Rug Hooking with Wool Strips

Rug Hooking with Wool Strips: 20 Contemporary Projects for the Modern Rug Hooker

Author: Katie Kriner

Related to punch needle rug hooking, this process has similar traditional roots, but wool strips provide a different form of expression and a unique look. Whether you're a complete beginner, an established fan of punch needle rug hooking, or at the intermediate level, expert Katie Kriner teaches the process and offers 20 projects for honing your skills, and the designs are a variety of styles, including rustic, primitive, chic, and modern.

First enjoy learning about this craft's antique origins, then understand what tools and materials you'll need for creating and working with strips of wool. To get you started on the craft itself, Katie teaches 3 simple projects and 2 basic finishing techniques. This lets you create the 17 "next step up" projects, including pillows, wall hangings, floor rugs, bags, holiday decorations, tea cozy, wine tote, footstool, and even mug rugs.

You'll learn various techniques for finishing and binding, mounting, backgrounds, assembling pieces, beading, and more.

Make the projects as they're taught, or use them as springboards for customizing and expressing your own design style.

Contents

I. Introduction
Brief History of Rug Hooking
Tools & Materials

II. Getting Started – Basic Loop Pulling & Finishing

Project 1: Simple Tulip
Project 2 & 3 Watering Can & Rake and Trowel

III. Pillows
Project 4: Semi Circle Bird
Project 5: Pillow
Project 6: Hooked on Wool

IV. Wall Hangings
Project 7: Framed Hooked Rug
Project 8: Stretcher Bar Piece

V. Floor Rugs
Project 9: Large Rug
Project 10: Round Rug
Project 11: Draft Dodger

VI. Accessories
Project 12: Zippered Bag (Flower or Triangles)
Project 13: Cut-out Handle Purse

VII. Holidays
Project 14: Easter Eggs
Project 15: Candy Corn & Ghost
Project 16: Christmas Stocking

VIII. Home & Kitchen
Project 17: Tea Cozy
Project 18: Wine Tote
Project 19: Foot Stool
Project 20: Mug Rug

Katie Kriner has been rug hooking for over a decade. Her journey has blended creative designing, education, and business. She owns The Bee & The Bear, a rug-hooking shop where she focuses on teaching and sharing the amazing possibilities of modern rug hooking. 

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