Choose a digital image that you want to make into a latch hooked rug then pixelate the image to the resolution that you want your rug to be.
How to make a rug latch hook.
Latch hooking is a simple weaving technique that involves using a special tool called a latch hook to knot short strands of yarn through a grid like fabric base.
Is this rug technique similar to latch hook.
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.
This is what it looks like folded up.
One of those difference is that the cotton cording i used to create this diy rug isn t secured on it s own with a knot like latch hook is.
And the second key difference is that there are no special tools to use.
My finished rug is 18 5 x 27 started as 30 x 36.
Make your own rug pillow or wall hanging using these basic steps to get you started.
Blank latch hook rug canvas latch hook tool scissors photoshop or other photo editing program printer yarn needle or iron on fabric tape.
Fold an edge over one or two times and whipstitch around the edge until secure.
If you are using photoshop go to filter.
It is kind of similar but there are two key differences.
The hook will need to go under and through.
Purchase a latch hooked rug.
Latch hooking a rug is simple relaxing and fun.
It couldn t be easier just loop a piece of yarn around the crook of the latch hook and thread the hooked end under one section of the canvas.
There are many easy patterns and plenty of advanced patterns to choose from.
Choose a size that is at least a few inches larger than you d like your finished rug to be.
Repeat on all for sides to bind the edges of the rug.