There are many easy patterns and plenty of advanced patterns to choose from.
How to make a hooked rug.
Purchase a latch hooked rug.
You pull strips of wool cloth usually recycled clothing washed dried and torn apart through a burlap or linen backing loop by loop.
For intricate patters and hoop frame also helps.
Deanne has a 60 minute how to hook rugs video.
And you can make one too any size you want.
Push your hook through a square.
Fold an edge over one or two times and whipstitch around the edge until secure.
After my diy weaving project i felt like i needed another challenge so i decided to tackle another large scale project that s been on my list a diy rug from scratch.
Non slip rubber mats for rugs come in rolls so you will need to cut yours down to the right size.
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.
Make your own rug pillow or wall hanging using these basic steps to get you started.
Repeat on all for sides to bind the edges of the rug.
I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also.
Rug hooking has not changed much over the centuries and with the simplicity of skill needed to create exquisite designs why should it.
Latch hooking a rug is simple relaxing and fun.
Cut the mat down to the desired size.
You can even teach yourself.
You can make your rug a square or a rectangle.
The hook will need to go under and through.
Blank latch hook canvas latch hook yarn you can buy pre cut latch hook yarn but to save money i cut mine by hand 2.
Once you learn the foundation of skills involved in pulling up loops of fabric or wool you can make virtually any design you desire.
From simple barnyard animals to complex artistic images your ability to create pieces of art is limitless when you know how.
Here is a free clip from her how to hook rugs video where she shows you how to hook a rug available at http.