DIY Latch Hook Rug

Every so often my decorating and DIY sides meet up and give me the urge to take on a home project.  I've been shopping for rugs lately to make our house feel cozy and warm, and I thought it would be fun to try my hand at hooking a rug for our place. 1. Supplies: blank latch hook canvas, latch hook, yarn (you can buy pre-cut latch hook yarn, but to save money I cut mine by hand) 2. Fold an edge over one or two times and whipstitch around the edge until secure.  Repeat on all for sides to bind the edges of the rug. 3. Push your hook through a square. The hook will need to go under and through. 4. Wrap the yarn around the base of the hook and pull the yarn around the top part of the hook. 4. Begin pulling down on the hook. The small arm will close around the hook and wrap around the yarn. 6-7. Continue pulling down through the hole. 7. Repeat in every square until you have a finished rug! This rug took me several weeks to complete but was a very fun and relaxing project to do while watching movies and sitting by the fire.  I'm excited to have such a special piece for our new home! xo. Katie

P.S. As we worked on this and other home projects we couldn't help but think about all the people affected by Hurricane Sandy. One reader, Candice, emailed this week and said she lost her home in the storm. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the storm. If you would like to make a donation to help those affected, you can do so (through the Red Cross) here.

Comments

[laura]

this is wonderful! i wouldn't have thought of making a rug myself, but you inspired me to give it a try... plus, the colors in yours are absolutely beautiful!

[itziar]

Wow, too much work for me!

[Victoria]

I've always wanted to have a go at this, but I don't know where I'd fit it in around everything else!

Yours looks great! x

[Silvia]

Wiiiiii, can definitely believe it took a while! XD
But it's indeed very beautiful!

S

[Olivia]

I love ++++ but I'm not sure to have patience !!

xo

[Lexy]

Absolutely lovely! Maybe I'll add this to my long list of home DIY projects!

[Mar]

This is gorgeous! Such a simple idea and I never would have thought of it. I've been needing a new rug for my place. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Margherita]

This is super cute!

[Irene's Closet]

nice inspiration! :)

xx
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[Izzy]

My Grandad used to make these. Thank you for making me think of him.

[Sara]

wonderful idea!!! I want to try!!!

http://lifeincurl.blogspot.com

[Kate]

This is beautiful! But I don't know if I have the patience to work on it for so long... but the draw of creating my own pattern is strong!

http://whiskeybreakfast.blogspot.com

[Amanda]

This is great! I'm going to give it a try and will cut my yarn by hand as well - about how long was each piece of yours?

[Dip It Black]

What a great idea!
Looks lovely!

X
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[Amanda]

Also - about how big was your canvas? :) Thanks!

[Dixie]

Can it be washed?

[Carlee]

I have done a latch rug before and it is very time consuming but yours turned out great and definitely worth being patient! Love it.
Carlee
http://almostendearing.blogspot.com/

[The butterfly wing crafter]

I love latch hook it's very therapuetic!! I like the idea of cushions too. But the only problem is the yarn gets loose :/

www.thebutterflywing.blogspot.com

[Sarah Kyle]

You guys are amazing! I would never think to do this. I'll have to try it sometime.

[Mayette]

This is great!