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How to crochet a 38"x54" double-looped pile rug.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1972 (v.50#1) pg. 49

Complete instructions given for crocheting a Shaker-style rug, 60"x100".
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Aug 1972 (v.50#8) pg. 59

Three projects to crochet include a 35"x41" rug that looks like a lion.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1973 (v.51#1) pg. 52, 81

Ten projects that are made from ordinary household throwaways. (1) Pillows from old shirts, (2) hanging planters, (3) decorative glass bottles, (4) woven brown paper placemats, (5) rug crocheted from plastic wrappers, (6) rug braided from pantyhose, (7) pillow tops appliqued with lingerie trim, (8) canister set from coffee cans, (9) patchwork coverlet from old scarves, and (10) weaving with old neckties.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1974 (v.52#4) pg. 52, 102

Craft projects from catoffs include crocheting a throw rug from strips of plastic bread wrappers and braiding a rug from worn-out panty hose.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1974 (v.52#4) pg. 53, 102

Instructions are given for crocheting a rug from jute.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1976 (v.54#6) pg. 96

How to crochet a rippled pattern area rug from three colors of five-ply jute. Complete instructions furnished. Est. cost: $27.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1977 (v.55#7) pg. 122, 125, 162

Crocheted medallion rug is 38" in diameter. Instructions furnished. Est. cost: $21.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1978 (v.56#7) pg. 99, 140

How to crochet a striped bath rug that is worked in ribs over a clothesline. Est. cost: $22.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1978 (v.56#7) pg. 109, 156

Colorful crocheted rug is made by joining 91 hexagons (4" across).
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1984 (v.62#6) pg. M20

Three classic rugs to make. (1) Shaggy rectangular rug is made from loops of heavy wool that are machine-stitched to a fabric base. (2) Round rug crocheted from fabric strips. (3) Painted floorcloth decorated with spatter painting.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1992 (v.70#5) pg. 100

Crochet a 3x5-ft. rug with 15" circular chair mats to match.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Mar 1981 (v.12#2) pg. 100

How to crochet a 6-ft. circular "Rainbow Rug" from heavy rug yarn.
FAMILY CIRCLE Mar 27 1978 (v.91#4) pg. 32

Two rugs to make using the shirret technique, with fabric strips threaded onto a special needle and then crocheted together. Instructions for stripped and patchwork designs.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jan 9 1979 (v.92#1) pg. 44

Crocheted rug, 49"x72", is made up of four-color squares.
FAMILY CIRCLE Apr 24 1979 (v.92#6) pg. 118, 161

One-stitch multicolor crochet. Instructions for making a circular 5-ft. diameter rug, round placemats and matching napkin rings, and plant baskets.
FAMILY CIRCLE Oct 9 1979 (v.92#14) pg. 16, 66

The country look. Make a hearth rug in a traditional lilly patchwork design. Rug filler yarn makes it quick to do.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jul 21 1981 (v.94#10) pg. 60, 112

Granny square projects. (1) Three pillows. (2) Lined tote bag. (3) Rug. (4) Woman's belted sweater jacket.
FAMILY CIRCLE Feb 23 1982 (v.95#3) pg. 88, 116

Crocheted rug is designed to look like a large slice of watermelon. Semicircular rug measures about 32"x15".
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Jul 1982 (v.195#1) pg. 128, 212

Multi-color stripes and checks are crocheted in a 3.5x4.5-ft. rug.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING NEEDLECRAFT Spring-Summer 1979 pg. 82, 128

Simple circular crocheted rug worked all in single crochet from Poppana Bands.
HANDMADE Jul-Sep 1981 (v.1#2) pg. 56, 47

How to crochet a rug from leftover scraps of rug yarn.
HANDMADE Spring 1982 (v.2#1) pg. 6

How to crochet your own rugs. General procedures and instructions for making oval, rectangular and round rugs.
HANDY ANDY Apr 1979 (v.3#7) pg. 70

Fringed runner, 64"x25", is crocheted in colored bands and embroidered with Egyptian hieroglyph motifs.
LADIES HOME JOURNAL NEEDLE & CRAFT Spring-Summer 1978 (v.8#2) pg. 66, 103

Carry-along crochet. Octagonals and squares to crochet from jute-like yarn. One 24" octagonal can be a doormat, or several can be joined to make a runner or room sized rug.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Summer 1979 (v.24#2) pg. 42, 88

Nubbly textured oval rug (32"x26") is crocheted with 1" fabric strips.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Jan-Feb 1984 (v.29#1) pg. 85, 114

Patchwork rug is fun and easy to crochet. Finished rug, 52"x52", is made of 9 identical squares sewn together in a pattern.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Aug 1984 (v.29#4) pg. 74, 30

Slippers, apres ski boots, basket and rug are all worked in single crochet.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Dec 1984 (v.29#6) pg. 66

"Garden Trellis" accent rug, 3x6-ft., is crocheted in afghan stitch. Flower-strewn trellis and botanical border are cross-stitched on the finished rug.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Jan 1988 (v.33#1) pg. 48, 57

Recycling throwaway plastic bread wrappers into soft, cushiony, crocheted rugs.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #17 Sep 1972 pg. 58

Crocheted, heart-shaped rug with chain-loops frings.
NEEDLE & CRAFT Feb 1989 (v.12#1) pg. 48, 56

Crocheted rug that simulates a bearskin rug.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Nov-Dec 1981 (v.4#6) pg. 14

Crochet a cro-braid rug and three matching baskets.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Jan-Feb 1984 (v.7#1) pg. 13, 43

Crochet double-knit remnants together to make kitchen rugs, hot mat and place mat.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Jan-Feb 1984 (v.7#1) pg. 16, 46

Circular rug, 38" in diameter, is crocheted in four colors of rug yarn.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Jan-Feb 1986 (v.9#1) pg. 9, 41

Technique for crocheting a rug on large-gauge needlepoint canvas.
THREADS #57 Feb-Mar 1995 pg. 54

Simple frame for crocheting a rug on needlepoint canvas is made from a pair of old crutches and a tilting work surface of pegboard.
THREADS #57 Feb-Mar 1995 pg. 57
Added Info THREADS #59 Jun-Jul 1995 pg. 6

Two rugs crocheted from bulky yarn. (1) Samarra, in a diamond striped pattern. (2) Perugia, with nubby stripes.
WOMAN'S DAY Sep 27 1978 (v.42#1) pg. 10, 166

Hard-wearing rug is crocheted from jute twine.
WOMAN'S DAY Jul 8 1980 (v.43#12) pg. 90, 162

Charming country crafts. Crocheted scatter rug and place mats made from fabric scraps.
WOMAN'S DAY Nov 24 1981 (v.45#3) pg. 92, 160

Quick and easy hexagon-shaped accent rug.
WORKBASKET Sep 1982 (v.47#10) pg. 65

Throw rug, 22"x27", is crocheted in afghan stitch. A 2" border of black frames the white rug. A large rose motif is added in cross-stitch. An easy project.
WORKBASKET Apr 1989 (v.54#6) pg. 14

Reversible rug (22"x34") and matching throw pillow are crocheted in striped shades of the Southwest.
WORKBASKET Feb-Mar 1992 (v.57#3) pg. 22

Indian-design afghan (46"x64") and rug (24"x32") to crochet. Both are worked in afghan stitch in natural yarn. Red, blue and brown motifs are embroidered on the finished pieces.
WORKBASKET Feb-Mar 1992 (v.57#3) pg. 26

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