From its humble beginnings - a bent nail, burlap feed bag, pair of scissors, and the good parts of worn-out wool clothing were the original tools - rug hooking has developed into a fine art form that allows crafters to create beautiful, complex designs with an array of high-tech tools. "Basic Rug Hooking" distils the essential tools and techniques of this popular traditional craft and walks the reader through 5 rug-hooking projects, including a table mat, a project suitable for framing, and wearable pins, as well as traditional rugs.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I: Basic Tools and Skills -- Tools and Materials; How to Hook. Part II: Projects -- Red for Framing; Bowl of Flowers Table Mat; Back Home Again Rug; Birds and Bees Rug; Pedulas: Hooked Whimsies; Resources.