My finished rug is 18 5 x 27 started as 30 x 36.
How to make a rug latch hook.
Rug canvas a rug canvas is used to latch hook on to make a rug.
If you are using photoshop go to filter.
Blank latch hook canvas latch hook yarn you can buy pre cut latch hook yarn but to save money i cut mine by hand 2.
Latch hooking is a simple weaving technique that involves using a special tool called a latch hook to knot short strands of yarn through a grid like fabric base.
This is what it looks like folded up.
Choose a size that is at least a few inches larger than you d like your finished rug to be.
Blank latch hook rug canvas latch hook tool scissors photoshop or other photo editing program printer yarn needle or iron on fabric tape.
It couldn t be easier just loop a piece of yarn around the crook of the latch hook and thread the hooked end under one section of the canvas.
Repeat on all for sides to bind the edges of the rug.
The hook will need to go under and through.
You ll find them folded like this in store in a variety of sizes.
Fold an edge over one or two times and whipstitch around the edge until secure.
There are many easy patterns and plenty of advanced patterns to choose from.
Is this rug technique similar to latch hook.
Latch hooking a rug is simple relaxing and fun.
It is kind of similar but there are two key differences.
One of those difference is that the cotton cording i used to create this diy rug isn t secured on it s own with a knot like latch hook is.
And the second key difference is that there are no special tools to use.
Push your hook through a square.