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Woven Tie Dye Bandana Purse

Use our recycled punched vinyl and tie dye bandanas to make a no-sew woven purse.

You need:

Two Bandanas

1/2 Yard Punched Vinyl

Scissors

Instructions:

Cut punched vinyl into two 9" pieces. Cut (or tear) bandana into 1" strips. Weave bandana strips in andout of punched vinyl leaving excess on both sides. Line. Completely weave both pieces of punched vinyl.Line them up to make a front and a back for the purse. Tie the sides together. Cut 4" pieces of bandanas.Tie the bottom holes together. Trim all three sides. To make the strap, braid three pieces together, tieon additional pieces to make the strap longer.


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Kwanzaa Placemat

Weave a mat to use in your holiday observance.

You need:

12" x 18" Piece of Yellow Craft Foam

9" x 12" Craft Foam: Red, Black and Green

Tacky Glue or Glue Dots

Scissors

Instructions:

Mark off 1" from both ends of the 12" x 18" craft foam sheet and cut a lengthwise slit every inch beingcareful to end slits at the 1" mark. Cut black, red and green foam stock into 1" x 12' strips. Weave stripsin through the slits alternating each row. Secure ends with glue or glue dots.


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Woven Potholders

Weave a potholder for mom! Make one to match her kitchen, make one for each special holiday andmake one in her favorite colors.

You need:

Weaving Loops

Weaving Loom

Embroidery Floss and Needle (optional)

Instructions:

Stretch loops across the loom, filling all the pegs. The cross weaving is done by pushing the suppliedhook through the loops under and then over each set of loops, hooking over the peg at each end.

To finish the edges, begin at one corner and slip several loops off the pegs, slip loop two through loopone, then loop three through loop two, then loop four through loop three. Continue all around, leavingthe last loop for hanging.

You can decorate your potholder with embroidered poinsettia or daisies.


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Woven Change Purse

Weave a change purse on a cardboard loom you can make yourself.

You need:

Yarn

4" x 3-1/2" Piece of Cardboard

Ruler and Pencil

Scissors

Plastic Needles

Instructions:

Make 1/4" marks along the top edge of cardboard. Snip each mark andmake a small snip near the bottom right corner. See diagram at right. Tomake the warp bring the yarn to the back of the cardboard through thenotch at the top left leaving a 8" tail. Bring the yarn down the back of the

cardboard, around the bottom and up the front. Secure into the samenotch. Bring the yarn across the top back of the cardboard through the2nd notch and down the front around the bottom and up the back thenthrough the same 2nd notch. Continue weaving until the whole board isdone. Finish by bringing the yarn through the notch at the bottom. If wrapped correctly, you will have one extra warp thread on one side.

Thread the plastic needle with a long piece of yarn. Begin weaving overand under starting at the bottom right. The end will be woven in later. When you finish the firstrow wrap the yarn around to the back. If you end the front side by going "over" the warp

thread, you'll go "under" the first warp thread on the other side. Be sure to push each row of yarn down close to the previous row. When you need to add more yarn or want to change thecolor, just leave small tails of yarn. These pieces will be woven in to the finished purse. Afteryou fill the cardboard loom, slip the warp threads off the notches at the top and slide the purseoff the loom. Weave in any tails and trim. Turn the purse inside out. To make a draw- string,weave a final string all around near the top of the bag. Leave a 6" beginning tail and 6" endingtail. Tie the ends together and trim.


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Fiesta Table Decorations

Turn your party into a fiesta with terrific table decorations! Make a sombrero centerpiece andwoven placemats.

For Sombrero Centerpiece You need:

Sombrero

Tissue Paper

Pipe Cleaners

Low Temp Glue Gun

Scissors

Instructions For Sombrero Centerpiece:

Cut tissue paper into 4" x 10" pieces. Stack four pieces in different colors. Accordion fold backand forth in 1/2" folds so you have a 1/2" x 4" bunch. Cut the ends rounded. Cut a pipe cleaner

in half and fold that piece in half. Pinch together the middle of the tissue bunch and twist thepipe cleaner tightly around it. Fan out the folds of tissue. Gently pull sheets apart starting at thetop and shaping the flower as you go. Make nine flowers total. Hot glue around the sombrero.

