a full fluffy mane<\/strong> with many short strips or a looped fringe<\/strong> for a textured ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMethod A \u2014 Looped fringe (fast & neat)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Cut many strips of T-shirt yarn ~10\u201320 cm long (experiment for desired fullness).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Working around the outermost round, insert your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop<\/strong> of a strip (fold strip in half first).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pull the two cut ends through the loop and tighten (lark\u2019s-head knot). Repeat, spacing knots every 1\u20132 stitches for a dense mane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After attaching, trim ends evenly and fluff (or leave varied lengths for a wild mane look).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method B \u2014 Tufted \/ knot fringe (classic mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Cut single long strips and knot<\/strong> them around the outer round using the lark\u2019s-head method, or tie each strip around two neighboring stitches for more fullness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For extra fullness, add a second row of knots behind the first row.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method C \u2014 Loops + cut (loop-and-cut mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Pull loops of T-shirt yarn through the stitches (do not cut). After finishing the ring, cut the loops open \u2014 you get a shaggy, dense mane. This is quicker for a very full look.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Secure the mane:<\/strong> After attaching the mane, work one round of sc over the base edge (working behind the knots) to hide the knots and lock them in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-image-2-1-1024x576.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 6 \u2014 make the lion face (simple appliqu\u00e9s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Nose (small triangle \/ oval)<\/strong>: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring, tighten, sl st; pm and sew in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eyes<\/strong>: Small circles \u2014 magic ring, 6 sc, join. Or use black yarn felt\/embroidery for pupils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mouth \/ whiskers<\/strong>: Embroider with yarn or use chain-stitch details. Sew appliqu\u00e9s onto the rug base at desired placement (center). If you want raised features, make a small cut-pile by tying short strips and trimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
(Keep face pieces small and sew very securely since rugs get handled.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 7 \u2014 finishing & securing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Work a final tidy round of sc around the rug edge (behind mane knots if you attached them), to hide ties and tidy the border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weave in ends with a large tapestry needle \u2014 bury tails into the rug fabric. For heavy use rugs, consider stitching a few extra whip-stitches through knots to secure them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blocking<\/strong>: Lay rug flat and gently shape. Because t-shirt yarn is cotton\/stretchy, gentle shaping and time under weight is usually enough (no heavy wet-blocking unless needed).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTroubleshooting (fast fixes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Rug cups (edges pull up)<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ve increased too little; add one round of evenly spaced increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rug ruffles (too many increases)<\/strong> \u2014 skip an increase round or two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Loose mane \/ knots coming out<\/strong> \u2014 add a sc round behind knots and\/or add a small stitch of thread through the knot to secure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nYarn & material estimate (guideline)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Abbreviations (US terms)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- ch = chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sc = single crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- sl st = slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- inc = 2 sc in same stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- st(s) = stitch(es)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQuick overview of the method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Work a flat circle (single crochet rounds with regular increases) until the flat<\/em> rug base reaches your desired diameter. (Many start with a small \u201c6-st\u201d center and increase +6 sts each round.) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- While crocheting, anchor<\/strong> the T-shirt yarn into your sc\u2019s and carry or wrap<\/strong> it in front\/back to create bands or bobbles \u2014 this is the fast, comfy way to include bulky fabric yarn without crocheting it directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When the base diameter is reached, add the mane<\/strong> by attaching pre-cut strips (looped or knotted) all around the edge (or use loop-tuft method). Finish face details (eyes, nose) with small crocheted circles, embroidery, or felt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep-by-step \u2014 full written pattern (practical \/ adjustable)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nStep 0 \u2014 decide final size & prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Decide your target diameter (example sizes): small accent ~40\u201360 cm, medium ~70\u201390 cm, full kit rug ~95 cm. The amount of T-shirt yarn needed depends on diameter \u2014 commercial kits specify amounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cut a few short trial strips and test tension: you want a firm enough fabric so the rug lies flat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 1 \u2014 start the center (magic ring method)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc<\/strong> into the ring. Tighten the ring. (Total = 6<\/strong> sc.)\n
