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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Home Decor

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug

    Published: Jun 1, 2018 by Tamara Kelly · 21 Comments

    Red Heart Pomp-a-doodle is just too fun - and it makes a super easy DIY pom-pom rug! But crocheted (and knitted) rugs can be so slippery on hard surface floors. The Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug has the perfect DIY crochet rug trick to solve this problem!

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug - pin this image
    Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links. Materials provided by Red Heart Yarn and Brittany Needles.

    The Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug can actually be made any shape, but I thought a round, circle rug would be a great shape to highlight the versatility of this crochet pattern - that is, in fairness, more of a crochet plan!

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug - closeup view

    The key is starting with a purchased rug pad - you can pick these up at just about any big box store (I got mine at Bed Bath and Beyond, but have linked an easy Amazon option below). Most of these non-slip rug pads I've seen have the same basic look - a squishy field of foam with lots of holes that are perfect for a G/6 hook!

    So... why not crochet right into those holes? Red Heart Pomp-a-doodle was the perfect yarn for this experiment - I worked the stitches from the "wrong side" of the rug, keeping the poms on the right side.

    It took a bit of experimenting to get the spacing right, but then it came together in less than a day, making the Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug possibly the fastest free crochet rug pattern ever!

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug with a chair and table

    I used 5 balls of Red Heart Pomp-a-doodle to make a 27" rug, so that's how I've written it up below. But you can honestly use this technique to make a rug in any size - and any shape! It all starts by purchasing the rug pad of the right size... read on to see!


    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug

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    US - G, 4.0mm hook - Brittany Needles

    70 yds Red Heart Pomp-a-doodle (100% polyester; "7" Jumbo; 14 yds/13 m; 3.5 oz/100g)
    Colorway: Thunder (5 balls)

    Red Heart Pomp-a-doodle
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    10 yds Red Heart Super Saver Ombre ("4" Medium/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 482 yds/440 m; 10 oz/283 g)
    Colorway: Anthracite (less than 1 skein)

    Red Heart Super Saver Ombre
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    Non-Slip Rug Pad (3' x 5' size used, purchase one larger than the size rug desired)

    Gauge is not important for this pattern

    Size shown: 27" circle

    Helpful Links & Tutorials:

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug Tutorial

    Surface crochet

    Single crochet

    NOTE: This pattern is more of a technique than a standard written pattern. Only two stitches are used - slip stitches and single crochet. Please read through the entire pattern before you begin.

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    Prep your Rug Pad: If needed, cut your rug pad to your desired finished shape and size. Mark the center of your pad with a pen or marker.

    Join the Pomp-a-doodle to the Rug Pad:

    Insert hook into the hole closest to the marked center of your rug pad. Yarn over with the string section between the pom at the end and the next pom. Pull that loop through to the back of the rug, so that the first pom is held close to the pad fabric.

    Insert hook in next pad hole and yarn over with the same section of string, pull that loop through to the back of the fabric and through the other loop on the hook. The yarn is attached!

    Insert hook in pad hole about ½ inch from last hole used, yarn over with the next section of string, pull through pad and through other loop on hook, pulling the second pom close to the fabric.

    Insert hook in next pad hole and yarn over with the same section of string, pull that loop through to the back of the fabric and through the other loop on the hook.

    Continue in a Spiral:

    Continue working like this, making 2 slip stitches for each string section, while curving around the pad in a gentle spiral, as shown below.

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug - begin the spiral

    You may need to adjust the number of holes skipped as you go. There is a lot of room for "fudging" here, so there are no hard and fast rules, and you may find there is a particular method of counting/skipping holes in the pad that works well for you.

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug - growing the pattern

    As you continue the spiral, try to keep the "rounds" about an inch apart, and make sure the poms are always pulled down against the rug pad fabric.

    Adding a New Ball of Yarn:

    When you need to add a new ball, pull up the second loop of the string *before* the last pom. Insert the hook in the next rug pad hole and pull up the string loop between the first two poms of the new ball of yarn. Pull this loop through the other loop on the hook (from the last ball) and then continue crocheting.

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug - how to add another ball of yarn

    If there is a string on the end (without a pom), you can use a yarn needle to sew that string through to the back of the rug and weave it under the other stitches to secure.

    Finishing the Pomp-a-doodle Portion:

    When your rug has reached your desired size (or you've run out of yarn), you can cut off the very last pom (if needed) and use that section of string to pull through the final stitch and weave in the final end.

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug - weave in the final string on the back of the rug

    Weaving in the string through both the slip stitches you've been making *and* the non-slip rug pad holes will make it secure, but you can add a dab of fabric glue or hot glue to secure further if desired.

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug - how to weave in the ends of pom pom yarn

    Adding a Nice Edge:

    Turn to work from the Right Side (pom side) of the rug. Trim excess rug pad if desired, leaving at least a ½ inch from the cut edge. With Red Heart Super Saver, work a round of single crochet around the outside edge of the rug pad, trimming off any little squares that want to poke through. Join and finish off.

