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In this blog, let's learn together how to make a block check rug to the perfect size. I hope this will be helpful for those who are worried that the size is a little larger than expected.
This time's design
We will create a 20x30cm block check design.
Each square is 5cm square.
It was produced by a staff member who just joined RUGMATAG this year. For comparison, the right half was made neatly using the knowledge I currently have, and the left half was made neatly. I typed this based on the advice of the RUGMATAG manager .
For the yarn, I use RUGMATAG WOOLYARN .
Before
First, let's type it in as usual.
Hammer along the draft lines, and triple-hammer the edges. 
Now, let's take a look at the surface.
It looks like there are no boundaries and the cells are connected. From a driving point of view, I felt that I could hit it beautifully, but I was surprised that it turned out like this.
6 points
Here are six points to help you type in the correct size.
There are three things you should keep in mind before typing: 
Laying out the base fabric with the same grain
It's easy to forget, but it's very important. Especially if the design consists of straight lines, such as a block check, apply the cloth more carefully than usual.
Draw the draft line straight along the grain of the fabric.
Even if the cloth is applied neatly, if the draft lines are distorted, the work will also be distorted. Make sure to draw the lines on the same grain.
Measure the length of all sides
If you use a projector to transcribe, measure twice, before and after writing.
Next, there are three things to keep in mind when typing:
Draw 2 stitches inside from the construction line
The second stitch is approximately 2.5 mm, so when measured from the driving surface, it will be 5 mm smaller.
Trim the entire border and then make three layers.
Instead of just trimming the edges of the rug three times first, first border the entire rug and then triple it when filling the inside. This allows you to draw a border two stitches inward from the draft line, and also makes the color boundaries clearer.
Match the number of hits per square
When making the edges and filling in the inside, count the numbers as you punch. If it is set correctly, it is possible to use the same number of shots. We also recommend creating squares of the same size in an empty space and practicing.
After
Now, let's keep these six points in mind. 
What do you think. You can clearly see the boundaries between the squares.
I had to be conscious of it more, but as I continued working, I quickly got used to it!
comparison
Finally, let's compare the sizes of the driving surfaces.
Embossed surface
Purple (Before): 204×313 Green (After): 200×296
Surface after hair clipper treatment
Purple (Before): 207×317 Green (After): 200×300
The result was like this.
By keeping in mind the 6 points, I was able to make it to the exact size!
summary
This time we have summarized how to make a rug to the exact size.
I hope I was able to show you that just paying attention to a few points can make a big difference in your work. Everyone who read till the end should be able to create wonderful works! Please try the challenge!
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