Tarnation Kitchen Runner Rug

Here's a runner-sized variation on the Tarnation Rectangle Rug pattern.  It's a great size for a hallway, RV floor, or in front of the sink in your kitchen.  I like to use a runner long-ways in front of a back door or door into the garage, as a long walk-off mat.

The runner measures 75 inches long and 21 inches wide.  This rug used tarn made from 14 t-shirts in a variety of sizes (some very large, some small).

Here are the modifications to the original free pattern, to get a runner like this:

1. Chain 153 for the foundation or base chain.

2. Use standard single-crochet (U.S. terms).

For more variations on the Tarnation Rectangle Rug, see the following posts:
Carmel Macchiato Tarnation Rug
Drip-Dry Tarnation Rug
Plarnation Rectangle Rug

Cottonation Oval Rug

Right side, single crochet back loops

This is the Tarnation Oval Rug pattern worked in worsted weight cotton yarn.  The only modification is to use 3 strands of yarn held together--same size hook, same number of chains, etc.  You'll end up making many more rounds to get the same size rug as you would with tarn.

Using multiple strands of yarn gives you the opportunity to create a really nice ombre effect.  This rug was made with Lily Camo Cotton yarn, in a variegated green colorway (Renegade) and a variegated brown colorway (maybe Outback-can't remember).  I started with 2 strands of brown +1 strand of green, then moved to 2 green + 1 brown, then on to 3 green, next was 2  green + 1 brown, and finally 3 brown.

It machine-washes and dries like a dream.  If any loose ends stick out, just push them through to the underside.

Back side, single crochet, back loops

Tarnation Oval Rug

This fast and easy crocheted rug is made from t-shirts that have been cut into tarn (T-shirt yARN) -- a great way to recycle old cotton-knit garments and get a good-looking, high-use item in exchange. Your rug can be as large or small as you wish. The number of shirts to use depends on the sizes of the shirts and how large you want to make it. Machine washable and dryable, it's an excellent rug for kitchen, bath, utility, or entry.

Skill Level   Easy

Yarn
1/2" / 1cm-width tarn (not stretched) made from approximately 5-7 adult-sized t-shirts

Schematic diagram included.

A free .pdf of this pattern is available as a download from Ravelry.

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You can find tips and variations for this pattern in the following posts:
How to Make Tarn
Choosing Fabric for Tarn
Saving Your Hands and Arms When Using Tarn
Making the Print Show
Allover Print Tarn
Cottonation Oval Rug (made with cotton yarn)

And another Tarnation rug pattern
Tarnation Rectangle Rug

WIP Wednesday: Plarn Tarnation

It's the first anniversary of Work-In-Progress Wednesday, hosted by TamisAmis!! Congratulations, Tami!

This WIP is probably the last variation on the Tarnation Rectangle Rug. From the beginning, I have wanted to try this pattern in plarn (PLastic yARN) made from cut-up grocery bags. It's working up very nicely, although this rug will not be machine-dryable, because plarn melts in the dryer.

Instructions for making plarn are here: How to Make Plarn.

For more WIP Wednesday posts on other blogs, check here.

Tarnation Rectangle Rug

This easy-to-make crocheted rug is made from t-shirts that have been cut into tarn (T-shirt yARN) — a great way to recycle old cotton-knit garments and get a good-looking, high-use item in exchange. Machine washable and dryable, it’s an excellent rug for kitchen, bath, utility, or entry.

U.S. crochet terms

Skill Level Easy

Yarn 1/2”/1cm-width tarn made from 5-10 adult-sized t-shirts (Instructions for making tarn are included in the pattern.)

Schematic diagram included.

For a free .pdf of this pattern, click here:

download now
You can find tips and variations for this pattern in the following posts:
How to Make Tarn
Choosing Fabric for Tarn
Saving Your Hands and Arms When Using Tarn
Making the Print Show
Allover Print Tarn
Mending a Tarn Rug
Carmel Macchiato Tarnation Rug
Drip-Dry Tarnation Rug
Plarnation Rectangle Rug
Tarnation Kitchen Runner Rug

And another tarnation rug pattern
Tarnation Oval Rug

WIP Wednesday: A New Rug

It's Work-In-Progress Wednesday, and I have started a new tarn (t-shirt yarn) rug for the test phase of my pattern, Tarnation Rectangle Rug. I'm using a regular store-boughten crochet hook instead of my grandmother's handmade wooden hook, to be sure I've got the size right on the pattern.

The pattern test is in full swing now, and if you'd like to be a tester, just let me know and I'll email a .pdf of the pattern to you. Instructions for making tarn are included.

For more WIP Wednesday posts on other blogs, check here.

Sneak Peek... Tarnation Rectangle Rug

My work-in-progress for today is the pattern for this rug made out of tarn (t-shirt yarn)! I've just finished the first draft of the .pdf, and it's ready to be tested. When the test is over, the final version will be offered as a free download here and on Ravelry.

If you'd like to be a tester, please let me know and I'll email you the pattern. It's easy to make, and it takes about 5-10 t-shirts. Directions for making tarn are included in the pattern.

For more WIP Wednesday posts on other blogs, check here.

FO Friday: Tarn Rug!

It's FO Friday, and I finished the rug while it's still Friday! This used almost 5 shirts for the tarn, and it measures 22" x 32". It looks way better than I expected, with the colors pooling in a very nice pattern.

I'm about to produce a free pattern for this rug--anybody wanna be a tester? Just let me know and I'll email a .pdf to you as soon as it's ready.

For more FO Friday finished objects on other blogs, check here.

WIP Wednesday: Turned Tarn Rug

This rug is still a work-in-progress. I'm now far enough along to realize that if I use all of my shirts in this fabric for this rug, it will come out square, and I prefer rectangular rugs. So I turned it (conceptually) 90 degrees, and I'll add maybe 1-1/2 more shirts: the rest of the white, plus a navy blue shirt. Then I'll have 4 more shirts left to make a little oval rug out of: pink, red, gray, white. Okay, I can live with that.

You can download a free pattern for this rug from here:
Tarnation Rectangle Rug.

For more WIP Wednesday posts on other blogs, check here.