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A little late adding to this tread, but I enjoy crochet and have for many years. Oh the number of afgans that have been given as gifts! Has anyone done crocheted rugs. I thought I would make some for the bathroom. So tired of the rubber backing coming off of the store bought ones. Had to replace a washer pump because of it!

I have often thought of this samething but never got around to the actual project. I am sure a google search should come up with something.

Sounds like a good idea -- what material/yarn would you use ?

I saw some recycling project where they used old T-shirts / plastic bags cut up into stripes and crocheted into rugs. I don't think I would like the plastic bags under my feet, but the t-shirt version might be good

The only thing I was wondering about was how slippy the rug would be on the floor? I guess it would need some kind of backing?
If it's possible to do though, would be so great as think how much you could personalise them.

my mother used to make hooked rugs, using a very large crochet hook. It appeared very similar to a braided mat. If you like I can get a picture of one for you

Thanks for all the ideas everyone. I did a little more research and found lots of info on rag, crocheted and braided rugs. There is a paint on rubberizing material to prevent slipping, need to do more research on it yet. Hershners sells a braiding kit that really looks good. There is a video turtorial also. I was thinking of using a fleece material, would feel cozy on the footies We live in a log home and the style would be perfect!

The log home sounds perfect to me! What a wonderful place to live.
Hope you get the perfect rug to compliment it.

Oooo, log home sounds wonderful! I haven't started crochet just yet, but am collecting magazines at the moment. In two of the issues they have two rugs, but they are just as is, no backing. Though I do think it may be needed for bathroom mats.

Best of luck with the research and enjoy once you start!!