Rug Making, Rug Crafts Resources

Rug Hooking Information
This rug hooking studio includes patterns, kits, news and upcoming rug hooking events, a feature pattern, hooked rug ordering information, and information about hooked wall hangings, baskets, cushions, chair pads and more. Kits include hooking directions for beginners, all cut wool, a color photo of the finished rug, a pattern on Scottish burlap, and a rug hook.

Braided Rugs
This braided rug database includes photos and a gallery of braided rugs and a picture rug gallery. Provided is information about rug restoration and repairs as well as a chair pad gallery. Chair pads can be made as sets for dining room chairs, or individually for accent chairs, etc. They can also be made for ottomans, bar stools, and in oval shapes for window seats and benches. Chair pads may also be made with hooked centers to depict a favorite scene or a photo of a pet.

Louisa Creed Rugs
An in-depth article about Louisa Creed, a well-known rag rug maker. With an imaginative eye for unique rug designs full of artistic creativity, her hooked rugs have gained notoriety. About 15 years ago, she saw a rag rug in a museum and wondered why people were no longer making them. She took a piece of upholstery hessian and a latchet-hook, and cut up some strips of cotton to make her first rugs, gradually finding the right hessian, hook and fabrics.

RugScapes has information on high-quality area rugs. Also see our section on braided rugs.

Rag Rugs
The personal website of rag rug maker, Debbie Siniska. Debbie teaches rag rug making in venues across Britain and holds regular workshop near her home. Her equipment includes rug hooks, bodgers, shuttle hooks, and adjustable rug frames. Her rag rugs come in a wealth of designs, styles and colors and are custom made for sale through her store. A rag rug link section offers more resources.

Making a Rug by Zapotec
If you've ever wondered how rugs are made, this Zapotec rug website features instructions for making your own rug. First, the material is cleaned and subsequently carded, or brushed. Next, wool is spun to make yarn. Dyeing takes place next, and involves adding pigment to the yarn. Finally, weaving the rug produces the final product.