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How to hook a rug

Here's a guide on how to hook a rug, but beware hooking a rug can take months so be prepared for a lot of work! Sorry about the low quality images

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Wrap the yarn around the hook and hold it there

Wrap the yarn around the hook and hold it there

Push the hook under one of the grid strings

Push the hook under one of the grid strings

Wrap the yarn around the bit that stocks up (I'm not sure what its called)

Wrap the yarn around the bit that stocks up (I'm not sure what its called)

Pull the hook by the handle making sure nothing comes undone. The top will close and bring the yarn into a knot if you have done it right.

Pull the hook by the handle making sure nothing comes undone. The top will close and bring the yarn into a knot if you have done it right.

The final knot should look like this.

  • Hook a rug kit, rug hooking hook