How to make a round Amish knot (toothbrush) rag rug - tutorial

Learn how to make a simple upcycled rag rug from old duvet covers, sheets and scraps of fabric.

How to make a simple 'toothbrush needle' crafting tool - 1:35
Tips for preparing fabric - 2:40
How to join the strips of fabric - 4:10 and 12:35
How to start a toothbrush (Amish) rag rug and create knots - 5:18
How to increase the knots as the rug gets bigger - 10:23
How to finish your rag rug - 13:58

This is my first YouTube tutorial, hope it was easy enough to understand. Let me know what you think.

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[rubin]

There are lots of things I don’t like about the internet. But people teaching each other old worldy stuff like this is one of the things that gives me the warm and fuzzies. Thanks for creating, it makes the online world a sweeter space.

[carolynellis]

Thanks for not using annoying background music and concentrating on instructions which are clear, good delivery!

[karmaspetshop]

I have learned so much from YouTube.. more than I ever did from school.. that’s sad.. but I am grateful! We should be teaching stuff like this to children

[dianer]

Instructions are easy enough for anyone to understand. You could even use the clothes of a deceased loved, repurpose a child's favorite blanket, or use material from clothes that are not suitable for donation. Thanks so much for this tutorial!

[borganista]

I love youtube as a way of passing down old traditions for people who didn't have someone to teach them. This is a great tutorial.

[KimiW]

Eloquently spoken. Simple instruction - no convoluted speak. Wonderful, thanks to a good teacher. And I was glad you showed us to make the needle/tool. No dashing to the store to start this new hobby! Thank you so much, Barri-Jayne. A dollar saved is a dollar earned! 😊

[salwatching]

I Care for a lady with dementia who gets agitated if I play anything she can hear. But your demonstration is so clear I can see what to do even if I can't play it out loud at all. Thank you!

[carolynmartell]

You have the most lovely gentle and calm voice. I could watch for that alone but a great tutorial is a bonus xxx

[strategicliving]

You had me at, "I make my own". Great video! You move right along and skip all the unnecessary chatter ❤️

[mysweetestdays]

I agree with everyone else - clear, easy-to-follow instructions, lovely voice and I really appreciate the lack of music! Thank you :)

[MSS]

I was cutting old tee shirts into rags and thinking there had to be a better use for old fabric. I came across your video and you are so patient and wonderful at explaining all of the steps. I am now going to be on the hunt for some fabric to try this. Your work is just beautiful! Thank you!

[rebeccarodgers]

I remember these rugs in my Grand parents. I'm disabled and I have been looking for something to do with my time. I'm going to try this. I'm stuck in my chair All day long with nothing to do but look out my window.. thank you for showing me how to make those. Agape and phileo

[forsomenotreally]

Talk about a wonderful way of recycling old clothing, towels, ect. Thanks for reminding me to start saving my old worn out sheets and clothing,

[freyjatrickett]

Huge respect to your DIY attitude, made your own toothbrush needles too. Super accessible, I love it!

[ingrid]

How can almost 1k people dislike such a specific and detailed rag rug video? Thanks for the tutorial very excited to make my toothbrush needle and get going!

[craftdipper]

Great tutorial! Not too rushed, but not unnecessarily drawn out. No fuss, not too much talking and all the steps made really clear. Thank you so much for sharing this technique ❤

[tayyebamohsin]

You're not only skillful, you have a lovely voice as well.

[hartvenessa]

Your teaching style and voice are so soothing.

[pugsabi]

I love this. I never use the cover sheet because I prefer comforters. Now I'll get a cute rug out of it!