Rug Hooker's Companion

* Compact, take-anywhere guide of essential information for rug hookers * Organised by topic for easy-to-find answers * Beautifully illustrated with line drawings of hooks, frames, cutters, hooking motifs, and much more * Definitions of rug hooking terms, wool and fabric facts, colour terminology, and basic dyeing information * Indispensable resource for beginners and experts alike Just exactly how wide is a #8 cut? Should I buy a bent hook or a straight hook? What type of frame is...
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* Compact, take-anywhere guide of essential information for rug hookers * Organised by topic for easy-to-find answers * Beautifully illustrated with line drawings of hooks, frames, cutters, hooking motifs, and much more * Definitions of rug hooking terms, wool and fabric facts, colour terminology, and basic dyeing information * Indispensable resource for beginners and experts alike Just exactly how wide is a #8 cut? Should I buy a bent hook or a straight hook? What type of frame is best? How do I determine how much wool I will need? This handy guide, sized to tuck into a project bag or pocketbook, will provide the answers. Filled with fibre facts and hooking hints, it will become a classic: a source of facts, tips, and techniques for all rug hookers. AUTHOR: Donna Hrkman is a nationally known rug hooker, teacher, writer, and artist. She writes frequently for Rug Hooking magazine. Her distinctive rugs have won many awards throughout the years. ILLUSTRATIONS: 50 b/w