Do not cut off the carpet rags at each of the four points after crocheting stitches, but allow each one to remain and crochet over them, then pick up on needle and crochet every time you require stitches of contrasting shade.

Then crochet several rows around the rug with different shades until rug is the required size.

The under side should be finished off as neatly as the right, or upper side.

Mary, when not making a design, sew the rags together as if for weaving carpet.

When crocheting circular rugs, occasionally stretch the outside row to prevent the rug from curling up at edges when finished, as it would be apt to do if too tightly crocheted.