\n- Why 6? This is the standard small-circle start for flat circles and lets you increase evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 2 \u2014 increase to form a flat circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use a steady increase pattern that adds 6 stitches each round so the circle stays flat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Round 2: inc in each stitch<\/strong> (2 sc in each of the 6 sts) \u2192 total 12<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 18<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 24<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 30<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- And so on: after round n<\/strong>, total stitches \u2248 6 \u00d7 n<\/strong> (so Round 6 \u2192 36, Round 7 \u2192 42, etc).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Work these increase rounds until the flat circle reaches the diameter you want. Check for flatness<\/strong>: the piece should lie flat \u2014 if it ruffles, reduce increases; if it cups up, add a round of increases. This same increase formula is widely used for t-shirt rugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPractical tip:<\/strong> stop increasing when the rug base is ~5\u201310 cm smaller than final diameter if you plan to add a thick mane\u2014the mane adds width. For a 95 cm rug (the kit example), you will need many rounds \u2014 measure as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3 \u2014 working with T-shirt yarn (how to include it comfortably)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Crocheting around<\/em> the T-shirt yarn rather than trying to pull it through every stitch makes the work far easier on your hands and neater in finish. Two common approaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\nA. Carry & wrap (recommended)<\/strong> \u2014 anchors the fabric yarn inside your sc:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hold the T-shirt strip behind<\/strong> your work and make 1 sc in the next stitch (this sc is made in the normal yarn).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the T-shirt strip to the front<\/strong> and make the next sc with the strip laid over the top<\/em>, then pull stitch snug so the strip forms a little raised loop\/bobble on the front.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the strip back to the back<\/strong>, sc the next stitch, then bring to front again \u2014 alternate to create rings of fabric across rounds. This alternation produces textured rings or \u201cstripes\u201d of bulky fabric. Moralefiber describes anchoring and bringing the strip front\/back to create tidy bobbles and rings \u2014 follow that technique for tidy effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
B. Anchor & embroider (easier for beginners)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Crochet several rounds of regular sc using normal yarn, then weave or stitch<\/strong> the T-shirt yarn into the surface using a tapestry needle to create bands or stripes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anchoring ends \/ joining new strips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- When starting a new T-shirt strip, anchor its end by working 3\u20135 sc over it so it\u2019s trapped, then continue the front\/back wrapping. When ending a strip, trap the tail the same way. This prevents loose ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 4 \u2014 continue rounds until desired rug diameter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Continue the increase scheme until desired size (measure across with tape). For larger rugs you may increase every few rounds instead of every round to control growth. The widely used approach for T-shirt rugs is to keep working in the round and add increases evenly spaced; tutorials and patterns for T-shirt rugs emphasize checking flatness and adjusting increases to suit your yarn and tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 5 \u2014 create the lion\u2019s mane (multiple easy options)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can choose a full fluffy mane<\/strong> with many short strips or a looped fringe<\/strong> for a textured ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMethod A \u2014 Looped fringe (fast & neat)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Cut many strips of T-shirt yarn ~10\u201320 cm long (experiment for desired fullness).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Working around the outermost round, insert your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop<\/strong> of a strip (fold strip in half first).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pull the two cut ends through the loop and tighten (lark\u2019s-head knot). Repeat, spacing knots every 1\u20132 stitches for a dense mane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After attaching, trim ends evenly and fluff (or leave varied lengths for a wild mane look).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method B \u2014 Tufted \/ knot fringe (classic mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Cut single long strips and knot<\/strong> them around the outer round using the lark\u2019s-head method, or tie each strip around two neighboring stitches for more fullness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For extra fullness, add a second row of knots behind the first row.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method C \u2014 Loops + cut (loop-and-cut mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Pull loops of T-shirt yarn through the stitches (do not cut). After finishing the ring, cut the loops open \u2014 you get a shaggy, dense mane. This is quicker for a very full look.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Secure the mane:<\/strong> After attaching the mane, work one round of sc over the base edge (working behind the knots) to hide the knots and lock them in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 6 \u2014 make the lion face (simple appliqu\u00e9s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Nose (small triangle \/ oval)<\/strong>: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring, tighten, sl st; pm and sew in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eyes<\/strong>: Small circles \u2014 magic ring, 6 sc, join. Or use black yarn felt\/embroidery for pupils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mouth \/ whiskers<\/strong>: Embroider with yarn or use chain-stitch details. Sew appliqu\u00e9s onto the rug base at desired placement (center). If you want raised features, make a small cut-pile by tying short strips and trimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
