{"product_id":"a-beginners-guide-to-rag-rug-techniques","title":"A Beginner's Guide to Rag Rug Techniques","description":"\u003cp class=\"a-size-large a-spacing-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Beginner's Guide to Rag Rug Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-size-large a-spacing-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors: Elspeth Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Beginner's Guide to Rag Rug Techniques\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Elspeth Jackson details eight methods that will help you learn the art of making rugs from rags, and inspire your craft creativity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach chapter focuses on a different technique, from Shaggy to Locker Hooking, Loopy to Two-String Loom, and more. Elspeth will show you the skills, tools, and equipment you'll need for each one, as well as providing advice on choices of fabrics and design. She will help you to identify common mistakes that you might run into, building for you a strong foundation in the craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach chapter includes clear step-by-step instructions for a traditional rug as well as other projects, such as placemats, bowls, wall hangings and more, with designs inspired by rag rug styles from around the world – Moroccan to Swedish, Brazilian to North American. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing upcycled fabrics, only a few basic tools, and simple techniques, you'll master rag-rugging in no time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElspeth Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ehas established herself as one of the leading rag-ruggers in the UK and continues to push the boundaries of what can be done with upcycled rags. In 2014 Elspeth founded her company \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ragged-life.com\" title=\"Ragged Life\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRagged Life\u003c\/a\u003e to sell rag rug homeware, fashion, and art. She now sells rag rug starter kits and runs rag rug workshops across the UK. Elspeth is the author of \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/rag-rugs-pillows-more.html\" title=\"Rag Rugs, Pillows, \u0026amp; More\"\u003eRag Rugs, Pillows, and More\u003c\/a\u003e, and lives in Brighton, UK.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e176\u003c\/span\u003e pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/cico-books\/\" title=\"CICO Books\"\u003eCICO Books\u003c\/a\u003e (October 14, 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1800654146\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e9781800654143\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.25 x 0.6 x 10.85 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Items\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/rug-hooking.html\"\u003eRug Hooking Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/wool-rag-rug-blanket-yarn.html\" title=\"Wool Rag Rug Blanket Yarn\"\u003eWool Rag Rug Blanket Yarn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/rag-rugs-pillows-more.html\" title=\"Rag Rugs, Pillows, \u0026amp; More\"\u003eRag Rugs, Pillows, and More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/peg-loom.html\" title=\"Peg Loom\"\u003ePeg Loom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/shaggy-rag-rug-kit.html\" title=\"Shaggy Rag Rug Kit\"\u003eShaggy Rag Rug Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/easy-peasy-rag-rug-kit.html\" title=\"Easy Peasy Rag Rug Kit\"\u003eEasy Peasy Rag Rug Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/rag-rug-spring-tool.html\" title=\"Rag Rug Spring Tool\"\u003eRag Rug Spring Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/rag-rug-cutting-gauge.html\" title=\"Rag Rug Cutting Gauge\"\u003eRag Rug Cutting Gauge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/rag-rug-scissors.html\" title=\"Rag Rug Scissors\"\u003eRag Rug Scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ragged Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51787301191953,"sku":"B9781800654143","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/7811\/6881\/files\/B9781800654143.jpg?v=1773839652","url":"https:\/\/woolery.com\/products\/a-beginners-guide-to-rag-rug-techniques","provider":"The Woolery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}