Welcome to Rug Hooking Central!

This website was specifically created for someone new to rug hooking… the “just-getting-started hooker”. Among other things, it’s a “with pictures” guide that will take you step-by-step through the entire process of hooking your first rug. What rug hooking tools and supplies you’ll need… even where to find used wool. It’s all here!

SECTION 1 – RUG HOOKING HOW-TO:

The tutorials in this section have been created with the beginner rug hooker in mind… starting at the very beginning and guiding you through the process of creating your first hooked rug. Every article is loaded with detailed explanations and pictures that you can use as a guide.

SECTION 2 – RUG HOOKING HISTORY AND STYLES:

Here, you’ll find a short history of hooked rugs, and an explanation of the different “styles” of hooked rugs… from primitive… to abstract or geometric… to the beautiful and amazingly realistic pictorial style.

The primitive style is a great place for the beginner rug hooker to start… so our illustrated tutorials are based on this style.

SECTION 3 – RUG HOOKING PATTERNS:

In this section you find several of my own patterns. They’re available to purchase either on paper, or on burlap. Or, if you prefer, you can buy a kit. The kit includes the pattern on burlap, as well as enough stripped wool to complete the piece. While you’re here, be sure and check out our FREE patterns section. (I’ll try to load more on a regular basis.)

SECTION 4 – RUG HOOKING FRAMES:

Over the years we’ve developed and continually refined the best solid-oak rug hooking frame available anywhere… for any price. You can order just the “sit on” frame, which allows you to sit upright in your favorite chair while creating your masterpieces. Or you can order our combo, which comes with both the sit-on as well as a floor stand. All our frames come with a 100% percent satisfaction guaranteed!

SECTION 5 – TOOLS & SUPPLIES:

When it comes to rug hooking, we can supply everything you need: hooks, frames, burlap,  Monk’s cloth, patterns… even the binding to finish your project. We also introduce you to the Fraser 500-1 wool cutter… which will make cutting your strips a breeze.