If you are going to use crocheted motifs to create a garment, I advise that you block the motifs before stitching them together. This will ensure the uniformity of the motifs.

I created a grid with 1/2-inch squares. Next I printed multiple copies and inserted them into plastic sleeves. I purchased the plastic sleeves at Office Depot. I printed 36 grids (that’s how many motifs I crocheted). The paper grids are reusable if they are placed in the plastic sleeves. Additionally, the sleeves protect your crocheted work from the ink.

I’ve made the grid available for you to download.

All you’ll need to do is position your motif on the grid, adjust to size, and then pin it (I’ve pinned my motifs on the twin beds in my guest room)! After the motifs are dry, you’re ready to seam them together.

Get the pattern for the motif and the shawl.

I am so pleased with my crocheted t-shirt yarn rug! I can’t wait to put it into my soon-to-be-painted bathroom. T-shirt yarn makes an incredibly firm and durable rug. I’m also delighted with the colors. You can learn how I achieved most of those colors by reading this post. In that same post, you’ll also get a link to instructions for making t-shirt yarn. You’ll never want to throw out or give away seamless t-shirts again.

As promised, I have written down instructions for making this rug.

Here’s a close-up of the picoted edging.