For Woven Place Mat You need:

Large Brown Paper Bag or Kraft Paper

Scissors

Pencil

Card Stock

Instructions For Woven Place Mat:

Cut open bag and cut off bottom. Trim to 11" x 20". Mark off 3" from both ends and cut alengthwise slit every inch being careful to end slits at the 3" mark. This is easiest if you fold thepaper in half and cut from the middle fold out. Cut colored card stock into 1" x 11' strips.Weave strips in through the slits alternating each row. Fringe ends by cutting 2" slits every1/4".


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MACRAME


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Basic Plant Hanger

Description: This Basic Plant Hanger is an easy Macrame pattern, suitable for beginners. Many years ago,patterns for these household items were to be found in just about every Macrame book. Nowadays, it ishard to find patterns for planter pots, unless you happen to have the older books.

Finished Size: Approximately 3 feet tall

Supplies Needed:

4mm to 6mm Macrame Cord (74 yards)

6 Tube or Oval Beads (optional)

Two 2-inch Rings

Knots Used:

Square Knot (SK)

Spiral Stitch

Wrapped Knot

Larks Head Knot


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Cutting and Mounting Cords

Cut 12 cords, each 6 yards long

Cut 2 cords, 36 inches long

Prepare the cords with tape, glue, or wax to prevent unraveling.

Step 1: Attach each of the long cords to one ring with Larks Head Knots. The cords should be folded inhalf, resulting in 24 strands.

Tie a Wrapped Knot around all the long cords, using one of the 36-inch cords. This is OPTIONAL, if youprefer the ring to rest against the bottom of the pot.

Note: The Basic Plant Hanger is made from the bottom towards the top.

Designing the Cradle for the Pot

Step 2: Separate the strands into 6 groups of 4 cords. Tie six Square Knots in each group, creating 6individual sennits. These chains of knots will rest along the bottom curve of the pot.

Step 3: Place the pot on the ring, with the cords equally spaced around it. Take 2 cords from twodifferent sennits and move up a few inches, half way between the bottom and top of the pot.

Tie six NEW sennits. Each one should be made up of 6 to 10 knots, so that the last knot in these sennitsline up with the top of the pot when you are finished.


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Here's a diagram for you to follow that will help you visualize the different steps in the pattern.

Creating the Long Sennits

Step 4: Tie a Spiral Stitch design, measuring 8 inches, in each of the six groups. To change the design of the Basic Plant Hanger, try a different type of knot, or make these sennits longer.

You now have two options. You can add beads or buttons, or you can make what are called "Picots",which are small loops.

Step 5: Here are the instructions for the picots:

Tie one Square Knot. Leave a 2-inch space, and tie another SK. Push this second knot close to the first

one. This forms the picots. Repeat with all the other groups of cords.

Step 6: If you decide to use beads instead, slide one over all four cords, and repeat in each group. If theholes are not big enough, pass two cords through each bead instead, preferably the filler cords.

Step 7: Optional: Repeat step 5 or 6.

Step 8: Tie a 12-inch sennit of Square Knots in each of the 6 groups.

Finishing Touches

Step 9: Pass all the cords through the other ring, from front to back, folding them as you do so. The last

knots tied in each sennit should rest against the bottom curve of the ring.


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Step 10: Take the 36-inch cord and make a Wrapped Knot around all the cords used to make the BasicPlant Hanger. Make it very snug. When you are finished, apply a light coat of glue over the entire knot.

Step 11: When the glue is dry, cut off the remainder of all the cords close to the Wrapped Knot.

Hang the planter by the ring at the top, and place the pot inside the cradle.


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Cutting Instructions:

Cut 8 cords, each 9-yards long

Cut one cord, 3 yards long

Cut one cord, 36 inches long

Cut 32 cords, each 5 yards long

Creating the Top Section

Step 1: Place the 9-yard cords on a table, so they lay vertically. Arrange them so you have access to thecenter. Place the 3-yard cord at the center point, resting horizontally. Center it so the ends are even.

Use each half to wrap the bundle of 9-yard cords, moving from the center towards the ends. Eachportion will be heading in opposite directions as you wrap it around the bundle. Make the wrapped areaa total of 4 inches (2 inches on either side of the center). Tie a Half Hitch with each end, to secure theworking cord when you are finished wrapping.

Step 2: Direct the wrapped area through the 2-inch ring, and fold it in half over the bottom of it. Take

the ends of the short cord used for the wrapping, and tie a tight Square Knot (SK) around ALL the othercords, which act as fillers.

Here is a diagram you can use as you progress through the remaining steps for the Beaded Skirt Hanger.The fringe at the bottom will be a little longer than the one shown.

