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Rugmaking Books
For loom-woven rug books, see the Weaving Books section.


Creative Locker HookingCreative Locker Hooking, Leone Peguero.
A simple wool hooking technique explained, with projects for bags, vests, rugs and more.  Leone uses natural unspun wool, and discusses selection of fleece, preparation, and has even included a chapter on natural dyeing.  She covers canvas prepping, basic locker hooking techniques, as well as diagonals, borders and "flowers," and caring for your items.  Well-illustrated, with 32 line drawings and graphs, 26 black and white photos and 28 full-color photographs.  ISBN 0-916896-95-1.  8 1/2" x 11" softcover.  48 pages.  $15.95  #169357

Hook, Loop 'N' LockHook, Loop & Lock: Create Fun and Easy Locker Hooked Projects, Theresa Pulido.
Go "loopy" for locker hooking - a fun, easy-to-learn method for turning strips of fabric or yarn into fabulous home decor, stylish fashion accessories and one-of-a-kind gifts. In this book, traditional locker hooking breaks out of its homespun country image, showing that it can be bold, modern, wild, whimsical ... whatever you want it to be! You'll be "hooked" once you see the fabulous projects inside - from super-simple candy-stripe coasters and funky placemats, to retro-chic bags, exquisite luminaries and custom cozies for your cell phone, digital camera or mp3 player. Full-color photos and diagrams for 31 original projects from various artists, using a diverse combination of techniques, textures and materials - ribbons, beads and snazzy fibers, silk mohair, wool... even recycled plastic bags!  Everything a beginner needs to know for happy results, from basic supplies to finishing techniques.  ISBN: 160061129X.  8 1/2" x 11" softcover, 128 pages.  $19.99  #169418

Locker Hooking: An American PerspectiveLocker Hooking: An American Perspective, Marilyn Livingston.  
With 23 line drawings and graphs, and 18 color illustrations of patterns and projects, this book is instructional as well as inspirational.  The book covers the history of the technique, clearly explains how to do it yourself, and how to care for the finished locker hooked items.  Sc, 66 pgs, $15.00  #369001

The Rug Hook BookThe Rug Hook Book: Techniques, Projects and Patterns For This Easy, Traditional Craft, Thom Boswell, Editor.
So easy to do - yet look at the gorgeous results!  With crochet hook and scraps of old cloth, you'll make plush, colorful rugs in traditional , contemporary and primitive styles like the heirloom rugs you've admired.
Even if you're a beginner, instructs ions are so easy you'll get started right away with simple techniques and materials.  Two dozen projects are shown in fine detail with beautiful patterns, clear diagrams, and large, full-color photographs, that make it a snap to hook any  kind of rug you want.  There are Persian rug designs, tapestry patterns, primitive folk-art, colonial antique styles, American Indian patterns, hearts and flowers, and many more styles and ornamental details to choose from.  ISBN: 0806983590.  Publisher: Sterling/Lark.  Softcover 8 1/2" x 10" 144 pages.  $25.00  #139098

Wool Rug HookingWool Rug Hooking, Tara Darr. 
This book will go beyond just rug making to include a variety of hooked projects including pillows, embellishments for garments, handbags or quilts, hot pads, table runners, etc.  With nearly 200 full-color photographs and more than 50 how-to illustrations coupled with detailed step-by-step instruction, you're sure to find success as you hook your way through this traditional endeavor.  ISBN-13: 9780873498937.  ISBN-10: 0873498933.   Publisher: KP Books.  Softcover, 8.25" x 10.9" 128 pages.  $22.95  #139889 

 

 

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