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First project: a small prodder mat

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A small first rug.

First projectBeginnerAbout four hours
ResearchedSewSift editorialChecked 1 Nov 2026

Step by step

  1. Cut a hessian rectangle 28 by 20 cm.
  2. Cut rags into strips 2 by 10 cm.
  3. Push strips through holes 1 cm apart.
  4. Pull ends even.
  5. Trim to height.

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Proddy for Beginners Rug Hooking How-To DIY crafts proddy (13:27)
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Sources

All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.

  1. Crafting Communities: Prodder rag rugs tutorial
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