A Guide to Rug Hooking

The best way to get yourself started is to get yourself a few articles on wool rug hooking, rug hooking wool supplies, and even a few primitive rug hooking patterns, so you can get a basic idea of the process and what is involved within it. You can find articles posted all over the Internet along with free rug hooking patterns as well as in various magazines and newspapers.

Trying it Out for Size

Once you have an idea about the rug hooking process, it’s time to give it a try. Just remember that your first time may not turn out perfect results, but with time and practice you will be rug hooking like the pros. Any skill takes time and practice to perfect, and so keep reminding yourself of this and remember to have patience.

Choose a beginning wool rug hooking pattern to start with, so that you do not take on anything too challenging the first time. You can also get yourself a wool rug hooking kit which should include everything you will need to get started, including wool, a hand hook, and an even-weave base fabric.

Once you have all of your supplies, now you can really start having fun and get to work on your pattern. Take your time, and if you are ever not sure on something, stop and find out the answers to your questions before moving on. Once you have had some rug hooking practice and are comfortable with the process then you can move on to more expensive rug hooking wool supplies and choosing more difficult, primitive rug hooking patterns. Just always stay at your own pace and do not get frustrated if you do not catch on as quickly as you thought you would. You may find the results you get from rug hooking are truly amazing.