(Keep face pieces small and sew very securely since rugs get handled.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 7 \u2014 finishing & securing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Work a final tidy round of sc around the rug edge (behind mane knots if you attached them), to hide ties and tidy the border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weave in ends with a large tapestry needle \u2014 bury tails into the rug fabric. For heavy use rugs, consider stitching a few extra whip-stitches through knots to secure them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blocking<\/strong>: Lay rug flat and gently shape. Because t-shirt yarn is cotton\/stretchy, gentle shaping and time under weight is usually enough (no heavy wet-blocking unless needed).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTroubleshooting (fast fixes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Rug cups (edges pull up)<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ve increased too little; add one round of evenly spaced increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rug ruffles (too many increases)<\/strong> \u2014 skip an increase round or two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Loose mane \/ knots coming out<\/strong> \u2014 add a sc round behind knots and\/or add a small stitch of thread through the knot to secure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nYarn & material estimate (guideline)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n
Quick overview of the method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Work a flat circle (single crochet rounds with regular increases) until the flat<\/em> rug base reaches your desired diameter. (Many start with a small \u201c6-st\u201d center and increase +6 sts each round.) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- While crocheting, anchor<\/strong> the T-shirt yarn into your sc\u2019s and carry or wrap<\/strong> it in front\/back to create bands or bobbles \u2014 this is the fast, comfy way to include bulky fabric yarn without crocheting it directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When the base diameter is reached, add the mane<\/strong> by attaching pre-cut strips (looped or knotted) all around the edge (or use loop-tuft method). Finish face details (eyes, nose) with small crocheted circles, embroidery, or felt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep-by-step \u2014 full written pattern (practical \/ adjustable)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nStep 0 \u2014 decide final size & prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Decide your target diameter (example sizes): small accent ~40\u201360 cm, medium ~70\u201390 cm, full kit rug ~95 cm. The amount of T-shirt yarn needed depends on diameter \u2014 commercial kits specify amounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cut a few short trial strips and test tension: you want a firm enough fabric so the rug lies flat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 1 \u2014 start the center (magic ring method)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc<\/strong> into the ring. Tighten the ring. (Total = 6<\/strong> sc.)\n
\n- Why 6? This is the standard small-circle start for flat circles and lets you increase evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 2 \u2014 increase to form a flat circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use a steady increase pattern that adds 6 stitches each round so the circle stays flat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Round 2: inc in each stitch<\/strong> (2 sc in each of the 6 sts) \u2192 total 12<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 18<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 24<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 30<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- And so on: after round n<\/strong>, total stitches \u2248 6 \u00d7 n<\/strong> (so Round 6 \u2192 36, Round 7 \u2192 42, etc).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Work these increase rounds until the flat circle reaches the diameter you want. Check for flatness<\/strong>: the piece should lie flat \u2014 if it ruffles, reduce increases; if it cups up, add a round of increases. This same increase formula is widely used for t-shirt rugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPractical tip:<\/strong> stop increasing when the rug base is ~5\u201310 cm smaller than final diameter if you plan to add a thick mane\u2014the mane adds width. For a 95 cm rug (the kit example), you will need many rounds \u2014 measure as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3 \u2014 working with T-shirt yarn (how to include it comfortably)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Crocheting around<\/em> the T-shirt yarn rather than trying to pull it through every stitch makes the work far easier on your hands and neater in finish. Two common approaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\nA. Carry & wrap (recommended)<\/strong> \u2014 anchors the fabric yarn inside your sc:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hold the T-shirt strip behind<\/strong> your work and make 1 sc in the next stitch (this sc is made in the normal yarn).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the T-shirt strip to the front<\/strong> and make the next sc with the strip laid over the top<\/em>, then pull stitch snug so the strip forms a little raised loop\/bobble on the front.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the strip back to the back<\/strong>, sc the next stitch, then bring to front again \u2014 alternate to create rings of fabric across rounds. This alternation produces textured rings or \u201cstripes\u201d of bulky fabric. Moralefiber describes anchoring and bringing the strip front\/back to create tidy bobbles and rings \u2014 follow that technique for tidy effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
