The Basics of Rug Hooking
Learn the fundamentals of rug hooking in this beginner-friendly course. You’ll build a strong foundation by mastering essential techniques and learning the most important skills you need to get started with confidence.
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What is in this Course?
The Basics are the bare minimum you need to know to get started in rug hooking. The course includes:
- Which supplies I really need and which I don’t
- The simple method of pulling up loops
- How to calculate how much wool you need
- A simple beginner project
- After completing this course, check out the Finishing Course.
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Basic Equipment
Basic Equipment
What equipment do I need to rug hook? That’s it. The list is not long and many of the items yo...
*Hooks
*Hooks
The old stories tell of our grandmothers using a bent nail to rug hook. Luckily, we have more resour...
All About Backings
All About Backings
Quick Recap Burlap – don’t use it because it rots too quickly (generally at about 15 yea...
*Scissors
*Scissors
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Recommended Kit Sources
Recommended Kit Sources
Buying a kit online can be risky. The first kit I bought was unusable. The pattern was drawn on burl...
*What You Don’t Need
*What You Don’t Need
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