From simple barnyard animals to complex artistic images your ability to create pieces of art is limitless when you know how.
How to make a wool rug with a hook.
Purchase a latch hooked rug.
Less than 1 minute to pull your first loop then years to learn the finer points of rug hooking.
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.
Scoop up the wool from underneath.
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.
Move the hook not the wool.
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.
Put the hook through a hole in the burlap wrap the wool around the hook on the underside of the burlap and pull the end of the wool up through the hole.
After stretching the backing on a hoop or frame push the hook through the backing.
Make your own rug pillow or wall hanging using these basic steps to get you started.
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 can even teach yourself.
There are many easy patterns and plenty of advanced patterns to choose from.
I made a huge diy rug 5 8 from scratch with just a handful of supplies.
You pull strips of wool cloth usually recycled clothing washed dried and torn apart through a burlap or linen backing loop by loop.
And you can make one too any size you want.