Start by tracing your pattern onto the back of one of the rugs. Turn one rug on its back, then fold it into quarters, marking a spot in the center of the rug. Then, add two marks to the top and bottom ...

The price of some patterned area rugs can make you want to crawl under them and weep. And though the materials and time needed to hand-knot a quality rug often justify the cost, not everyone has that ...