Basic Rug Hooking

by Alice Beatty

Now revised and updated, this has become the standard introduction to making wool rugs with the traditional handheld hook. Originally published as The Hook Book.

Genres: Crafts

160 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1983

Reviews

[Susan Burns]

Finally found the perfect rug hooking book!

The author has written a wonderful book to begin the rug hooking journey. The instructions and preparation for the wool, color choices, etc., are so easy to understand. The technique for transferring patterns is a great alternative to tracing paper and the colors chosen for the projects are so pretty!
This is the best all around book I've read so far and I started a collection of hardcover and digital rug hooking books. Definitely a book you should purchase.

[Michele]

great explanation

[Deborah]

A great book of help for learning to hook rugs in the primitive
style. Some good information on dyeing. Especially great advice on hooking
various motifs and working with reclaimed woolens.