Step 3: Divide the cords into four groups, consisting of 4 strands. Tie one SK in each group (2 workingcords, 2 fillers).

Mentally number the cords 1 thru 16. It doesn't matter where you start the numbering process, sinceyou are moving in a circle as you create the top of the Beaded Skirt Hanger.


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Alternate the strands, and slide an Oval Bead over cords 4 and 5, which should be the working cords fortwo of the knots from step 3. Tie a SK with cords 3 thru 6, so it rests just below the bead.

Repeat the process, adding an oval bead to cords 8 and 9, and tying the SK below it with cords 7 thru 10.

The next bead should be added to 12 and 13, followed by the SK with cords 11 thru 14. The final beadshould be placed on cords 16 and 1. The SK below it should be tied with cords 15, 16, 1 and 2.

Step 4: Repeat step 3, alternating the cords before you start, so the groupings are different. Add 4 of the Round Beads instead of the Oval ones.

Step 5: Repeat step 3, alternating the cords again. Add more Oval Beads this time. This completes thetop portion of the Beaded Skirt Hanger.

Long Sennits (Middle Section)

Step 6: You are creating a total of four long Spiral sennits for the middle section of the Beaded Skirt

Hanger. Start by alternating the cords again by taking two strands from one SK and 2 from the next knotover. Tie a Spiral Stitch sennit, measuring 12 inches.

Step 7: Slide all four cords through a 25mm Round bead, a 16mm barrel bead, and another round bead.

Step 8: Switch cords around, so you use the longest ones as the new working cords. Tie a Spiral Stitchsennit below the beads, 12 inches long.

Step 9: Repeat steps 6 thru 8 using the remaining strands in groups of four, to make the remaining 3sennits for the Beaded Skirt Hanger.

Creating the Basket

Step 10: Direct all the cords inside the 8-inch ring. Attach each one to the ring with a Double Half Hitch.Pull the first Half Hitch tightly, so the ring rests against the last knots tied in the long sennits. Arrangethe cords so they are spaced equally around the ring, in four groups.

Step 11: Mount all 32 of the 5-yard cords to the ring with reverse Larks Head knots. Place 8 strandsbetween each of the four groups already on the ring. If the ring is not completely covered, add extra Half Hitches.

Step 12: To start the basket for the Beaded Skirt Hanger, tie 2 rows of Alternating Square Knots (ASK).

The first row should rest just below the ring.

Step 13: Slide an Oval bead onto the two filler cords for each knot in the 2nd row. Alternate the cordsand tie the third row of ASK, so the knots rest just below the beads. There should be as little space aspossible between the beads and the knots.

Step 14: Tie 5 more rows of ASK. If you wish to make the basket for the Beaded Skirt Hanger a littledeeper, simply tie a few more rows of ASK.


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Step 15: Select four of the SK that are lined up with the 4 long Spiral sennits. Take the cords from eachof these knots and pull them to the inside of the basket you were making with the ASK.

Use the 36-inch cord to make a Wrapped Knot around these 16 strands. After the knot is tightened, pullon the cords so they become taut, to form a base that the plant pot can rest on.

Apply glue to the Wrapped Knot and allow it to dry completely, before trimming the cords to 6 inches.You can cut off the one used to make the Wrapped knot.

Step 16: Tie 2 more rows of ASK using the remaining 64 cords.

Creating the Beaded Fringe

Step 17: To make the beaded fringe, you will be placing beads in a spiral pattern. Start near the bottomof the basket, and slide one 16mm Barrel Bead onto 2 of the filler cords. Tie a Square Knot with thosetwo strands and two next to them (total of four), so it rests under the first bead.

Note: When selecting the cords to make the SK below the bead, this step is similar to what you did instep 3. You use one cord from either side of the fillers as the working cords. It's important that you try touse cords that are close to one another for these knots.

Step 18: Add the next bead to the right working cord (coming from the knot you just made, under thebead), combined with the free cord to the right of it. Choose a cord from either side of those two, whichwill be the working cords, and tie a SK under the second bead.

Continue in this manner, always using the right working cord from the knot under the newest bead,combined with the one to the right of it. Add two more strands, one on either side. This way theSkirt , which gives the Beaded Skirt Hanger it s name, is connected. The beads will automatically bespaced evenly, without the need for measuring.

Step 19: When you are finished with the beads, trim the ends so they are even. Apply glue to the tips todiscourage the fringe from unraveling. If you wish, you can tie Barrel knots or Matthew Walker Knots atthe tips instead.


