If you are interested in learning to hook rugs, this introduction is for you. I hook a primitive style of rugs, which I sell on Etsy.

Beginner Rug Hooking Kit - Primitive Folk Art Heart on Linen - Finished size 8" x 10" If you need to purchase a rug hook, they are available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavisbutterfield?section_id=32548768 If you are new to rug hooking please read the entire listing as there is a bunch of helpful information below. What This Kit INCLUDES: Pattern drawn on soft linen Color photo Wool strips This Kit DOES NOT Include: Rug hook Hoop/hooking frame Instructions on how to hook The finished product All of my kits come with a pattern drawn on linen with a generous 3 ½” - 4" serged border, a color photo and hand dyed wool strips that have been cut using a rotary cutter, mat and ruler. Wool strips will vary from a #8 - #8.5 cut {for the most part}. There may even be a few strips that are smaller or larger than a #8 - #8.5 cut. When I design my kits I note the amount of wool strips used as I hook the design and then add 10-15% more wool strips to the kit than I used. If you hook higher or tighter than I do, you may need to purchase additional wool strips. This is the only way I sell my kits. I do not offer kits with uncut wool. If you need to purchase a rug hook, they are available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavisbutterfield?section_id=32548768 I learned with a primitive Joan Moshimer hook. Here is the listing: www.etsy.com/listing/957798043 Most beginning hookers use a simple embroidery or quilting hoop to start with. You can pick one up at any fabric or craft store for a few dollars. I use a 2” handmade hoop made by Etsy seller Barnett’s Hoops. It’s a wonderful hoop and worth every penny in my book. www.etsy.com/listing/109455095 Deanne Fitzpatrick has some wonderful videos on how to hook rugs and I have added a link for you below. Her style of finished rugs is a lot different from mine, but she does a wonderful job explaining everything you need to know. https://youtu.be/dFkqnT8Czng I hope you find it helpful. I am a visual learner, so watching someone hook is much easier to understand than reading instructions {and hoping you're getting it right in my opinion}. If you have any more questions, let me know and I'll try to help. ~Mavis If you need to purchase a rug hook, they are available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavisbutterfield?section_id=32548768

This listing is for one solid wooden hooking tool appropriate for Primitive Rug Hooking This hook is great for primitive wool cuts that are 1/4" (#8) or even wider. This is the hook I use in most of my rug hooking kits because it is practical and economical. The wooden ball handle and short metal shaft make this a very comfortable tool to work with. It measures just over 5 inches from end to end. If you have any questions please email me.

DUTCH BARN!!! A new traditional rug hooking pattern DESIGNED by Therese Shick!!! This is the 9th of 21 patterns in the new "Village Tile Series"!!! This listing is for the pattern only. The finished size of the piece is 14" x 14" - the perfect size for that small coffee or end table, cabinet door or other special place in your home that needs a little lift!! The perfect rug to use up some odds and ends of wool not only in the background but for all the motifs - the perfect pattern to hook simple and primitive! The possibilities are endless - whatever your color palette - deep and rich primitive or light and cheery, the results will be spectacular and this rug will definitely become a treasured heirloom in your rug hooking collection or...the perfect gift!! PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for a traditional rug hooking pattern only - it is not a completed rug nor are any other supplies included. All patterns are hand-drawn on the finest quality unbleached linen – special care is taken to make sure the borderline is straight on the grain of the fabric. This pattern has a generous 4" of serged linen fabric on the outside border so it will fit comfortably on your frame. Please respect copyright laws. Images on this site may not be reproduced in any way without owner's permission. Please note: pictures were taken in alternate light sources.

