DIY Chevron Rug

Chevron is all the rage right now from fashion designers Micheal Kors to the interior design icons like Kelly Wearstler and Madeline Weinrib to home decor marketplaces like West Elm who carries one of current must-haves chevron inspired pieces, the Zig Zag Rug ($39-$649), which price-wise is quite reasonable, but we wanted to see if we could achieve the same look, with a bit of a twist, for less. The result, a 6’7″ x 7’9″ rug for under $100.

Here’s what you’ll need:
* 3 Hessum Rugs for IKEA by Ellinor Portinson (6 ‘ 7 ” x 2 ‘ 7 “), $24.99/each
* Heavy Thread/Twine (in color of your choice – we went with an eco-friendly red hemp twine for some contrast, but you can color match your thread for a more seamless finish), tufting twine would be a good durable option.
* 1 Large Curved Upholstery Needle – $1.95, if you want a larger stitch opt for a larger needle, a smaller ‘x’ stitch opt for a smaller needle.

Make sure to mark on the back of the rug your stitch points to keep the ‘x’s uniform.

See more on our Chevron obsession…..