B. Anchor & embroider (easier for beginners)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Crochet several rounds of regular sc using normal yarn, then weave or stitch<\/strong> the T-shirt yarn into the surface using a tapestry needle to create bands or stripes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anchoring ends \/ joining new strips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- When starting a new T-shirt strip, anchor its end by working 3\u20135 sc over it so it\u2019s trapped, then continue the front\/back wrapping. When ending a strip, trap the tail the same way. This prevents loose ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 4 \u2014 continue rounds until desired rug diameter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Continue the increase scheme until desired size (measure across with tape). For larger rugs you may increase every few rounds instead of every round to control growth. The widely used approach for T-shirt rugs is to keep working in the round and add increases evenly spaced; tutorials and patterns for T-shirt rugs emphasize checking flatness and adjusting increases to suit your yarn and tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 5 \u2014 create the lion\u2019s mane (multiple easy options)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can choose a full fluffy mane<\/strong> with many short strips or a looped fringe<\/strong> for a textured ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMethod A \u2014 Looped fringe (fast & neat)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Cut many strips of T-shirt yarn ~10\u201320 cm long (experiment for desired fullness).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Working around the outermost round, insert your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop<\/strong> of a strip (fold strip in half first).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pull the two cut ends through the loop and tighten (lark\u2019s-head knot). Repeat, spacing knots every 1\u20132 stitches for a dense mane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After attaching, trim ends evenly and fluff (or leave varied lengths for a wild mane look).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method B \u2014 Tufted \/ knot fringe (classic mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Cut single long strips and knot<\/strong> them around the outer round using the lark\u2019s-head method, or tie each strip around two neighboring stitches for more fullness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For extra fullness, add a second row of knots behind the first row.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method C \u2014 Loops + cut (loop-and-cut mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Pull loops of T-shirt yarn through the stitches (do not cut). After finishing the ring, cut the loops open \u2014 you get a shaggy, dense mane. This is quicker for a very full look.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Secure the mane:<\/strong> After attaching the mane, work one round of sc over the base edge (working behind the knots) to hide the knots and lock them in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 6 \u2014 make the lion face (simple appliqu\u00e9s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Nose (small triangle \/ oval)<\/strong>: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring, tighten, sl st; pm and sew in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eyes<\/strong>: Small circles \u2014 magic ring, 6 sc, join. Or use black yarn felt\/embroidery for pupils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mouth \/ whiskers<\/strong>: Embroider with yarn or use chain-stitch details. Sew appliqu\u00e9s onto the rug base at desired placement (center). If you want raised features, make a small cut-pile by tying short strips and trimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
(Keep face pieces small and sew very securely since rugs get handled.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 7 \u2014 finishing & securing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Work a final tidy round of sc around the rug edge (behind mane knots if you attached them), to hide ties and tidy the border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weave in ends with a large tapestry needle \u2014 bury tails into the rug fabric. For heavy use rugs, consider stitching a few extra whip-stitches through knots to secure them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blocking<\/strong>: Lay rug flat and gently shape. Because t-shirt yarn is cotton\/stretchy, gentle shaping and time under weight is usually enough (no heavy wet-blocking unless needed).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTroubleshooting (fast fixes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Rug cups (edges pull up)<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ve increased too little; add one round of evenly spaced increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rug ruffles (too many increases)<\/strong> \u2014 skip an increase round or two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Loose mane \/ knots coming out<\/strong> \u2014 add a sc round behind knots and\/or add a small stitch of thread through the knot to secure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nYarn & material estimate (guideline)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep-by-step \u2014 full written pattern (practical \/ adjustable)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nStep 0 \u2014 decide final size & prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Decide your target diameter (example sizes): small accent ~40\u201360 cm, medium ~70\u201390 cm, full kit rug ~95 cm. The amount of T-shirt yarn needed depends on diameter \u2014 commercial kits specify amounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cut a few short trial strips and test tension: you want a firm enough fabric so the rug lies flat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 1 \u2014 start the center (magic ring method)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc<\/strong> into the ring. Tighten the ring. (Total = 6<\/strong> sc.)\n