I’m often asked how to prevent twisted loops…this is what I share with my students… May people like twisted, uneven loops and that is fine! However, if you don’t and are struggling try this… My #1 tip is what I call "scooping"...it works with any width wool and any type of hook on any foundation!. Begin by holding your wool strip/yarn FLAT between your thumb and forefinger underneath your foundation. Hold it close to the foundation, my thumb nail often scrapes against the underside of my linen. To avoid twisted loops or splitting the wool, insert your hook so that the handle touches the top of your foundation. The shaft of the hook is completely underneath, tilt the hook slightly, catch the strip and pull the loop up, tilting slightly toward the beginning tail or previous loop. This way your loop is formed on the shaft, the “hook end” just keeps the wool from sliding off. If you only insert the tip of the hook, you’ll have difficultly pulling up a loop, it may twist or the wool may split and your loop will not be nice and full. By tilting your loops toward your beginning tail, the new loops are fed from the strip/yarn you are holding. If you move in other directions the loops are fed from previous loops, resulting in low, uneven pile. Some people prefer large shank hooks and that’s fine. I think most of those hooks are too heavy and fatiguing, and in my opinion not a substitute for good technique ;) The easiest way to keep ends from looking messy and forming a ditch is to stagger your cut ends. Hook your first row normally having a trimmed end on each side. Begin your second row by pulling up your tail in the hole where you would normally pull your 1st loop. Now go back and pull a loop in the hole you skipped, ignore your tail and pull your second loop on the other side of it. When you reach the end of the row, leave a bit of slack in your strip, make sure the strip is not twisted and pull the tail up in the hole before the last. Now pull up your last loop. Keep your hook in the loop and gently pull on the tail to tighten the strip on the under side of backing. Hook the rest of the hit-n-miss section by repeating this “staggering of tails” Trim tails even with loops. Another method is to actually “hide the tail” inside a loop. This is a bit tricky to get the hang of at first, but I know some hookers who hide or bury ALL of their tails. This technique is especially good when there isn’t a bordering row. The downside to this method is it is a bit bulky. Not so pleasing with thicker wool. Another word of caution...be very careful when trimming, it’s easy to cut a loop! Beading... a great technique for beauty-lines, flowers, bird wings

Animal rug hooking pattern, designed by Norma Batastini and offered exclusively by Honey Bee Hive Rug HookingSize: 14" x 16"

This is a rug hooking pattern not a finished rug. The pattern Sheep in Sunflowers is 22 inches by 40 inches. It is drawn by hand with black sharpie on primitive linen. This pattern has at least a 4 inch border around the design to allow for placing on your rug hooking frame. It is finished with a zig zag stitch to prevent fraying and is created in a smoke free environment. A color photo of the finished rug is enclosed with the pattern to aid in color planning. I hooked this design using 8 and 8.5 cut wool strips but it could be done in a more traditional manner using 5 or 6 cut strips. The sheep face was hooked using a textured purple & black wool but would be great done in off white or tan also. The leaves of the sunflowers would be nice in textured rust and reds as well as the gold. Thank you for visiting. Please e-mail or convo me with any questions. Joanne

Along the way as I travel to teach and vend at various textile events, I have noticed a pattern among those I meet. Nearly every person works in more than one kind of medium. Very rarely do I meet someone who only does wool appliqué in their spare time—it’s nearly always coupled with a penchant for quilting, rug hooking, embroidery, punch needle, and other kinds of creative activities. I always love to ask people how they found my designs and how they got into wool applique. Though it’s not true

