Have you ever started a project with the goal of using up scrap yarn, only to find out you had to buy MORE yarn just to finish?! Well, that’s exactly what happened to me. But it resulted in a cute crochet loop stitch rug pattern, so I’m not too mad about it. 😉
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I’m on a mission to use up ALL my scrap yarn and have been for a few months now. I’ve been successful with some projects, but not so much with others. I had quite a bit of I Love This Yarn! from Hobby Lobby and wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do with it. After seeing a knit loop stitch pillow from @knitdiaries (and needing a rug solution for my bathroom) I decided to make a loop stitch rug using all my neon colors in that brand!
uh-oh!
I thought it would be a cute and fun rug that would whip up super fast, and it was….sort of. 😉 About 6″ in, I started to run out of colors (definitely misjudged the amount of yarn I had, hahaha). I didn’t take into account that the loop stitch uses quite a bit of yarn. Also, I didn’t think about the fact that I had a lot more of some colors than others. Determined to keep going and figure something out, I decided to just attach the colors that I had more of to the ones that I was running out of.
The rug began to take on an ombre’ (“funky ombre'” mind you – LOL) effect. I wasn’t quite sure about how I liked it, but I’m always a fan of trying something new and unique! It got a little hairy towards the end with all my yarn substituting, and my rug only turned out to be about 26X21″. BUT this gave me an idea – try using solid colors and attaching them gradually to create a beautiful ombre’ effect! (of course for this one, I would need to buy more yarn ;))
And so the Peaches Pie Ombre’ Loop Stitch Rug was born
This is a fun and fast project that will be a cute addition to any room. The ombre’ effect adds lots of visual interest and the fluffy loops are so squishy to walk on. Perfect softness for your tootsies.
Positives about this crochet loop stitch rug:
- the flat base and bulky top make it the perfect weight distribution for lying on the floor well.
- you can even make your loop stich rug into a shag rug with a little scissor snipping – simply find the center of each loop section and snip it with the scissors. (you may need to go back and trim the shags to the same length for a more uniform look)
- since this rug is a simple rectangle shape, you can easily adjust it to your desired size.
- the yarn used is machine washable!
measurements
- length measures approximately 32″
- width measures approximately 20″
let’s get started!
crochet skill level: advanced beginner
pattern written in US terms
what you will need:
- Color A – 2 skeins I Love this Yarn! (approximately 700 yds) in Light Peach or another #4 medium aran weight yarn.
- Color B – 2 skeins I Love this Yarn! (approximately 700 yds) in Mango or another #4 medium aran weight yarn.
- Color C – 2 skeins I Love this Yarn! (approximately 500 yds) in Orange Neon or another #4 medium aran weight yarn.
- size US N/10mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. To save time make sure to check gauge. GAUGE: 14 SC X 19 ROWS = 4X4″
- tapestry needle
pattern notes:
- for this entire pattern you will be holding 4 strands of yarn together and crocheting them as one. This will give your rug a nice fluffy texture.
abbreviations:
- CH -chain
- SC – single crochet
- REP – repeat
special stitches:
loop stitch rug crochet pattern:
Divide each skein of yarn into two approximately equal halves and roll them into balls or wind them into cakes. (you will now have 12 balls/cakes of yarn).
Holding 4 strands of Color A together, CH 39.
Row 1: Loop ST in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across; CH 1, turn. (38 STS)
Row 2: SC in same ST and in each ST across; CH 1, turn.
Rows 3-20: REP rows 1 and 2.
Attach Color B on 2 of your 4 strands of yarn.
Row 21: Holding 2 strands of Color A and 2 strands of Color B together, Loop ST in same SC and in each SC across; CH 1, turn.
Row 22: SC in same ST and in each ST across; CH 1, turn.
Row 23: Loop ST in same SC and in each SC across; CH 1, turn.
Row 24: SC in same ST and in each ST across; CH 1, turn.
Attach Color B on the other 2 strands of yarn. They will all be Color B now.
Row 25: Holding 4 strands of Color B, Loop ST in same SC and in each SC across; CH 1, turn.
Row 26: SC in same ST and in each ST across; CH 1, turn.
Rows 27-48: REP rows 25 and 26.
Attach Color C on 2 of your 4 strands of yarn.
Row 49: Holding 2 strands of Color B and 2 strands of Color C together, Loop ST in same SC and in each SC across; CH 1, turn.
Row 50: SC in same ST and in each ST across; CH 1, turn.
Row 51: Loop ST in same SC and in each SC across; CH 1, turn.
Row 52: SC in same ST and in each ST across; CH 1, turn.
Row 53: Loop ST in same SC and in each SC across; CH 1, turn.
Row 54: SC in same ST and in each ST across; CH 1, turn.
Attach Color C on the other 2 strands of yarn. They will all be Color C now.
Row 55: Holding 4 strands of Color C, Loop ST in same SC and in each SC across; CH 1, turn.
Row 56: SC in same ST and in each ST across; CH 1, turn.
Rows 57-66: REP rows 55 and 56.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Congrats on your new rug!
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Peaches Pie Ombre’ Loop Stitch Rug / free crochet pattern
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