Rugs

Finishing a hooked rug once the hooking is complete can sounds intimidating to many beginning rug-makers. A rug's edges, however, are the most vulnerable to wear and abuse. Without binding and...

So you've been looking and looking and haven't found just the right rug to complete your room. It's time to think about materials you can use to make one. When designing your rug, consider the...

An area rug is one way that you can accent a room and bring in more color. You can purchase a rug, but if you want to save money, make your own with a latch hook. Latch hook projects can be time...

A hearth rug is generally a half-round rug used in front of a fireplace or a door. You can construct a simple homemade hooked rug in the proper shape to use as a hearth rug. Depending upon your...

You can make your own latch hook rugs for less than half the cost of buying a kit. Prep time is more but the savings in the end are well worth the little extra time and prep work. As an added...

For centuries, rugs have been the pride and joy of many households. Even the poorest family would make their own rugs out of scraps of materials in many different ways. Making a loop rug or...

Hand knotted rugs have been prized for centuries for their beauty, durability and their warmth. However, if you don't want to spend upwards of $1,000 for a traditional hand knotted rug, then you...

Making a latch hook rug is not only easy but can be inexpensive fun for the entire family. Whether by pattern, from a kit or your imagination, young and old alike will take great pleasure in...

Combine recycling with handmade country style by crafting a rag rug made out of old t-shirts. Begin by creating easy-to-use t-shirt yarn and then using it to make a soft, decorative rug.

The braided rug has a very rich history dating back to early American times. Thought to have been an inherited craft of the Native American's, some will debate that braided rugs took their roots...