Crochet a large oval rug is a fun and satisfying project! With some colorful yarn and a crochet hook, you can create a cozy addition to any room. You start with a simple chain, then go round and round, making neat stitches that grow bigger with each loop.
Crochet A Large Oval Rug
As you crochet, the oval shape starts to form, like a magic carpet unfolding before your eyes. It's amazing how with just your hands and some simple tools, you can transform soft strands of yarn into a beautiful and useful rug. Whether it's for your bedroom, living room, or to give as a gift. Making a crochet rug is a delightful way to spend your time and add a homemade touch to your home.
Starting the Rug:
- You will need yarn and a 5.5 millimeter crochet hook. Begin with 25 chain stitches.
- Add four additional chain stitches for a starting total of 29 chain stitches.
First Round:
- In the third chain from the hook, make a double crochet (DC).
- Make two additional DCs in the same stitch to have a total of three DCs in the third chain.
- One DC in each of the next 21 chains.
- Make six DCs in the last chain stitch.
- Continuing on the opposite side of your starting chain, make one DC in each stitch (25 DCs in total).
- In the last stitch where you already have three DCs, add three more DCs.
- Slip stitch to the first DC to close the round.
Second Round:
- Start with two chain stitches.
- In the first DC, make two DCs.
- Then, in the next two DCs, also make two DCs in each (six DCs in total over the first three stitches).
- Make one DC in each of the next 25 stitches.
- In the next six stitches, make two DCs in each.
- Do 25 DCs again over the next 25 stitches.
- In the last three stitches, make two DCs in each stitch.
- Slip stitch to close the round.
Third Round:
- Start with two chain stitches and place a marker on these stitches.
- Begin the round with two DCs in the first stitch.
- Alternate with one DC in the next stitch and two DCs in the following stitch. Repeat this alternating pattern (two DCs, then one DC) until you have worked six sets.
- Continue with 25 DCs along the straight edge.
- At the end, repeat the alternating pattern (two DCs, then one DC) until you complete the round.
- Slip stitch to close the round.
Fourth Round:
- Continue the pattern established in step 3, starting with a two-chains marker.
- Make one DC, followed by another DC, and then two DCs. Repeat this pattern.
- Complete your 25 DCs along the straight edge.
- Repeat the pattern at the other end and complete your 25 DCs along the second straight edge.
- Slip stitch to close the round.
Fifth Round:
- Change the pattern to include an extra DC before the two DCs together (1 DC, 1 DC, 1 DC, 2 DCs in one stitch).
- Start the round with TWO DCs in the first stitch.
- Do 1 DC in each of the next three stitches.
- Continue with this new pattern until you reach the straight edge.
- Work your 25 DCs.
- Repeat the pattern on the opposite end.
- Work another 25 DCs down the second straight edge.
- Slip stitch to close the round.
Finishing:
- Continue increasing the number of single DCs between the increases (the sets of two DCs) for each subsequent round to maintain the oval shape.
- End your work with a slip stitch and fasten off once you've reached the desired size of the rug.
