From packages
A bathroom rug made from plastic bags has many advantages: products made from recycled materials save the family budget and have a positive impact on the environment. This rug will last a long time, since the material from which it is made does not absorb moisture. Garbage bags come in different shades, which means your bathroom rug will delight you with its variety of colors.
The photo shows a rug that is durable and pleasant to the touch, knitted from plastic bags.
Materials and tools
To work you will need:
- Plastic bags.
- Hook of the required size (depending on the thickness of the yarn).
- Scissors.
Step-by-step instruction
First, let's make the yarn:
- Fold the bag like an accordion, cut off the handles and the bottom.
- We cut the workpiece into pieces, making equal indentations of approximately 3 cm, to obtain large rings.
- We tie the edges of the rings with a knot and twist skeins of yarn from the double “thread”.
- We tie a double thread on the hook without tightening.
- We pull the thread through the hole and get a loop through which we pull the thread again. These steps must be repeated to form a short chain. Insert the hook into the first hole, tighten the thread and get a round base for the rug.
- We thread the hook into the nearest hole and pull out the “yarn”. Two loops appear on the hook through which we pull the thread. One loop is formed again. According to this scheme, we increase the circle, not forgetting to make increases for each row.
- To change the color, untie the knot of polyethylene yarn, tighten a thread of a new color into the ring and continue knitting until the product reaches the desired size.
From towels
The next master class will teach you how to decorate a bathroom or toilet with a useful and cozy accessory without any expenses. You can easily make a soft bath mat with your own hands from old towels.
The photo shows a fluffy homemade rug made from unnecessary towels.
Materials and tools
You will need:
- Several terry towels.
- Scissors.
- Threads, needle, pins.
Step-by-step instruction
Let's get started:
- We take towels (if these are large bath towels, then 3 pieces will be enough) and cut them into long strips about 7 centimeters wide.
- Sew strips of the same colors. Then you need to weave a pigtail from three long strips.
- To keep the braid straight, secure it with pins and thread. Carefully twist the braid in a spiral, imperceptibly stitching the joints on the wrong side. The rug is ready!
Homemade Bath Mats - Basics
A bathroom rug must have certain properties:
- do not slip;
- warm;
- be resistant to moisture.
These factors must be taken into account when choosing materials. Products made from natural fabrics or yarn can quickly become damp and moldy. It is better to give preference to materials with a large share of synthetics. For an anti-slip effect, it is recommended to use a rubber backing. It can be purchased at a hardware store.
Difficulties
Needlewomen who have at least once made a carpet with their own hands will confirm that this is not a quick and very difficult task.
- Firstly, you will need at least 5 hours of free time. For a carpet with a diameter of 70 cm you will have to use approximately 4 skeins of thick yarn or 170 wine corks, 4 knitted T-shirts, 3 kg of pebbles.
- Secondly, you need to give the rug a neat, symmetrical shape. To do this, use materials of the same size and thickness. Special patterns and tools for weaving will also be useful.
Lifehack
To make work easier, many craftswomen use a special mesh - Stramin. It can be used in different techniques:
- tie scraps of fabric;
- attach yarn pompoms;
- perform crochet weaving.
What’s most important is that the bath mat turns out to be neat and regular in shape, and the weaving process is greatly simplified. You simply intertwine the threads with the mesh. By the way, Stramin can be replaced with construction mesh or anti-slip mat from Ikea.
The mesh size and thread thickness should be approximately the same.
Cork mat
If there are a lot of wine or champagne corks in the house, you can make a natural and practical rug that will decorate the bathroom. Cork is an excellent material for a damp room, as it is resistant not only to water, but also to various microorganisms.
The photo shows a rug made from wine corks, which you can save yourself or purchase on the Internet.
What will you need?
To work you need:
- About 170 bottle caps.
- Universal glue.
- Rubber mat for base.
- Knife and cutting board.
How to do it yourself?
Let's start making:
- We remove dirt and traces of wine by soaking bottle caps in white for several hours. Wash well and dry.
- Using a board and knife, cut each cork in half.
- Before fixing the plugs, it is advisable to lay them out on the base to make sure there is enough material. We start gluing the corks from the edges, but the layout can be any: diagonal, alternating, patterned or just straight.
- To provide additional protection from moisture, we treat the finished product with a sealant. Before using the cork mat, let it dry.
Rug "Seashore"
How I would like, on a cold winter evening, to at least mentally return to the shore of the gentle warm sea. Thanks to such thoughts and memories, the idea of creating a rug in the shape of a seashore was born. It can be made from smooth sea pebbles, pebbles, and decorative stones. As a base, you can take a piece of silicone, rubber, or simply use an already used mat.
A rug made from pebbles has healing properties.