Flourish #1632 PDF Rug Hooking Pattern - a PDF digital download Rug Hooking /Rug Punching Pattern. This is a 6-page pattern file that is easy to download and print on your home printer.  Flourish #1632  is part of the Flourish Collection of Rug Hooking & Punch Needle patterns. This is 1 of 5 beautifully coordinated designs. Flourish #1632 makes an outstanding wall hanging, floor rug, tabletop runner, or pillow. You choose the size pattern you want to create, and see the size suggestions below for ideas! That's the beauty of Orphaned Wool enlargeable PDF patterns! This pattern is perfect for Rug Hooking/Rug Punch(Oxford) artists.   Please Note: The photos of the Flourish #1632 pattern are completed in punch needle- An example of the pattern and color palette. Orphaned Wool Rug Hooking/Rug Punch patterns are designed to be enlarged and Include helpful pattern enlargement size information and size suggestions. A material supply resource list, the custom-designed full-color placement guide for each pattern, and the beautiful pattern. Also enclosed as part of the PDF download purchase is the Artist signed copyright permission slip for 3 pattern enlargements to use at your local copy center. PDF download patterns are designed to use standard-size paper. Everything will print in black ink except for part of the main page and the color placement guide. Large-size patterns will print on several pages and include detailed information on how to assemble the pattern before the enlargement process quickly. Why purchase a PDF enlargeable Rug Hooking pattern?  First, the pattern cost savings that are created by transferring the design yourself along with the additional pattern savings on a PDF download pattern. Next, be able to choose and use your favorite backing material, along with the ability to customize the pattern's enlargement size for your personal use. This can be done in several ways; first, choose one of the size enlargement suggestions listed or use the enlargement formula to create a custom size. Orphaned Wool patterns are customizable; you can choose to add a border to some or all sides of the pattern giving you the exact size and unique look of any pattern. Finally, the beautiful full-color placement guide shows you every color used to create the pattern and the colors' placement. This guide lets you see how each color is distributed throughout the design, making it easy to change any color. Digital Download PDF Rug Hooking Patterns are an excellent way to avoid shipping costs and delays, along with additional savings as a PDF download pattern. What could be better? Orphaned Wool designs are detailed (not complicated) and include many design elements, not a lot of open space, which keeps the Artist engaged & excited throughout the creative process. I hope you enjoy these new digital PDF download patterns! Download Pattern Size: 6 3/4 x 13 1/2 Full pattern size (printed on 2 pages) Enlargement Size Suggestions: PATTERN: Flourish #1632 Enlargement Size Suggestions:  200% = 13 1/2 x 27- Rectangular Pillow 300% = 20 1/4 x 40 1/2 -Tabletop/ Dresser Runner/ Wall Hanging  400% = 27 x 54 - Floor Rug 500% = 33 3/4 x 67 1/2 - Large Floor Rug   Digital Rug Hooking/Rug Punch PDF Download File includes:  1. Download Pattern-printed on standard-size paper.  2. Pattern enlargement directions and suggestions for use as a Rug hooking or Rug Punch pattern (Oxford punch). 3. Enlargement size suggestions and the formula used to create additional size pattern enlargements.  4. Copyright pattern permission slip for a maximum of 3 enlargements for use at a local copy center and Copyright information. 5. Color Photo of the finished design. (Main page picture) 6. Beautiful full-color placement guide easily guides you in placing all the colors throughout the pattern. It also makes it easy to substitute an individual color in the pattern. 7. A rug hooking/punch materials list & suppliers. 8. Color Photo Note-(Some patterns are finished as punch needle designs to show the design and colors used in the pattern). Printing Information & helpful hints:  Print from your computer, not tablets and phones. They will not print the "actual size" of the document. Open the PDF and Print (make sure your printer is set to "actual size," not a percentage setting to print the correct size pattern on your print information screen. Also, make sure it is set to print in color. Using Standard Paper size 8 1/2 x 11. There will be six pages to print -1 full-color guide page and one partial-color page. The rest is in black and white. Please Note: This is a digital purchase; you will not receive anything by mail. Copyright Information:  Please note that all pattern designs from Kelly Kanyok / Orphaned Wool are copyrighted and are for personal use only.  Any form of reproduction or mass production, including wholesale companies of any or all parts of this pattern or color guide, is forbidden. In addition, finished works from patterns can not be presented to magazines or trade publications without prior written consent from the copyright holder-  All Rights Reserved - Thank you for respecting the copyright laws. Flourish #1632- Copyright © 2018 Kelly Kanyok / Orphaned Wool Digital patterns are not returnable / refundable. If you have any concerns, please contact me via [email protected].

I know everyone has been anxiously waiting for the pix from the show. Should I tease and say my camera failed? NOOOOO. Actually this year I recharged all my batteries so no excuse except to say tha…

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We started off this year's workshop with a little wine and cheese meet and greet, it helped break the ice so we could jump right in Thurs. morning. What a great time we had, so much creativity and lots of laughs. Ladies came from all over, even had a few new friends from Nova Scotia. The show and tell was amazing, lots of talent out there! Of course Marilyn did a great job with keeping us nourished. Our theme this year was Welcome Home, so Karen and I each did our pieces, shared them with the ladies along with several other options and ideas. Everyone jumped right in and either did one of the patterns presented, or designed their own interpretation of what Welcome Home meant to them. The first set of pics show the shopping available and the beginnings of some of the projects. These show Karen and my pieces. Karen's bird nest and compass house, with her wonderful hit and miss background. I did a 3-D house and my daughter's house, Red Star Farm, each with a little needle felting. On to show and tell, amazing! This last set shows how far everyone came in just a short time For me the best part of all these workshops are those that participate. Meeting new people, forging new friendships, sharing and just having a good time. And I get to spend time with my friend Karen. Thanks to all of you that came, hoping we can do it again!

