I tore the strips a little smaller than the sheet and I have that HUGE crochet hook. If I weren't mad at knitting right now, I'd use my HUGE knitting needles.
I got some strips wet (didn't want to run it though my washer, I'm pretty sure it would bind it up) and dried them and they came out soft but it was a huge tangle so I didn't do anymore.
I'm planning on washing and drying the rug to fray it after I crochet it.
BUT I cannot CANNOT start another project!
I need to finish about 12 before I take on another rug.