How to Make an Area Rug

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 consuming, but they make it possible for you to completely customize the rug for the look you are trying to accomplish. With a latch hook you have complete control of the colors, design and size of your rug.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Scissors
• Rug or mesh canvas (printed or blank)
• Latch hook
• Iron on rub binding

Instructions

1. Cut the yarn into pieces that are about 1 inch; they can be longer or shorter, depending on preference. It is important that all the pieces are the same exact length.

2. Fold a piece of yarn in half over the latch hook. Hold the yarn firmly in place with your finger.

3. Insert the latch hook into one of the canvas squares as shown.

4. Pull the yarn up so that it falls between the hook and the latch.

5. Pull the hook down so that the latch closes. Make sure the yarn is caught between the latch and the hook

6. Pull the hook down and out of the canvas square. Pull the yarn tight to complete to secure the knot.

7. Repeat Steps 2-6, alternating yarn colors to make the design of your choice. When all the canvas squares are filled, your rug is finished. You can finish off the edges by using iron-on rug binding, following the instructions on the package.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't be discouraged if you have trouble at first. It takes practice to get it right.

Resources

• Latch Hook Products