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Pumpkin Decoration

Description: This Pumpkin Decoration is a 3-D design, and can be used alone or as part of aThanksgiving centerpiece. Adding dried or artificial leaves, flowers, and other items to the

base will add appeal as part of your holiday dcor. It's and easy pattern, suitable forbeginners.

This Macrame pattern requires a ball frame, which is made from rings welded together. If you wish to make your own, just secure the rings together at the top and bottom, with

masking tape.

The finished height of the Pumpkin Decoration is approximately 12 inches.

Supplies Needed:

6mm Orange cord (97 yards)

6mm Green or Brown Cord (25 yards)

One 2-inch metal ring (stem)

One 3-inch metal ring

Two 5-inch metal rings

One 9-inch Wire Ball Frame (or three 9-inchmetal rings)

Glue and Tape

Knots Used:

Larks Head Knot

Alternating Square Knots (ASK)

Square Knot (SK)

Lanyard Knots

Double Half Hitch (DHH)


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the cord so the short half of the cord is on the right. Use the two ends to tie a Square Knot onto thewire, which acts as a filler.

Tip: You can also make the Heart Wreath while it's lying flat, resting on a project board. Make sure theshort half of the cord is on the right, forming the inside edge of the knots. The picots made in the next

steps are along the outside.

Step 4: Pull the left part of the cord out away from the frame, approximately 1.5 inches. Hold it as youtie the next SK. If you are using a project board, you can secure the loop with a pin.

Step 5: All the remaining knots are made the exact same way. Move around the left curve of the frame,down to the point, and back up the right side.

Try to keep the picots the same size. You should end back at the top, next to the hook.

Step 6: Take the two ends and tie a tight Square Knot, so it rests in the back of the Heart Wreath. Applyglue and allow it to dry before cutting off the excess material.

Step 7: Add a bow or other decoration, and use the hook to hang your wreath on a wall.


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Cell Phone Pouch

Description: This Cell Phone Pouch is a simple Macrame design that can be embellished several differentways. Near the top is a section where beads can be applied, as in the image. You can also add novelty

buttons, or simply tie 2 short sennits of knots for decoration. The size is for a 5 x 7 inch pouch, but it canbe made larger or smaller. I ve provided you with a formula to help you modify the size, to fit your cell

phone. This is an easy pattern, suitable for beginners.

Supplies Needed:

4mm Nylon or Cotton cord (47 or more yards, depending on the size)

Project Board and Pins

2 Beads with 5mm holes (or other decorations)

Knots Used:

Square Knot

Larks Head knot

Alternating Square Knots


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Cutting and Preparing the Cords

Cut 28 cords, each at least 60 inches long. To change the size of your Cell Phone Pouch, use thisformula:

Width of Pouch (in inches) x 4 = Number of cords to cut. You also need 8 extras, the same length.

Height of Pouch (in inches) x 8 = Length of each cord

Prepare the ends by applying glue to the tips. You can also use tape or candle wax to coat the ends toprevent unraveling.

Creating the Strap

Step 1: Take 4 cords and secure them to your project board with pins. They should rest vertically (up &down). Starting in the center and working towards one end, make a sennit of Square Knots. Stop whenthe first half of the strap measures 3 inches.

Here are some other decorative knots you can use to make the strap for the Cell Phone Pouch:

Spiral Stitch Sennit

Interlaced Plaits (4-strand variation)

Half Hitch Patterns (with holding cords)

Vertical Larks Head Sennit

Step 2: Turn the whole board around to work on the second half, which should also measure 3 inches.

Apply tape or Overhand knots to the tips of all these strands, to help identify them later on.

Move the strap off the board for now, until you are ready to attach it in step 7.

Here's a diagram you can follow that will help you visualize the dfferent steps. You may need to refer toit in step 11.


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Step 10: Using only the front cords, mentally number the groups 1 thru 5.

In groups 2 and 4, which are made up of 4 strands each, slide the beads onto cords 2 and 3. Tie a SquareKnot just below, using cords 1 and 4 to tie the knots, and the ones with the beads as the fillers.

Step 11: Use the remaining strands for the front, along with the sides and back, to make moreAlternating Square Knots as follows:

When working on the front, you will need to tie the ASK in each section, separate from each other.

Group 1 will be to the left of the beads, and is tied with the cords from the left gusset, which alsoconnect to the back. Group 5 is on the far right, and also includes the gusset, which are joined to theback section as well.

