for our (ryan and i's) new kitchen, i wanted a round jute rug under our kitchen table and linen chairs.  so my wheel's began to turn figuring a way to make this myself!!  and... I DID IT!!  below you'll find a VERY EASY tutorial on how to make a 60" round manila rope rug (feel's like sisal on your toes, maybe a little rougher tho)

round rug how-to


1. from your local hardware store (we purchased our material's from home depot)
- 6' x 9' paint drop cloth
- glue gun sticks (atleast 30)
- 5 bags of 3/8" manila rope
-5 bags of 1/4" manila rope

to give you a scale with my flip flops...

6. Add trim to the edge of the rug if you like or just cut off any remaining drop cloth that is showing.

TIP... every time your rope ends, add a ton of glue to secure and fasten down the frayed edge of the rope.

i was soo happy with the outcome!  i spent $60 total to make this rug.  i'm sure you could spend less with a cheaper drop cloth (maybe use burlap or a sheet to glue the rope to that is less $$)  all in all, a great outcome!  good luck... email me if you have any questions!

our puppy luka LOVES the new rug!!  only a few more weeks and it will be in our new home!!