How to Thread a Latch Hook

Rug hooking has been present in the United States since the 1800s, when people used the rugs on floors in the summer and on beds in the winter. Burlap feed bags were used as the base, and worn blankets and clothing provided the fiber that was hooked into the rugs. Learning how to hook rugs is easy and fun.

Things You'll Need

• Latch hook
• Pre-cut rug yarn
• Hooking rug canvas

Instructions

Threading the Latch Hook

1. 

   Insert the latch hook into the canvas.

2. 

   Place the yarn behind the hook on the side facing toward your body.

3. 

   Draw the yarn up and around the latch.

4. 

   While holding the yarn with your non-dominant hand, pull the handle of the latch hook toward you until the latch closes over the yarn.

5. 

   Continue to pull the handle until the latch hook comes free from the canvas.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to tug the ends of the yarn to tighten the knot once the latch hook has been pulled free from the canvas.

References

• Latch Hooking Instructions
• History of Hooked Rugs

Resources

• Latch Hook Rug Kits