\n- Why 6? This is the standard small-circle start for flat circles and lets you increase evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 2 \u2014 increase to form a flat circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use a steady increase pattern that adds 6 stitches each round so the circle stays flat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Round 2: inc in each stitch<\/strong> (2 sc in each of the 6 sts) \u2192 total 12<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 18<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 24<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 30<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- And so on: after round n<\/strong>, total stitches \u2248 6 \u00d7 n<\/strong> (so Round 6 \u2192 36, Round 7 \u2192 42, etc).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Work these increase rounds until the flat circle reaches the diameter you want. Check for flatness<\/strong>: the piece should lie flat \u2014 if it ruffles, reduce increases; if it cups up, add a round of increases. This same increase formula is widely used for t-shirt rugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPractical tip:<\/strong> stop increasing when the rug base is ~5\u201310 cm smaller than final diameter if you plan to add a thick mane\u2014the mane adds width. For a 95 cm rug (the kit example), you will need many rounds \u2014 measure as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3 \u2014 working with T-shirt yarn (how to include it comfortably)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Crocheting around<\/em> the T-shirt yarn rather than trying to pull it through every stitch makes the work far easier on your hands and neater in finish. Two common approaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\nA. Carry & wrap (recommended)<\/strong> \u2014 anchors the fabric yarn inside your sc:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Hold the T-shirt strip behind<\/strong> your work and make 1 sc in the next stitch (this sc is made in the normal yarn).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the T-shirt strip to the front<\/strong> and make the next sc with the strip laid over the top<\/em>, then pull stitch snug so the strip forms a little raised loop\/bobble on the front.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the strip back to the back<\/strong>, sc the next stitch, then bring to front again \u2014 alternate to create rings of fabric across rounds. This alternation produces textured rings or \u201cstripes\u201d of bulky fabric. Moralefiber describes anchoring and bringing the strip front\/back to create tidy bobbles and rings \u2014 follow that technique for tidy effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
B. Anchor & embroider (easier for beginners)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Crochet several rounds of regular sc using normal yarn, then weave or stitch<\/strong> the T-shirt yarn into the surface using a tapestry needle to create bands or stripes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anchoring ends \/ joining new strips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- When starting a new T-shirt strip, anchor its end by working 3\u20135 sc over it so it\u2019s trapped, then continue the front\/back wrapping. When ending a strip, trap the tail the same way. This prevents loose ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 4 \u2014 continue rounds until desired rug diameter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Continue the increase scheme until desired size (measure across with tape). For larger rugs you may increase every few rounds instead of every round to control growth. The widely used approach for T-shirt rugs is to keep working in the round and add increases evenly spaced; tutorials and patterns for T-shirt rugs emphasize checking flatness and adjusting increases to suit your yarn and tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 5 \u2014 create the lion\u2019s mane (multiple easy options)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can choose a full fluffy mane<\/strong> with many short strips or a looped fringe<\/strong> for a textured ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMethod A \u2014 Looped fringe (fast & neat)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Cut many strips of T-shirt yarn ~10\u201320 cm long (experiment for desired fullness).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Working around the outermost round, insert your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop<\/strong> of a strip (fold strip in half first).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pull the two cut ends through the loop and tighten (lark\u2019s-head knot). Repeat, spacing knots every 1\u20132 stitches for a dense mane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After attaching, trim ends evenly and fluff (or leave varied lengths for a wild mane look).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method B \u2014 Tufted \/ knot fringe (classic mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Cut single long strips and knot<\/strong> them around the outer round using the lark\u2019s-head method, or tie each strip around two neighboring stitches for more fullness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For extra fullness, add a second row of knots behind the first row.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method C \u2014 Loops + cut (loop-and-cut mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Pull loops of T-shirt yarn through the stitches (do not cut). After finishing the ring, cut the loops open \u2014 you get a shaggy, dense mane. This is quicker for a very full look.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Secure the mane:<\/strong> After attaching the mane, work one round of sc over the base edge (working behind the knots) to hide the knots and lock them in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 6 \u2014 make the lion face (simple appliqu\u00e9s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Nose (small triangle \/ oval)<\/strong>: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring, tighten, sl st; pm and sew in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eyes<\/strong>: Small circles \u2014 magic ring, 6 sc, join. Or use black yarn felt\/embroidery for pupils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mouth \/ whiskers<\/strong>: Embroider with yarn or use chain-stitch details. Sew appliqu\u00e9s onto the rug base at desired placement (center). If you want raised features, make a small cut-pile by tying short strips and trimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
