How To Make A Hooked Rug

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.

How to make a hooked rug.

You can even teach yourself. 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. From simple barnyard animals to complex artistic images your ability to create pieces of art is limitless when you know how. There are many easy patterns and plenty of advanced patterns to choose from.

Repeat on all for sides to bind the edges of the rug. Cut the mat down to the desired size. The hook will need to go under and through. Deanne has a 60 minute how to hook rugs video.

Here is a free clip from her how to hook rugs video where she shows you how to hook a rug available at http. 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. Non slip rubber mats for rugs come in rolls so you will need to cut yours down to the right size. The equipment and materials you ll need to make hooked rugs include wool strips a hand hook scissors and burlap.

And you can make one too any size you want. Fold an edge over one or two times and whipstitch around the edge until secure. I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also. You can make your rug a square or a rectangle.

Once you learn the foundation of skills involved in pulling up loops of fabric or wool you can make virtually any design you desire. You pull strips of wool cloth usually recycled clothing washed dried and torn apart through a burlap or linen backing loop by loop. You can usually find them alongside the other rug making supplies in an art store or in the home improvement section of a store. I made a huge diy rug 5 8 from scratch with just a handful of supplies.

For intricate patters and hoop frame also helps. 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.