Group 3 passes between the two beads (or other decorations). Since there are only the 4 strands, theycannot be "alternated". Just tie one SK after the next in that area. Don't include the cords in the othertwo groups (2 and 4).

The number of rows in each group will depend on the size of the beads you are using. You need to stopwhen the final row is level with the Square Knots you tied just below the decorations.

Step 12: Continue on, tying rows of ASK using ALL the cords. Stop when the Cell Phone Pouch is 6 incheslong from top to bottom, or is the size you need (if you cut the cords longer).

Finishing Touches

Step 13: Hold the pouch so you have access to the bottom. Start at one edge, and take one cord fromthe back and front. Tie a tight SK with the two strands (no fillers). Apply glue to the knot, and trim theend to 1-inch. Push it to the inside of the pouch, where it won t be seen.

Repeat the process with the other ends, completely closing the bottom of the Cell Phone Pouch.


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Latch hook


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Fleece Rug

Things You'll Need:

Pattern (optional)

Measuring tape

Scissors

Canvas

Permanent markers

Fleece fabric

Latch hook

Fabric

Needle

Thread

Instruction:1. Pick out your design pattern. You can make a solid colored rug or add color to it. If you want to

create a pattern from your own design, Left Source offers a free tool you can use to upload yourown images and make patterns.

2. Cut the canvas according to the dimensions on your pattern. Be sure to leave a margin of aboutan inch to finish the project.

3. As an optional step, you can draw the pattern on the canvas with a permanent marker so thatyou don't have to count while you are latch hooking.

4. Use the measuring tape to measure the fabric and cut into strips with your scissors. The stripswill need to be 1/2-inch wide and 2 1/2-inches long.

5. Hook your first piece of fabric. Lift up the metal latch and wrap the fleece around the hook.Insert the hook into the first hole in the canvas. Wrap the fabric back through the latch and thehook and let go of the metal latch. Pull the hook back through the canvas toward you to createyour first slip knot. Pull the fabric tight to finish.

6. If you are using a pattern, continue hooking each piece of fleece as indicated on your design.Your pattern may include different colors of fleece that need to be hooked into the canvas. Anymistakes can easily be fixed since each piece of fabric is hooked individually. If you find a place


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where you need to tighten up your design simply pull the knot out of the fabric and re-hookwith the coordinating color. Continue following your pattern until you have the entire rugcompleted.

7. Finish your project. Regardless of what you decide to create with your latch hook project, youwill almost always finish with adding material around the edges. If you make it into a pillow, wall

hanging, or rug, cut the amount of material you will need to add to the edge of the project.Make sure to fold the edge of the fabric 3/4-inch around and pin it to your design all the wayaround the project so that the right side of your fabric goes with the latch hook rug. With yourneedle and thread, hand sew one stitch into each square. If you make a wall hanging or rug, sewall the way around to finish off your project. To make a pillow, sew three of the sides, add yourfilling, and then finish the last side.


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not pulled out as you work. When you get to the end of the strip or of an outline, pull up theentire tail of the strip. Snip the beginning and ending tails to the same height as the loops.

6. Form all your outlines using different colors of wool or fabric strips as desired. Once all theoutlines are created, fill in the design areas much as you would color in a coloring book. Finishthe rug by pulling up loops for a background once your patterns are fleshed out.

7. Remove the masking tape from around the edges of the base fabric once the entire design iscomplete. Sew rug-binding tape along the edges to finish it. Add a signature label with the dateon the back of the rug when you are done to identify it.


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How to Make Hooked Rugs & Lock Hook Rugs

Things You'll Need:

Locker hooking needle

3.75 mesh canvas

Permanent marker

Scissors or rotary tool

Fabric strips

Yarn

Instruction:

1. Cut your canvas to the size that you would like your rug to be. Fold over two rows of canvassquares and use a tapestry needle with a 1-inch strip of fabric to overcast the edges. Make sureno canvas shows through around the edges.

2. Choose a pattern for your rug. Trace cookie cutters or stencils for simple shapes or freehand apattern onto the canvas with a permanent marker.

3. Choose the type and color of fabric you want to use. You can use scraps of leftover fabric fromother projects, old clothes, bedsheets or curtains. You may also choose to purchase fabric tomatch the pattern that you have chosen. Cut the fabric into 1-inch strips.

4. Cut yarn into 36-inch lengths. Thread the locker hooking needle with the yarn. Tie the end tothe canvas, leaving a 4-inch tail.