The work is simple: degrease the base with an alcohol-containing solution or acetone, apply spot glue, and attach the pebbles. Using different shades, you can create unusual patterns or simply lay out pebbles in random order. Advice for beginners: for fixing, use glue with high moisture resistance characteristics. In conditions of excessive humidity and if the adhesive is chosen incorrectly, the decor will begin to peel off. This practical rug will not only decorate the bathroom, but will also be an excellent massager for tired feet.
Pebble rug
From pompoms
A very popular and budget-friendly way to make a bath mat with your own hands is to knit it from pompoms.
The photo shows a fluffy carpet made of pompoms, which you can make with your own hands.
What will you need?
Necessary materials:
- Knitting.
- Rubberized mesh.
- Scissors.
How to do it yourself?
Let's get started:
- We wind the threads around our fingers, remove the resulting voluminous ring and tie it with thread of the same color. Cut the threads as shown in the photo:
- The amount of material depends on the desired size of the product. We tie each pompom to one side of the net. We cut off the ends of the threads.
- The closer the pompoms are to each other, the denser and more voluminous the rug will be. You can use different colors and sizes of blanks, then the product will look brighter and more interesting.
What types of rugs are there?
Standard sets include rectangular, round and oval shapes, plus a foot mat with a recess for placement under the toilet.
There are mats - covers for the lid.
Combining different shapes and sizes allows you to complement the interior of the bathroom.
They prevent slipping and make the bathing process more comfortable.
Change the style of your bathroom with a bath mat
The main thing here is not to overdo it. Compliance of sizes is taken into account first of all. Next, color and shape are important. In total, a spacious bathroom requires a combination of several carpet runners of the same color, but of different configurations.
Such products are purchased for both adults and children.
Triangles, polygons, islands will enliven the interior. A large round rug in the middle will highlight the cleanliness and richness of the room. If the bathroom is small, you can get by with several oval or rectangular models next to the washbasin and shower.
They come in both plain and colored. They also differ in their shape.
From old things
When tidying up your closet, don’t throw away clothes that have served their purpose – jeans and T-shirts. They are useful for creating a rug that can be placed in the bathroom or shower.
The photo shows an elegant oval-shaped rug made from old clothes.
Materials and tools
To work you will need:
- Cotton T-shirts.
- Scissors.
- Sewing machine.
- Needle for knitwear.
How to do it yourself?
Let's start creating a practical decoration for the bathroom:
- Making yarn from a T-shirt. To do this, cut it as shown in the photo. First we remove the top and bottom parts, then we make cuts without reaching the edge of the canvas. Cut the remaining part diagonally and get a continuous thread:
- We make a long braid of three threads, sewing it on both edges.
- We measure the length of the product and wrap the braid clockwise.
- We sew the braids with a zigzag. At the beginning of the braid, make a fold under the next layer and turn it again. Sew it together.
- In this way we increase the rug to the required diameter.
Photos of unusual rugs
By using your imagination and arming yourself with patience, you can create original and aesthetic bathroom accessories with your own hands. Suitable materials include stabilized moss, multi-colored fabric using the patchwork technique, and wooden slats.
The photo shows a magnificent moss rug that will give you pleasant tactile sensations and a feeling of unity with nature.
Homemade rugs will perfectly fit the interior of an apartment in marine, Scandinavian and eco-style, as well as country and Provence.
The photo shows an openwork crocheted rug in a soft blue shade for the bathroom.
The tiles on the bathroom floor can be cold and slippery, but this can be easily corrected with a homemade rug, because DIY crafts bring coziness and warmth to your home design.
Advantages and disadvantages
Knitted rugs are a great option that will serve as a decorative element and cover the cold, hard floor in the room. Such accessories look stylish and cozy on the floor in children's rooms or bathrooms. In addition, the advantage is that you can get rid of already used items. Old curtains, T-shirts, knitted dresses will become curly and cozy rugs that are easy to knit.
Masterpieces using a crochet hook
Pay attention to the advantages of a knitted rug:
- Uniqueness. By choosing the material, shades and knitting pattern, you create a unique thing.
- Saving. To make a medium-sized track, you will need two skeins of yarn.
- Favorite hobby. Many needlewomen spend their time this way to relax, listening to music, an audiobook or watching a movie.
The disadvantages are as follows:
- Waste of time. You can purchase a product of this kind in a store in minutes. But the decision to make a masterpiece yourself will take more than one hour. Even experienced needlewomen spend two to three hours.
- Difficulties in choosing yarn. It is difficult to predict how a particular material will behave if it comes into frequent contact with water. In order for the product to last longer, the material must be chosen skeptically. After receiving a consultation, you can find out which option is right for you. The yarn should be able to withstand regular washing and high humidity without problems.
