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Harrisville Rug Hooking Kit

Make this with Harrisville's Rug Hooking Kit!

Kit Contains:
A reusable wooden frame
Canvas
Rug Hooking Hook
100% Virgin Wool Yarn
Complete Instructions

Recommended for ages 8 and older.

Rugmaking Tools

RUG HOOK, PRIMITIVE.
Traditional wood handled rug hook for working punch needle rugs on a canvas backing.  Fine rug hooks, 1-1/4" long.

Prodding Tool
A finely finished 4-3/4" hardwood tool for pushing "rag" strips into a loose backing to make the very rich "prodded" rugs, popular in UK. Uses small pieces of fabric rather than the long strips required for punch or braided rugs.

Locker Hook
Used for a unique canvas needlework technique called "locker hooking," this heavy 6" x 5mm needle has an eye on one end and a hook on the opposite end.  Nickel-plated, and carded with instructions.

Petite Locker Hook
For working on fine canvas (8-10 holes per inch) for miniature work.  Needle has a crochet hook on one end and a eye on the other. 2mm x 5" long.

KA Bamboo Locker Hooking Needle
4.75" long x 4mm.  $6.78  #139729

Locker Hooking Canvas
48 inches wide.  3.7 squares to the inch.

Yarns for Locker Hooking

Pencil Roving: natural, lt. sheep's gray, med. sheep's gray, or dk. sheep's gray [see colors and prices]

Bartlettyarns Un-spun, 4 oz. skeins [see colors and prices]

Waxed Linen Thread

Waxed Linen.  A medium-weight (#5) strong cord for rug making and lacing.  Natural, White or Black. 25 yards.

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