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1962
How to Make Hooked Rugs
Cooperative Extension, South Dakota State University
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The beauty of a hooked rug dcpc:nJs upon the workmanship, its siz<: and shape, the materials used, StartSimplv and Learn Well and the color and design.
Making hooked rugs is a way to express your in med. Adding unrdatcd scatter rugs can ruin the ;tp dividuality. You can be creative, and at the same time pcar:mce of :1 lol'dy room. use oltl mate-rials ;mJ develop craftsmanship, Homemade or commercial designs may be used. For bc~t results dc-cide in advance where the rug is If you plan your own design, a paper pattern the size to be uscll. The size and shape must fit the space the of the rug will be helpful. Color the spaces so you TURis to occupy. 01·al or rci:tangle are usually more can visualize your finished rug. pleasing than square, round or 01.ld-shapcJ.Pleasing MATERIALS proportions are rhe same as for mher furnishings, widths and lrngths in proportions of 2x3, 3x5, or Wool material i.~preferred for making hooked 5x7. Floor space, or the size and shape of the furniture rugs. Colon wilt rem;iin beautiful, and wool is __) Figuu2. Figure 4. next mesh or skip one mesh auJ pull up a loop obout only in hooking mat1:rial, loops arc liktly to be pulled ¼ to ¾ inch high (fig. 4a). Continue to pull loops to the wrong siJe. through in this way. Keep all loops the same height. 2. Stitch a strip of woolen m;itcrial of the same color Pull each loop taut so that the w1dcrside is fbt as the horJcr close 10 edge of loops. Turn to wrong ;iml ne.it {fig. 4b). Bring :111rnJs of nrips to the right side. Eventually these loose entls arc cur even with the sille aml hem down as a facing. A flat twilled rug tape pile. Closcntss of loops deµc.nds upon foundation ma nmy be u~J instead of the woolen. terial and weight of material in strips. Loops too dose 3. Before putting foumlation into frame turn back together will make the rug hard, and it may bulge. edge along border line and baste. Put into frame and To end a strip pull end to right side. Begin new hook border through two thicknesses of burlap. Thi., strip by pulling encl up through same hole as preced makes a heavier edge and is harJer to do. ing s1rip to w,dge th,·m. \.Vhcn the rug is completed you may want to press If you plan to clip the loops (mt pile) m.ik<:1hcm it. Steam press 011 tile right side. This brings out the slightly longer than for uncut loops, and use m;:ncrl31s bc:iuty of the l)attern by flattening the loops. that do not fray. Neither lining nor sizing i.; needed for a closely hooked rug made of material hut om from yarn is FINISHING quite sofa. Sizing may he ma(lc by mixing l ounce of Three methods for hemming your hooked rug either powered or fi:iked glue with l pint of water. follow: ( Lt·t soak in 1 cup cold water :iml alid rcmainJer hot, 1.Turn burlap bac:kdo$~ to the hooked c,lge, and Hirriug well. Apply to wrong side and leave in plact.: put in :i 2 to 3 inch hem, mitering corners. Be sure until dry.) stitches of hem catch foundation material. If caught Commercial sizing miiy be used. More detailed information on. hooking rugs can be obtained in books found in your local library or bookstore. Many current periodicals and craft publi cations also would be helpful, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS "Rugs You Can Makc"-Circular 367-Penn sylvani~ St:itc Colltgc, State College, Pennsylv3nia. Hooked Rugs-Bulletin 247-Punlue University, LaF:iye1tc, Imliana. Rugs, Hookt:d and Braided-Circular 463---Uni versity of Arbn~a,, Little Rock, Arkansas. Hooked Rugs-Misc. Pamphlet 189-North Car olina, State College, Raleigh, North Carolina. "The Art of Hooked Rug Making'' by Martha Batchelder, ~bnual Arts Press, Peoria, Illinois. lssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. Hollis D. Hall, Director of Ex.tension Service, South Dakota State University, Brookings. The South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service offers educ.:ational p:rograms and materials to all people without regard to race, color, re1igion, sex.or national origin, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. File: 12.7-2~2M-7•75-3,000 reprinted al an estimated 6 cents each-4·79g!y-3854A Cooperative Extension Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Postage and Fees Paid South Dakota State University U.S. Department of Agriculture Brookings, South Dakota 57007 AGR 101 OFFICIAL BUSINESS Third class mail Penalty for Private Use $300 Bulk Rate 00