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug - crochet around the edge of the rug pad

    Blocking (Optional):

    I found that the very edge of the rug wanted to curl under just a bit. So I sprayed just the Super Saver edge with water and laid the rug flat to dry, and that was all that was needed.


    Simple as can be! Making a DIY Pom Pom Rug with Red Heart Pomp-a-doodle almost feels like cheating - but I love the result, and I love that with this trick it's non-slip right off the hook!

    Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug - the underside of the finished rug
    The underside of the rug - not the pretty side, but it works!

    If you make the Super Easy Non-Slip Pom Pom Rug I’d love to see a photo. So if you share it on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog – and happy crocheting!

    Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2018, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. To print or download, use the Print Friendly button below, or go to PrintFriendly.com, or right-click to copy and paste it into a word processing document if those options do not work for you (please note that Print Friendly is a free outside website that the button links to, and you can click here for a tutorial on how to use it, but I cannot provide additional technical support for this service). If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details. Thank you to Red Heart Yarn and Brittany Needles for providing the materials for this pattern.

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    1. 1

      Patricia Seaton

      June 02, 2018 at 10:01 am

      This is brilliant! And it looks so quick to make. Thank you for a great pattern.

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        June 04, 2018 at 10:01 am

        Thank you so much! 😀

        Reply
    2. 3

      Myra Wade

      June 02, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      Tamara, i understand why you made a round to show off the design of the yarn, but suppose i want to make a 3 x 5 rug. Would you start on the side and go up and down, leaving about an inch between rows?

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        June 04, 2018 at 10:00 am

        Absolutely! That's the thing with this one - you can honestly go in any direction you like, to fit whatever mat size or shape you like. (Makes it tricky to write up, so I needed to just pick a shape to share and go with it! And then encourage all of you to have fun with it! 😀 ) I'd still keep the "lines" about an inch apart as you go - that seems to be a good width for the poms to fill in. 🙂

        Reply
    3. 5

      Jacqueline S Strand

      June 04, 2018 at 9:06 am

      So cool! I love making rugs with crochet and this is a new exciting way. Thank you

      Reply
      • 6

        Tamara Kelly

        June 04, 2018 at 9:26 am

        😀 I'm so glad you like it, thanks Jacqueline!

        Reply
    4. 7

      Sylvia

      June 06, 2018 at 6:11 am

      This is something that would be great for my daughter's dorm room next fall.

      Reply
      • 8

        Tamara Kelly

        June 06, 2018 at 9:41 am

        😀 That would be so fun!

        Reply
    5. 9

      Jennifer

      August 01, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      I have made a couple of these rugs so far for gifts. They were loved by the recipients. My question is how would you recommend cleaning the rug. Just spot cleaning? Thanks for the pattern!

      Reply
      • 10

        Tamara Kelly

        August 02, 2018 at 9:56 am

        The yarn is machine washable, but ironically, the rug pad usually isn't! For best results, I'd recommend a handwash - not least of all to make sure your ends don't come undone.

        Reply
        • 11

          Jennifer

          August 02, 2018 at 10:47 am

          Thank you for the suggestion. 😊

          Reply
    6. 12

      Digislr

      November 01, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      I love this but i need it to be machine-washable (party pooper pets). Is there a way to do this with a different fabric underneath that is machine-washable?

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      • 13

        Tamara Kelly

        November 01, 2018 at 5:05 pm

        You might be able to find a washable pad! Otherwise, I'm not sure.

        Reply
    7. 14

      Janet Yamashita

      July 20, 2019 at 11:35 am

      Your tutorials are wonderful!

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        July 21, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        Thank you so much! 🙂

        Reply
    8. 16

      Lorraine

      July 21, 2019 at 7:26 am

      Hi, I’m sorry but I don’t quite understand this pattern and I’ve been crocheting for a long time. Is it possible to make a video of this. Thanks, Lorraine

      Reply
      • 17

        Tamara Kelly

        July 21, 2019 at 1:25 pm

        Yes, there is a video tutorial linked above, the first one under "Helpful Links and Tutorials." 🙂

        Reply
      • 18

        Nancy

        February 20, 2020 at 12:39 pm

        Hello, I’m with Lorraine. Please make a video. Thank you.

        Reply
        • 19

          Tamara Kelly

          February 21, 2020 at 11:03 am

          There is a video tutorial above, linked in the pattern. 🙂

          Reply
    9. 20

      PatriciaMalgioglio

      April 02, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      How can I do this without the pad below. Can you please explain .I would greatly appreciate the instructions. Thank You PatriciaMalgioglio @icloud .com

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      • 21

        Tamara Kelly

        April 03, 2020 at 11:30 am

        Hi Patricia! This pattern is specifically designed to work into the rug, but I suppose you could just crochet into the yarn itself in a bit spiral! 🙂

        Reply

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