I made a huge diy rug 5 8 from scratch with just a handful of supplies.
How to make wool hooked rug.
From simple barnyard animals to complex artistic images your ability to create pieces of art is limitless when you know how.
For intricate patters and hoop frame also helps.
Once you learn the foundation of skills involved in pulling up loops of fabric or wool you can make virtually any design you desire.
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.
And you can make one too any size you want.
Always clip your wool and start in a new place rather than carrying a color across the back of your mat because this will make your rug bulky messy and easy to pull out.
Continue to hook by outlining and filling in all the areas of your rug.
I think you will find rug hooking easy as well as rewarding.
Rug hooking is an american craft that began in the 1600 s and has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rug hooking has not changed much over the centuries and with the simplicity of skill needed to create exquisite designs why should it.
Do not hook too tightly or your mat will not lie flat.
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Our 100 wool is carefully spun and dyed to assure that your rug will last for many years.
The equipment and materials you ll need to make hooked rugs include wool strips a hand hook scissors and burlap.
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Like all old fashioned crafts rug hooking is fundamentally low tech and simple.