Hook rugs

How to Hook Rugs from Start to Finish A Free Beginner How to Course in Hooking Rugs compliments of Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio Hooking rugs is easy. You can even teach yourself. You pull…

I saw this book in Hobby Lobby one day, and it was calling my name..... It had a gorgeous hooked canvas journal book cover on the front...I waited and waited for awhile, then I caved in and bought it....Theresa Pulido is the rug hooking artist/ author, and she has a website devoted to locker hooking with videos, free patterns and gorgeous fabric strips. Locker hooking is a vintage method of rug hooking, where after you pull up 4-5 loops on a special long crochet hook with the hook at one end…

I’m often asked how to prevent twisted loops…this is what I share with my students… May people like twisted, uneven loops and that is fine! However, if you don’t and are struggling try this… My #1 tip is what I call "scooping"...it works with any width wool and any type of hook on any foundation!. Begin by holding your wool strip/yarn FLAT between your thumb and forefinger underneath your foundation. Hold it close to the foundation, my thumb nail often scrapes against the underside of my…

Looking for a winter hobby? You might find everything you're looking for in hooking. I had no idea that I had everything it took to make a spectacular hooker, but a few years ago, on

Locker Hook is a great way to turn fabric strips into rugs, art pieces and more. It's great for beginners and experieced crafters

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I finally finished my latch hook rug after weeks of hard work and dedication. It’s so beautiful and the colors have turned out to be even more vibrant than I had imagined. Can’t wait to place it in my living room now!

I received an email from a new rug hooker asking “what is a scrappy rug?” The term is widely used in rug hooking circles and we just assume everyone knows what we are talking about. As a new rug hooker, you have not accumulated a “wool stash” yet. However, each project will leave you with left-over …

Basic Instructions for Hooking the Mat Hooking rugs is a simple craft that you can easily teach yourself. The early settlers to North America hooked their old clothing on to burlap bags as a way of…

Which do you prefer? How you hook your lines can give your rug a whole different feel. - Cindi Gay Rug Hooking

It was just about a year ago that I made the announcement I was a hooker. As expected this proclamation was met with several yawns and a very nice handwritten note outlining the specific play

Finishing a hooked rug is a very important step. I teach this method to all beginners, but it is also the finish that I use the most. In fact, it is the finish I am using on my room-sized rug. After

Learn the art of latch hooking from beginning to end and create the many free projects on this page, including latch hooking rugs and latch hooking pillows!

Rug hooking: ! Hooked rug stair riser #6: Nantucket cat boat with Christmas tree, 'God Bless Us Everyone'

Latch hook rug making is an easy and fun craft that you can even do whilst watching the TV! This page gives beginners a quick introduction to the technique, and also offers ideas for DIY projects.

Make an awesome kitchen rag rug to keep your footsies comfy while you cook! This DIY kitchen rag rug is an awesome way to reuse old sheets and create something beautiful out of something old! Also a great DIY gift idea!

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