(Keep face pieces small and sew very securely since rugs get handled.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 7 \u2014 finishing & securing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Work a final tidy round of sc around the rug edge (behind mane knots if you attached them), to hide ties and tidy the border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weave in ends with a large tapestry needle \u2014 bury tails into the rug fabric. For heavy use rugs, consider stitching a few extra whip-stitches through knots to secure them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blocking<\/strong>: Lay rug flat and gently shape. Because t-shirt yarn is cotton\/stretchy, gentle shaping and time under weight is usually enough (no heavy wet-blocking unless needed).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTroubleshooting (fast fixes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Rug cups (edges pull up)<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ve increased too little; add one round of evenly spaced increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rug ruffles (too many increases)<\/strong> \u2014 skip an increase round or two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Loose mane \/ knots coming out<\/strong> \u2014 add a sc round behind knots and\/or add a small stitch of thread through the knot to secure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nYarn & material estimate (guideline)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Decide your target diameter (example sizes): small accent ~40\u201360 cm, medium ~70\u201390 cm, full kit rug ~95 cm. The amount of T-shirt yarn needed depends on diameter \u2014 commercial kits specify amounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cut a few short trial strips and test tension: you want a firm enough fabric so the rug lies flat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 1 \u2014 start the center (magic ring method)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc<\/strong> into the ring. Tighten the ring. (Total = 6<\/strong> sc.)\n
- \n
- Why 6? This is the standard small-circle start for flat circles and lets you increase evenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 2 \u2014 increase to form a flat circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use a steady increase pattern that adds 6 stitches each round so the circle stays flat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Round 2: inc in each stitch<\/strong> (2 sc in each of the 6 sts) \u2192 total 12<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 18<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 4: sc in next 2 sts, inc in next<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 24<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 5: sc in next 3 sts, inc<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 30<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- And so on: after round n<\/strong>, total stitches \u2248 6 \u00d7 n<\/strong> (so Round 6 \u2192 36, Round 7 \u2192 42, etc).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Work these increase rounds until the flat circle reaches the diameter you want. Check for flatness<\/strong>: the piece should lie flat \u2014 if it ruffles, reduce increases; if it cups up, add a round of increases. This same increase formula is widely used for t-shirt rugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Practical tip:<\/strong> stop increasing when the rug base is ~5\u201310 cm smaller than final diameter if you plan to add a thick mane\u2014the mane adds width. For a 95 cm rug (the kit example), you will need many rounds \u2014 measure as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3 \u2014 working with T-shirt yarn (how to include it comfortably)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Crocheting around<\/em> the T-shirt yarn rather than trying to pull it through every stitch makes the work far easier on your hands and neater in finish. Two common approaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A. Carry & wrap (recommended)<\/strong> \u2014 anchors the fabric yarn inside your sc:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Hold the T-shirt strip behind<\/strong> your work and make 1 sc in the next stitch (this sc is made in the normal yarn).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the T-shirt strip to the front<\/strong> and make the next sc with the strip laid over the top<\/em>, then pull stitch snug so the strip forms a little raised loop\/bobble on the front.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the strip back to the back<\/strong>, sc the next stitch, then bring to front again \u2014 alternate to create rings of fabric across rounds. This alternation produces textured rings or \u201cstripes\u201d of bulky fabric. Moralefiber describes anchoring and bringing the strip front\/back to create tidy bobbles and rings \u2014 follow that technique for tidy effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
B. Anchor & embroider (easier for beginners)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Crochet several rounds of regular sc using normal yarn, then weave or stitch<\/strong> the T-shirt yarn into the surface using a tapestry needle to create bands or stripes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Anchoring ends \/ joining new strips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- When starting a new T-shirt strip, anchor its end by working 3\u20135 sc over it so it\u2019s trapped, then continue the front\/back wrapping. When ending a strip, trap the tail the same way. This prevents loose ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 4 \u2014 continue rounds until desired rug diameter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Continue the increase scheme until desired size (measure across with tape). For larger rugs you may increase every few rounds instead of every round to control growth. The widely used approach for T-shirt rugs is to keep working in the round and add increases evenly spaced; tutorials and patterns for T-shirt rugs emphasize checking flatness and adjusting increases to suit your yarn and tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 5 \u2014 create the lion\u2019s mane (multiple easy options)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can choose a full fluffy mane<\/strong> with many short strips or a looped fringe<\/strong> for a textured ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Method A \u2014 Looped fringe (fast & neat)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Cut many strips of T-shirt yarn ~10\u201320 cm long (experiment for desired fullness).