Locker hook and twine plus bent latch rug hook and a. Jan 15, 2010 now, you have all the materials ready, lets hook and lock the loops. But if you have a pattern which uses different colors, managing the strips becomes challenging. Christmas with kathleens fabric locker hooking i love the christmas designs in this book. In 2008, i was working for a fabric company that was importing handdyed fabrics. Much faster than latch hooking, the locker hooking technique can be used to make garments, rugs, wall hangings, chair pads, saddle blankets, fancy pillows and more. Kathleen carpenter is thrilled to present to you her latest book, kathleens fabric locker hooking, a detailed and easy to follow instructional that teaches you stepbystep how to make use of your fabric. All you need is a locker hook, canvas latch hook style with 4holes per inch, wool roving and yarn. Therefore i was a tad disappointed that there was nothing extra when i actually got my hands on the real book. Fabrics should be cut with a rotary cutter into 114 strips to be used in locker hooking projects. Take your strip of 1 fabric to the back of your canvas and leaving about 1 12 inches of a tail lay your fabric over your hook and then bring the loop to the front of the canvas.
Shop our selection of latch hook rug kits and designs online. Learn how to locker hook so easy for beginners how to. This is an excellent resource with over 25 projects for fun and funky gifts and home decor. Tips for selecting locker hooking materials shiny happy. Tips for selecting locker hooking materials shiny happy world. Locker hooking with fabric strips book fabric bowls, fabric yarn, fabric weaving. Locker hooking starter kit plus hook, loop lock book color crazy. Fabrics or precut fabric strips you can also use wool yarn, tshirt yarn, or plastics strips 4. This means doing a whip stitch along the edge with a strip of fabric. How to locker hook for beginners chicken scratch ny. Contempo rugs book locker hooking with a contemporary flair. Wonderart butterfly latch hook kit, 8 x 8 average rating. Yushen 20 x 20 inches blank rug locker hooking mesh canvas kit with latch hook tool supplies crafts. Fabric locker hooking book features sections on tools of the trade and helpful hints and then takes you from a simple hot pad to beautiful designer rugs.
Locker hooking kits, supplies, free patterns, videos. The book begins with kathleens history and moves into tools needed and simple instructions with pictures for tearing fabric, joining fabric strips, whip stitching the rug canvas and weaving in tails. Locker hooking with fabric strips book locker hooking w. Our online craft store is your source for all your. It was a book on locker hookinga rather obscure craft that not many had. Shop for hanging fabric locker shelf online at target. Kathleen carpenter is thrilled to present to you her latest book, kathleens fabric locker hooking, a detailed and easy to follow instructional that teaches you stepbystep how to make use of your fabric scraps by transforming them into beautiful mats and rugs. Available as a paperback book or a digital download pdf, 4 mb. When cutting or choosing locker hooking fabrics, ribbons or fiber. Locker hooking uses a crochet hook or a special locker hook, which is a crochet hook with an eye on the end, yarn, fabric strips and rug canvas to make fabric loops that are locked onto the backing with the yarn. Locker hooking online store for russian punchneedle. Aug 03, 2009 the locker hook looks like a crochet hook on one end but it has a large eye on the other. She doesnt advertise her website in the book but provides clear instructions on how to make the fabric strips and suggests what locker medium to use. Alaska locker hooking, fiber art, zentangle, alaskan stuffies, donna jacobson, czt certified zentangle teacher and author in anchorage, alaska.
Blending the two worlds of needlework and quilting, these rugs are sure to be treasures for all to enjoy. A video for crafters who want a brief introduction to locker hooking. This lightweight feature will make your hooking experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Locker hook locker hooking is a fast, easy and economical way to create rugs and wall hangings using a special tool that is a crochet hook on one end and a tapestry needle on the other. Sep 18, 2019 locker hook is a hand craft that turns scraps of fabric and twine in to coasters, rugs, bracelets, bags or art pieces. Kathleen carpenter is the author of kathleens fabric locker hooking 5. From animals to flowers to the beach, the contemporary. A great resource to learn more about locker hooking including finishing techniques and joining strips is hook, loop and lock. Locker hooking 101 kit includes rug backing to make a 9. Simpler designs work best as reference for creating rugs, purses, coasters, ornaments, trivets, bracelets, book covers and a whole lot more. How to locker hook tutorial drink coasters craft passion. Oct 10, 2006 a video for crafters who want a brief introduction to locker hooking.
Blending the two worlds of needlework and quilting, these rugs are sure to be treasures for all to enjoy fabric locker hooking book features sections on tools of the trade and helpful hints and then takes you from a simple hot pad to beautiful designer rugs. Locker hooking basics by pam dyer is a stepbystep guide to learn how to locker hook. With a special hook, fabric strips and some canvas, youll be creating in. Things you should know before you get started with the locker hook craft projects. I did include a set of essential locker hooking tips in my locking loops book. Our online craft store is your source for all your creative needs. Another book is kathleens fabric and locker hooking. Create fun and easy locker hooked projects fun and fresh.
