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About Marla
Expertise
I have crocheted many doilies, I enjoy working with crochet thread. I have crocheted numerous afghans. But I have little to no experience in hairpin lace, or the afghan stitch. If you have a question pertaining to a pattern in a magazine, book or leaflet, please include the name and # of it, and the page or pattern #. There is a slight possibility I may have that pattern, and can refer to it. Although I have crocheted sweaters and slippers,I don't feel I have done enough of them to really give good advice as to assembling the pieces, but can give advice on the type of stitches.

Experience
I have been a crocheter for almost 30 years.

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American Legion Auxiliary

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Education/Credentials
BS in geography

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Not applicable to crochet.

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Crochet - rag rugs

Expert: Marla - 10/17/2009

Question
Is there a formula for figuring how much fabric is needed when crocheting rag rugs. I want to make a rug with 2 colors 2'x6' and don't know how much i will need of each color to make each color rows even amounts.

Answer
Hi Angie!
Thanks for asking! I’m sorry, but I’m not aware of any formula. However, I have a leaflet for “Annie’s Attic”, using fabric strips or multiple strands of yarn. The name of the leaflet is called “Quick & Easy With a Q Hook. Casserole Carriers”. Although the patterns are not for rugs, it does give an equivalence between fabric strips and yarn. It says that 8 strands of 4-ply worsted weight yarn is equivalent to a 2 1/2" fabric strip. If you have yarn, perhaps you could crochet a few rows with the 8 strands and get a guideline for the amount before buying the material. This may get messy, though, when you unravel the yarn.
Another option would to try to find a pattern on the Internet, or in a craft book to see how much yardage is used for a pattern then calculate how much you would use for yours.
I’m sorry I can’t be of more help to you. Good luck with your rug. I know it will turn out beautifully!

Marla

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