Some basic materials and tools needed for rug making are hooks, a frame, backing, fabric cutter and hooking wool. Some additional items are rug binding tape, patterns, scissors, transfer pens and tapestry needles.Continue Reading
Rug hook
Some basic materials and tools needed for rug making are hooks, a frame, backing, fabric cutter and hooking wool. Some additional items are rug binding tape, patterns, scissors, transfer pens and tapestry needles.Continue Reading
Rug hooking is a craft that involves pulling strips of wool or other hooking material with a hook through a backing that may be burlap, monk's cloth or linen. The backing also can have a pattern printed on it or a crafter can make her own design. The backing is placed into the frame, which can range from a simple embroidery hoop to a sit-on frame that has metal grippers.
The hooking fabric is usually wool. For a beginner in rug hooking, some other useful materials can be tutorials or books that explain the correct method to start and finish a project.Learn more about Crafting