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~*~Star Rug Company rug hooking pattern ~*~ Antique Cow- Small This listing is for the rug hooking pattern. This is not a kit. It is 8 x 11 inches in size. The pattern is hand drawn on natural primitive linen from Searsport. Included with the pattern is a color picture of the finished rug. Additional pictures can be seen on my Facebook page, Star Rug Company. I take care to make sure my patterns are drawn straight on the grain. The edges of the linen will be serged and the pattern will have a 4 inch border around the design of the rug to attach to your rug hooking frame. The price of the pattern Does not include the shipping cost. I ship my packages through USPS. Please select priority of first class. If purchasing multiple items, contact me before purchase to determine combined shipping costs. Please respect the artist and refrain from tracing or reproducing the pattern for your own use or to mass produce. You may sell the finished rug but kindly give credit to Star Rug Company as the designer of the rug. As always, I'm grateful for your purchase and if I can help or answer any questions, please contact me. Happy Hooking, Maria

This is one original rug hooking pattern designed by Hayley Perry of Loop by Loop Studio.  This drawing is called Pansies on the Round, for obvious reasons.  This round pattern measures 15″ across and would make a great chair pad, pillow or wall hanging. Each pattern is hand drawn on your

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Finally some smaller hook and punch rug patterns are available for purchase.

PATTERN ONLY~I am offering this hand drawn pattern on my favorite linen. It measures 14" X 17" and will come to you with a serged edge and a generous border. **If you would like me to hook this rug for you, you can inquire by sending me a message. Rhonda hooked this great pattern! Thanks!

If you are interested in learning to hook rugs, this introduction is for you. I hook a primitive style of rugs, which I sell on Etsy.

What starts out like this... will soon become one of these....with a lot of fabric, time, and hard work!!! We use an open weave canvas and one inch cotton strips of fabric to create these wonderful table runners, mats, and samplers! Be sure to check out our new selling blog (there's a link to it at the top left side of this page)! Our first two items listed will be locker hooked table runners and you'll receive a free gift with purchase!!!!!!! Also, if you stop by our blog, we'd love to have you sign up to be a follower!