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Working around the outermost round, insert your hook into a stitch, pull up a loop<\/strong> of a strip (fold strip in half first).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pull the two cut ends through the loop and tighten (lark\u2019s-head knot). Repeat, spacing knots every 1\u20132 stitches for a dense mane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After attaching, trim ends evenly and fluff (or leave varied lengths for a wild mane look).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method B \u2014 Tufted \/ knot fringe (classic mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Cut single long strips and knot<\/strong> them around the outer round using the lark\u2019s-head method, or tie each strip around two neighboring stitches for more fullness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For extra fullness, add a second row of knots behind the first row.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Method C \u2014 Loops + cut (loop-and-cut mane)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Pull loops of T-shirt yarn through the stitches (do not cut). After finishing the ring, cut the loops open \u2014 you get a shaggy, dense mane. This is quicker for a very full look.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Secure the mane:<\/strong> After attaching the mane, work one round of sc over the base edge (working behind the knots) to hide the knots and lock them in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 6 \u2014 make the lion face (simple appliqu\u00e9s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Nose (small triangle \/ oval)<\/strong>: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring, tighten, sl st; pm and sew in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eyes<\/strong>: Small circles \u2014 magic ring, 6 sc, join. Or use black yarn felt\/embroidery for pupils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mouth \/ whiskers<\/strong>: Embroider with yarn or use chain-stitch details. Sew appliqu\u00e9s onto the rug base at desired placement (center). If you want raised features, make a small cut-pile by tying short strips and trimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
(Keep face pieces small and sew very securely since rugs get handled.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nStep 7 \u2014 finishing & securing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Work a final tidy round of sc around the rug edge (behind mane knots if you attached them), to hide ties and tidy the border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weave in ends with a large tapestry needle \u2014 bury tails into the rug fabric. For heavy use rugs, consider stitching a few extra whip-stitches through knots to secure them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blocking<\/strong>: Lay rug flat and gently shape. Because t-shirt yarn is cotton\/stretchy, gentle shaping and time under weight is usually enough (no heavy wet-blocking unless needed).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTroubleshooting (fast fixes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Rug cups (edges pull up)<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ve increased too little; add one round of evenly spaced increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rug ruffles (too many increases)<\/strong> \u2014 skip an increase round or two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Loose mane \/ knots coming out<\/strong> \u2014 add a sc round behind knots and\/or add a small stitch of thread through the knot to secure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nYarn & material estimate (guideline)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Rug ruffles (too many increases)<\/strong> \u2014 skip an increase round or two.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rug cups (edges pull up)<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019ve increased too little; add one round of evenly spaced increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eyes<\/strong>: Small circles \u2014 magic ring, 6 sc, join. Or use black yarn felt\/embroidery for pupils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nose (small triangle \/ oval)<\/strong>: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring, tighten, sl st; pm and sew in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For extra fullness, add a second row of knots behind the first row.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Continue the increase scheme until desired size (measure across with tape). For larger rugs you may increase every few rounds instead of every round to control growth. The widely used approach for T-shirt rugs is to keep working in the round and add increases evenly spaced; tutorials and patterns for T-shirt rugs emphasize checking flatness and adjusting increases to suit your yarn and tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- When starting a new T-shirt strip, anchor its end by working 3\u20135 sc over it so it\u2019s trapped, then continue the front\/back wrapping. When ending a strip, trap the tail the same way. This prevents loose ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Bring the T-shirt strip to the front<\/strong> and make the next sc with the strip laid over the top<\/em>, then pull stitch snug so the strip forms a little raised loop\/bobble on the front.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 3: sc in next st, inc in next st<\/em> \u2014 repeat \u2192 total 18<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 2: inc in each stitch<\/strong> (2 sc in each of the 6 sts) \u2192 total 12<\/strong> sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc<\/strong> into the ring. Tighten the ring. (Total = 6<\/strong> sc.)\n
- Make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n