This dark fabric is the locker hooking material and also creates the edging. One of my favorite instructional books on locker hooking is kathleens fabric locker hooking written by kathleen carpenter. Basic locker hook preparation locker hook tutorial. May 07, 2015 barb owen introduces you to the beautiful needle art of locker hooking. Create fun and easy locker hooked projects fun easytolearn method for turning strips of fabric or yarn into fabulous home decor 31 fabulous projects softcover. Thread the eye of the locker hook or a large tapestry needle with no more than a yard or yardandahalf strip. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Locker hooking kits, supplies, free patterns, videos color. The locker industry is where rba got its start as an established business distributing locker parts. The sky is the limit when it comes to your design, you can follow an ornate pattern, do a simple geometric pattern or just randomly use up scraps.
Buy products such as caron wonderart latchhook kit, 15 x 20 at walmart and save. M c g textiles mcg publishing fabric locker hooking 4. You can locker hook with more than fabric strips ribbon, boucle or fur yarns. We extended our stock to include other types of hardware products, but a huge focus is still on the lockers and locker. The projects are trendy and would be perfect projects older children. Barb owen introduces you to the beautiful needle art of locker hooking. Kathleens fabric locker hooking by kathleen carpenter. Locker hook, 3 sizes of hooks for locker hooking, metal, bamboo, fine, rug making. The locker hook its a lightweight aluminum tool that looks like a crochet hook on one end and a giant tapestry needle on the other. The book begins with kathleens history and moves into tools needed and simple instructions with pictures for tearing fabric, joining fabric. Tear lots of strips before you begin to locker hook. Locker hook, 3 sizes of hooks for locker hooking, metal, bamboo, fine, rug making mielkesfiberarts.
May 11, 2020 locker hooked designs, supplies and tutorials. As a cut to order item, the locker rug hook canvas is a nonreturnable item. Youll probably need to spend a few minutes getting rid of the raveling. Our locker hook from mcg textiles is a lightweight, noncorrosive aluminum tool. Locker hooking with fabric strips 1999, by donna jacobson.
Basic locker hooking stitches are illustrated with my hands and diagrams, but for more information refer to one of my locker hooking books. The locker hook resembles a rug hook or heavy crochet hook with a large eye opposite the hook end. Kathleen carpenter author of kathleens fabric locker. Basic locker hook preparation locker hook tutorial craft. Loop fabrics snip and tear 1 wide strips for the loops. Learn how to locker hook so easy for beginners how to get.
Like a traditional rug hook, it has to be fairly deep to accommodate the thick fibers used. Locker hooking with fabric strips book locker hooking. Basic locker hook preparation locker hook tutorial craft passion. You will need about 1 12 yards of fabric stripped up in 1 inch strips to make this project which are not included. Latch hook is a yarn craft that involves short pieces. Leave a 2 end which you will whip stitch over to secure the fabric. Jan 20, 2014 thread your eye of your locker hook with the other end and insert your hook through the canvas from the front to the back. The way i hook and lock is a little different from the book, so if you want to. Locker hooking is another craft requiring the use of fleece, carded fibers or pencil roving.
Here is what you will needa locker hook looks like a crochet hook with an eye in one end, a tapestry needle, scrap fabrics, cotton twine, a rotary cutter or scissors, latch hook canvas, and scrap fabric. Locker hooker rag rugs ashton publications quilting blog. This is used to grab the yarn or fabric strip and pull it through the canvas. Fabrics or precut fabric strips you can also use wool yarn, tshirt. The locker hook looks like a crochet hook on one end but it has a large eye on the other. Save those leftover colorful cotton strips and create a wonderful rug, mat, runner, coaster or any similar creative project. Things you should know before you get started with the locker hook. You thread cotton twine through the eye and pull 1. I illustrate the how to locker hook with one of the coasters i made for the giveaway i am currently working on a bigger project for my home, should be able to complete justintime for the chinese new year which falls on the same day as valentines day this year, yes, double celebration on 14 feb 2010. As i already do various crafts using recycled fabrics. See more ideas about locker hooking, rug hooking and lockers. Ruffled mini tote free locker hooking pattern free.
Locker hook package youll find a locker hook in some craft stores in the needle arts section. The beauty of locker hooking is that you can use predesigned patterns or you can simply. Locker hook is a hand craft that turns scraps of fabric and twine in to coasters, rugs, bracelets, bags or art pieces. Filled with lots of photos and instructions, including colored photos of finished projects and project patterns. Yarn, roving and fabric strips or other fibers may be used with the locker hook technique.
Jul, 20 locker hooking uses a crochet hook or a special locker hook, which is a crochet hook with an eye on the end, yarn, fabric strips and rug canvas to make fabric loops that are locked onto the backing with the yarn. With a special hook, fabric strips and some canvas, youll be creating in minutes. A great source for locker hooking ideas and inspiration can be found in needle work and cross stitching patterns. Locker hooking a single color is simple, just keep on locker hook with the same color fabric strips, one after another.
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