Latch hook rugs aren t just for kids anymore.
How to make a latch hooked rug.
Fiber artists sell photorealistic latch hook work at craft fairs and online.
It can be used to make small rugs wall hangings or pillows.
The hook will need to go under and through.
The craft kits you may remember from childhood have given way to a more sophisticated art form.
Not only visually stunning this gingham latch hook rug is also very easy to make.
So i started this whole latch hook rug project a few weeks ago and spent about 4 hours a night hooking my new rug.
Make your own rug pillow or wall hanging using these basic steps to get you started.
Part two of this wave of primary colors is a new rug for my.
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.
I started with knocking off my own mondrian inspired painting over at mom spark.
Terri show you how to make a beautiful latch hook rug using a kit by herrschner s.
Fold an edge over one or two times and whipstitch around the edge until secure.
With a simple repeating pattern it s a great first time hooking project.
Repeat on all for sides to bind the edges of the rug.
You d think my house would be spotless but it s definitely not.
Purchase a latch hooked rug.
If you don t want to wait for a pricey digital transfer onto latch hook cloth create your own pattern the old fashioned way.
These last few months have been a bit crazy.
It s so strange that i haven t really left the house and yet i feel like i ve hardly gotten anything done.
One way you can turn a small latch hook project into a useful household decorative item is to make it into a pillow.
It is the dainty version of rug making which uses grids large enough to cover a floor and fewer colors than latch hooking.
Latch hooking a rug is simple relaxing and fun.
You see i ve always loved neo plasticism of piet mondrian and recently decided that i wanted to make my kitchen into a cubist s dream.
Wall hangings rugs and pillows are just a few of the types of items that can be made with the latch hook process.