Introduction to Rug Hooking: A Beginner's Guide to Tools, Techniques, and Materials

Miller, Kristen L.

ISBN 10: 1881982947 / ISBN 13: 9781881982944

Published by Rug Hooking Magazine, 2015

About this Item

140 pages. 10.75x8.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 1881982947

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Rug Hooking: A Beginner's Guide to Tools, Techniques, and Materials
• Publisher: Rug Hooking Magazine
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1881982947
• ISBN 13: 9781881982944
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.43 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

Rug hooking tools and equipment made simple, from advice on choosing the perfect wool to finishing your hooked rug.

Step-by-step instructions on how to hook a rug

How to draw your own pattern

how to properly care, store, and clean your rug

how to hook points

how to create dimension

how to hook letters

Troubleshooting and tips for beginner rug hookers

8 projects with patterns and complete instructions

These basic rug hooking techniques and patterns are ideal for beginners just starting to get into the craft. It's a beloved reference guide you're sure to come back to again and again!

About the Author

Kris Miller is a rug hooking teacher and designer who specializes in primitive designs with an emphasis on textured wool and wide cuts. She is the owner of Spruce Ridge Studios, featuring original primitive rug hooking patterns and rug hooking supplies. Kris has won many awards for her rugs, and she writes for Rug Hooking magazine and teaches at many workshops and rug camps across the United States and England. Kris lives in Howell, Michigan with her husband, two sons, and an assortment of Angora goats, sheep, and alpacas.