All Sorts Rug

All Sorts Rug by Susan Carlson

What Is Being Made

The All Sorts Rug is a colorful, beginner-friendly crochet project designed to create a finished rug measuring 25 inches by 30.5 inches (63.5 centimeters by 77.5 centimeters) without tassels. This downloadable PDF pattern allows crafters to customize dimensions by adjusting the starting chain and row repeats to suit their desired width and height, making it adaptable for various spaces and preferences.

Crochet Techniques Used

The All Sorts Rug employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern utilizes the back bump method when working into the back bump of the chain stitch, which leaves the regular V at the top of the stitch unworked. This technique creates a tidier and more polished finished edge, enhancing the overall appearance of the completed rug. Color changes are incorporated throughout the project by fastening off the old color at the end of each row and beginning the new row with a single crochet join using the new color, allowing for the multi-colored design characteristic of this piece.

Stitches Used

This beginner-level pattern utilizes three essential crochet stitches:

• Chain stitch (ch)—used to create the foundation and starting chain
• Single crochet (sc)—used for joining new colors and creating structure
• Double crochet (dc)—used as the primary stitch throughout the pattern repeats

Materials

Yarn: The All Sorts Rug is crafted using Scheepjes Nooodle, a super-chunky weight yarn composed of 50% cotton and 50% polyester blend. Each skein contains 7 ounces (200 grams) and yields 66 yards (60 meters). The pattern requires 5 skeins of the multi-color (#11009) as the primary yarn, with 1 skein each of pink (#786), orange (#693), green (#525), and black (#000) for accent colors and design variation.

Hook: A 12-millimeter crochet hook is used throughout this project, appropriately sized for the super-chunky yarn weight to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape.

Gauge and Customization

The pattern gauge is 7 stitches by 7 rows, measuring 4 inches by 10 centimeters when worked in pattern. Crafters wishing to create a rug with different dimensions can easily modify the project by working the starting chain to the desired width in multiples of 2 plus 1, then working the row repeats to achieve the desired height, providing flexibility for various room sizes and personal preferences.