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This tapestry crochet rug, made with two colors of cotton cord, may be the perfect addition to your rustic bedroom, cabin-style living room or any other space that needs some nature-inspired warming floor decoration.
I designed this pattern last summer, that we spent in an over 100 years old cottage in a small village in the middle of the forest in northern Poland. However, I think that thanks to its minimalistic look it will fit great in modern spaces as well!
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The Yarn
To crochet this rug I used 3 mm cotton cord by Lovely Cottons, that is perfect for rugs, because of its durability, wide range of colors and springiness, that you can feel under your feet! What was also important to me is that you can buy it in 1000 m spools, which is helpful in large projects like this, because you have less ends to weave in. Colors I used were pale green and beige. However I do think it might look fantastic in dark green, also adding red or gold would make it a perfect Christmas rug, don’t you agree?
MINIMALISTIC DESIGN, WICH CAN BECOME FESTIVE IF YOU CHOOSE DIFFERENT COLORS!
The Forest Rug has simple drawings of different coniferous trees, that kids might like in their room. A little uneven edges give it a rustic look to fit in a cottage/cabin, however its simple form corresponds with modern interiors very well, all year round. Choosing more contrasting colors, especially red or bottle green will make it a Christmas Rug!
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How Long Does It Take To Crochet That?
How long it takes to crochet something varies depending on your skill & how fast you crochet. But that isn’t a helpful answer is it?
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It will help you calculate exactly how much time you’ll spend crocheting a project.
All you need to know is how much yarn you will use on the project in either meters, yards or skeins. Then crochet your test square & time it.
Calculate how long it takes to crochet that.
FOREST RUG – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
This pattern comes in one size, about 185 x 185 cm / 73” x 73”. Decorate your floor, but first you will have to crochet for several dozen hours (it took me nearly 30)- depending on your experience and skills. But the final result and that satisfaction is worth it!
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size 6 mm / US: J – 10 / UK: 4
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lovely Cottons – Lovely Cottons in color sage green and beige.
Yarn amount used:
A: Sage green: 3000 m/3300 yds
B: Beige: 400 m/440 yds
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 medium yarn, 3 mm cotton cord
- 100 % cotton
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
10 sc x 10 rows = 4,5” x 4,5”/12 x 12 cm
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms (more details).
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger (more details).
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge (more details).
- Rug is worked back and forth in rows, using single crochet stitches. Each row counts 155sc, at the end of each row ch1, turn* and proceed with the next row.
*”turn” – if you can. When the carpet becomes too big and too heavy you may just sit on the other side of the row you’re currently working on, without the need of turning the whole carpet.
- This pattern uses tapestry crochet, there’s a graph and written pattern for reference.
- Tapestry crochet technique requires working with two strands of cord at a time and allows changing colors when needed:
Crochet over the color that is not is use to hide it. When next sc is marked as a different color on the graph or written pattern, make the last yo of current sc with new color and continue with new color, crocheting over previous color.
- How to read written pattern:
→ Row 34 [WS]: A14, B11, A10
- Arrow indicates direction of row.
- Letter indicates which color of cord to use.
- Number indicates how many sc of each color to work. Therefore, for this example, you’ll work 14sc in color A, 11 sc in color B and 10 sc in color A. Then ch1, turn your work and proceed with Row 35.
If you prefer, use the graph. Each square represents 1 sc.
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
Finished Size: approx. 73” x 73”/185 x 185 cm
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch(es)
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
- yo – yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
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Forest Rug Pattern Instructions
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