Awakening #818 PDF Rug Hooking Pattern, PDF digital downloadable Rug Hooking or Rug Punching Pattern. This pattern is a 5-page file that is easy to download and print from your home printer.  The Awakening #818 pattern is part of the Awakening Collection. This pattern is one of 4 designs in this series of rug hooking & punch needle patterns. The Awakening #818 pattern makes a beautiful pillow, wall hanging, tabletop design, or floor rug. You choose the size pattern you want to create and use your favorite backing material. Check out the size suggestions below! That's the beauty of the Orphaned Wool enlargeable PDF rug hooking patterns! This pattern is perfect for Rug Hooking/Rug Punch(Oxford) artists.  Orphaned Wool Rug Hooking/Rug Punch patterns are designed to be enlarged and Include helpful pattern enlargement size information and size suggestions. A material supply resource list, the custom-designed full-color placement guide for each pattern, and the beautiful design. Also enclosed as part of the PDF download purchase is the Artist signed copyright permission slip for a maximum of 3 pattern enlargements to use at your local copy center. PDF download patterns are designed to use standard-size paper. Everything will print in black ink except for part of the main page and the color placement guide, which will print in color. Large-size patterns will print on several pages and include detailed information on how to assemble the design before the enlargement process quickly. Why purchase a PDF enlargeable Rug Hooking pattern?  First, the pattern cost savings that are created by transferring the design yourself along with the additional pattern savings on a PDF download pattern. Next, be able to choose and use your favorite backing material, along with the ability to customize the pattern's enlargement size for your personal use. This can be done in several ways; first, choose one of the size enlargement suggestions listed or use the enlargement formula to create a custom size. Orphaned Wool patterns are customizable; you can choose to add a border to some or all sides of the design, giving you the exact size and unique look of the design. Finally, the beautiful full-color placement guide shows you every color used to create the pattern and the colors' placement. This guide lets you see how each color is distributed throughout the design, making it easy to change any color. Digital Download PDF Rug Hooking Patterns are an excellent way to avoid shipping costs and delays, along with additional savings as a PDF download pattern. What could be better? Orphaned Wool designs are detailed (not complicated). They include many design elements and not a lot of open space, which keeps the Artist engaged & excited throughout the creative process. I hope you enjoy these new digital PDF download patterns! Download Pattern Size: 4 x 9 Enlargement Size Suggestions: PATTERN: Awakening #818 Enlargement Size Suggestions: Pattern Size 4 x 9 200% = 8 x 18 - Petite Rectangular Pillow 300% = 12 x 27- Perfect Pillow/ Wall Hanging  400% = 16 x 36-  Tabletop Runner/Dresser mat 500% = 20 x 45-  Floor Rug Runner  Digital Rug Hooking/Rug Punch PDF Download File includes:  1. Download Pattern-printed on standard-size paper.  2. Pattern enlargement directions and suggestions for use as a Rug hooking or Rug Punch pattern (Oxford punch). 3. Enlargement size suggestions and the formula used to create additional size pattern enlargements.  4. Copyright pattern permission slip for a maximum of 3 enlargements for use at a local copy center and Copyright information. 5. Color Photo of the finished design. (Main page picture) 6. Beautiful full-color placement guide easily guides you in placing all the colors throughout the pattern. It also makes it easy to substitute an individual color in the design. 7. A rug hooking/punch materials list & suppliers. 8. Color Photo Note-(Some patterns are finished as punch needle designs to show the design and colors used in the pattern). Printing Information & helpful hints:  Print from your computer, not tablets and phones. They will not print the "actual size" of the document. Open the PDF and Print; make sure your printer is set to "actual size," not a percentage setting to print the correct size pattern on your print information screen. Also, make sure it is set to print in color. I am using Standard Paper size 8 1/2 x 11. There will be five pages to print -1 full-color guide page and one partial-color page. The rest is in black and white. Please Note: This is a digital purchase; you will not receive anything by mail. Copyright Information:  Please note that all pattern designs from Kelly Kanyok / Orphaned Wool are copyrighted and are for personal use only.  Any form of reproduction or mass production, including wholesale companies, is forbidden, including this pattern, any parts of this pattern, or the patterns color guide. In addition, any finished designs from Orphaned Wool can not be presented to magazines or trade publications without prior written consent from the copyright holder-  All Rights Reserved - Thank you for respecting the copyright laws. AWAKENING #818- Copyright © 2018 Kelly Kanyok / Orphaned Wool Digital patterns are not returnable / refundable. If you have any concerns, please get in touch with me via [email protected].