5. Pull the fabric strips from under the canvas with the needle held on top. Put the hooked end of the locker hooking needle through the canvas, grab the fabric with the hook and pull it throughto the top of the canvas. You should have a loop of fabric on your needle. Do this four or five

times, keeping the fabric loops on the locker hooking needle.6. Pull the needle through the loops of fabric and then keep working the fabric under the canvas.

The yarn will lock the fabric loops in place. Once you've completed the canvas, work the yarnand fabric tails under the locker hooking loops and cut to finish.


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How to Make Cloth Hooked Rugs

Things You'll Need

Cotton strips

Burlap

Rug hook

Pencil

Fabric glue

Instruction:

1. Pick out a piece of heavy burlap to use as the bottom of your rug. You will place the cloth strips

through the burlap to create the rug.2. Draw the design that you want to create on your rug onto the burlap. The drawing will help you

to know what color cloth you need to use and where you should place the cloth when you workit through the burlap. Leave a border of 3 inches around the design so that you have extra fabricaround the edges.

3. Cut your fabric strips to be between 1/2 and 1 inches wide and around 1 inch long. Arrangeeach color of fabric into a separate pile so that you can get to it when you want it.

4. Place the burlap so that the design drawn on the rug is facing you.5. Hold a rug hook in your dominant hand and loop the first piece of fabric over the hook.6. Push your fabric strip through the burlap with the hook and then pull the fabric back up through

the burlap with the hook. On one side there should be two bits of fabric sticking up, and on theother side you will have the loop and your hook.

7. Place the loop over the two strips of fabric and pull it tight down to the burlap. Check that thetwo sides of the fabric are even and sticking out of the burlap at around 1/2 inch in length.

8. Continue hooking fabric strips into your rug, changing colors as needed until you havecompleted the whole design.

9. Turn the excess burlap fabric around the edges of the rug under and apply glue to the inside of the fold. Press down on the rug to make sure the glue holds the edges together.


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How to Make Petit Point Hooked Rugs

Things You'll Need

Lap frame or floor frame

Even weave 16 to 20 mesh canvas

3/23 to 1/8 inch width wool strips

Rug hook

Embroidery scissors

Sewing scissors

1 wide rug binding

Sewing machine

Sewing thread

Instruction:

1. Buy a floor or lap frame.2. Choose a design for your petit point rug. If necessary, enlarge the design on a copy machine to

fit the frame. Center the design on the canvas, leaving an extra six inches on each side. This willallow ample room to work after the canvas is in the frame.

3. Choose a canvas size between 16 and 20 meshes per inch and in a width and heightrecommended for the design you chose.

4. Transfer the design to the canvas. If the design is already inked, then iron it onto the canvasfollowing the directions in the pattern book. Otherwise, trace over the entire design with atransfer pen and set the design on the canvas by ironing over it. Make sure the iron is set to dryheat, not steam.

5. Cut the wool fabric into strips. The width of each strip should be between 3/23 inch and 1/8inch depending on your preference. You can use one width throughout or vary the widths tocreate different effects.

6. Stretch the canvas in the frame. Ensure that the canvas is taut but not so much so that thefibers stretch out of shape.


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7. Choose the starting point for you to begin hooking your rug. Begin the hooking process byoutlining a vase or flower petals. Fill in that area before moving to the next section. Completethe canvas one section at a time and hook designs from the center out toward the edges.

8. Begin to hook the wool strips. Hold a wool strip on the underside of the canvas. Push the hookthrough the canvas from the front toward the back. Turn the hook to catch the wool strip. Pull

the end of the wool strip up through the canvas to a height of 1/4 inch, keeping the loop of fabric in the same mesh. Use your hook to make any height adjustments.

9. Put the hook down through the new mesh in the canvas and catch the next section of the woolstrip. Pull it through the canvas to make a 1/4-inch loop.

10. Continue in this manner until you reach the end of the strip of wool. Pull the end of the strip upthrough the canvas so that the end is on top of the rug. Snip the end with embroidery scissors to1/4 inch high.

11. Complete the outline of one part of the design and then complete the inner row that adjoinsthe outline. Continue in this manner until the design is complete.

12. Attach the rug binding. Choose a color that will match or complement the background color of the petit point rug. Lay the binding so that a 3/4 inch border of fabric surrounds all sides of thefront of the canvas; fold this fabric over the edge of the canvas. This will create a 3/4 inch fabricborder on the back of the canvas as well. Machine stitch the binding in place. This bindingprevents the edges of the canvas from fraying.

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