Instructions
1. Place the piece of cardboard on a flat work surface. Draw a line down the middle and one across the center, so the lines intersect.
2. Along the center line, measure 1/2 inch from both edges, and mark with the pencil.
3. Repeat step 2 along the vertical line, measuring in from the top and the bottom.
4. Measure 7 inches in from the top edge and mark it, and repeat from the center line (along the top edge) and mark it.
5. Repeat step 4 along the bottom of the cardboard.
6. Gently hammer a nail into each of the markings; you should have eight total. (One at each side, three along the top, and three along the bottom).
7. Weave the end of the rope through the nails starting at the left edge center and continuing to the bottom right, top right, bottom center, top left, left edge center, bottom left and top center.
8. Repeat the pattern, putting the rope through the loops, and make sure the rows of rope are pulled taut and straight.
9. When you finish, cut the rope and use the hot glue gun to attach the end of the rope to the closest loop in the rug.
10. Flip the cardboard piece upside down, releasing the rug.
11. With the paintbrush, apply fabric stiffener evenly over the entire rug, and allow it to dry.