I’m often asked how to prevent twisted loops…this is what I share with my students… May people like twisted, uneven loops and that is fine! However, if you don’t and are struggling try this… My #1 tip is what I call "scooping"...it works with any width wool and any type of hook on any foundation!. Begin by holding your wool strip/yarn FLAT between your thumb and forefinger underneath your foundation. Hold it close to the foundation, my thumb nail often scrapes against the underside of my linen. To avoid twisted loops or splitting the wool, insert your hook so that the handle touches the top of your foundation. The shaft of the hook is completely underneath, tilt the hook slightly, catch the strip and pull the loop up, tilting slightly toward the beginning tail or previous loop. This way your loop is formed on the shaft, the “hook end” just keeps the wool from sliding off. If you only insert the tip of the hook, you’ll have difficultly pulling up a loop, it may twist or the wool may split and your loop will not be nice and full. By tilting your loops toward your beginning tail, the new loops are fed from the strip/yarn you are holding. If you move in other directions the loops are fed from previous loops, resulting in low, uneven pile. Some people prefer large shank hooks and that’s fine. I think most of those hooks are too heavy and fatiguing, and in my opinion not a substitute for good technique ;) The easiest way to keep ends from looking messy and forming a ditch is to stagger your cut ends. Hook your first row normally having a trimmed end on each side. Begin your second row by pulling up your tail in the hole where you would normally pull your 1st loop. Now go back and pull a loop in the hole you skipped, ignore your tail and pull your second loop on the other side of it. When you reach the end of the row, leave a bit of slack in your strip, make sure the strip is not twisted and pull the tail up in the hole before the last. Now pull up your last loop. Keep your hook in the loop and gently pull on the tail to tighten the strip on the under side of backing. Hook the rest of the hit-n-miss section by repeating this “staggering of tails” Trim tails even with loops. Another method is to actually “hide the tail” inside a loop. This is a bit tricky to get the hang of at first, but I know some hookers who hide or bury ALL of their tails. This technique is especially good when there isn’t a bordering row. The downside to this method is it is a bit bulky. Not so pleasing with thicker wool. Another word of caution...be very careful when trimming, it’s easy to cut a loop! Beading... a great technique for beauty-lines, flowers, bird wings

Rug pattern for punch needle and rug hookers. Drawn on foundation cloth with sharpie marker with 4"-5" working area. Select your foundation cloth choice at checkout using options: primitive linen or cotton monks cloth. Pattern comes bagged with colored picture of the finished rug seen in the listing photo. The color choices are endless use the listing picture can be a guide. Patterns are not returnable and made the time of order. Please contact me with any questions. Darci Woolen Folk Art

Using old techniques, and to give new life to old items, Michelle’s pattern is based on two Siamese cats that she shares her home with. About eighty percent of the wools in this rug are recycled from skirts, jackets, pants, and old wool blankets. The rest, mostly the reds and oranges, which were harder to find are mill, or hand dyed. There are over forty different colours and textures of wools in this rug pattern. Designed by Michelle Miller [email protected]

Beginner Rug Hooking Kit - Primitive Folk Art Red Heart on Linen - Finished size 8" x 6.5" If you need to purchase a rug hook, they are available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavisbutterfield?section_id=32548768 If you are new to rug hooking please read the entire listing as there is a bunch of helpful information below. What This Kit INCLUDES: Pattern drawn on soft linen Color photo Wool strips This Kit DOES NOT Include: Rug hook Hoop/hooking frame Instructions on how to hook The finished product All of my kits come with a pattern drawn on linen with a generous 3 ½” - 4" serged border, a color photo and hand dyed wool strips that have been cut using a rotary cutter, mat and ruler. Wool strips will vary from a #8 - #8.5 cut {for the most part}. There may even be a few strips that are smaller or larger than a #8 - #8.5 cut. When I design my kits I note the amount of wool strips used as I hook the design and then add 10-15% more wool strips to the kit than I used. If you hook higher or tighter than I do, you may need to purchase additional wool strips. This is the only way I sell my kits. I do not offer kits with uncut wool. If you need to purchase a rug hook, they are available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavisbutterfield?section_id=32548768 I learned with a primitive Joan Moshimer hook. Here is the listing: www.etsy.com/listing/957798043 Most beginning hookers use a simple embroidery or quilting hoop to start with. You can pick one up at any fabric or craft store for a few dollars. I use a 2” handmade hoop made by Etsy seller Barnett’s Hoops. It’s a wonderful hoop and worth every penny in my book. www.etsy.com/listing/109455095 Deanne Fitzpatrick has some wonderful videos on how to hook rugs and I have added a link for you below. Her style of finished rugs is a lot different from mine, but she does a wonderful job explaining everything you need to know. https://youtu.be/dFkqnT8Czng I hope you find it helpful. I am a visual learner, so watching someone hook is much easier to understand than reading instructions {and hoping you're getting it right in my opinion}. If you have any more questions, let me know and I'll try to help. ~Mavis If you need to purchase a rug hook, they are available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavisbutterfield?section_id=32548768

A few days ago I posted about how to make use of small scraps of linen backing fabric, and showed you this design on my frame. Here is my finished Little Leaf design. As a thank you to my blog read…

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