One of my favorite instructional books on locker hooking is kathleens fabric locker hooking written by kathleen carpenter. This means doing a whip stitch along the edge with a strip of fabric. Locker hooking kits, supplies, free patterns, videos. Alaska locker hooking, fiber art, zentangle, alaskan stuffies, donna jacobson, czt certified zentangle teacher and author in anchorage, alaska. As i already do various crafts using recycled fabrics. Barb owen introduces you to the beautiful needle art of locker hooking.
Locker hooking basics by pam dyer is a stepbystep guide to learn how to locker hook. Therefore i was a tad disappointed that there was nothing extra when i actually got my hands on the real book. All you need is a locker hook, canvas latch hook style with 4holes per inch, wool roving and yarn. I did include a set of essential locker hooking tips in my locking loops book. Locker hook package youll find a locker hook in some craft stores in the needle arts section. Locker hooking with fabric strips book fabric bowls, fabric yarn, fabric weaving. Simpler designs work best as reference for creating rugs, purses, coasters, ornaments, trivets, bracelets, book covers and a whole lot more. Kathleen carpenter author of kathleens fabric locker. Yushen 20 x 20 inches blank rug locker hooking mesh canvas kit with latch hook tool supplies crafts. 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.
A video for crafters who want a brief introduction to locker hooking. 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. How to locker hook for beginners chicken scratch ny. Basic locker hook preparation locker hook tutorial. You thread cotton twine through the eye and pull 1. 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. 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. Latch hook is a yarn craft that involves short pieces. 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. This lightweight feature will make your hooking experience more comfortable and enjoyable.
M c g textiles mcg publishing fabric locker hooking 4. Locker hooking is another craft requiring the use of fleece, carded fibers or pencil roving. Locker hooking with fabric strips book locker hooking. The projects are trendy and would be perfect projects older children. 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. Leave a 2 end which you will whip stitch over to secure the fabric. This dark fabric is the locker hooking material and also creates the edging.
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. 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. Loop fabrics snip and tear 1 wide strips for the loops. This cottonpolyester canvas is ideal for locker or latch hook projects. Filled with lots of photos and instructions, including colored photos of finished projects and project patterns. A great resource to learn more about locker hooking including finishing techniques and joining strips is hook, loop and lock. This is used to grab the yarn or fabric strip and pull it through the canvas. Ruffled mini tote free locker hooking pattern free.
The locker hook resembles a rug hook or heavy crochet hook with a large eye opposite the hook end. 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. Fabrics or precut fabric strips you can also use wool yarn, tshirt yarn, or plastics strips 4. Youll probably need to spend a few minutes getting rid of the raveling. In 2008, i was working for a fabric company that was importing handdyed fabrics.
Save those leftover colorful cotton strips and create a wonderful rug, mat, runner, coaster or any similar creative project. The locker industry is where rba got its start as an established business distributing locker parts. Blending the two worlds of needlework and quilting, these rugs are sure to be treasures for all to enjoy. Locker hooking with fabric strips 1999, by donna jacobson.
Learn how to locker hook so easy for beginners how to. How to locker hook tutorial drink coasters craft passion. Locker hooker rag rugs ashton publications quilting blog. Basic locker hook preparation locker hook tutorial craft passion. But if you have a pattern which uses different colors, managing the strips becomes challenging. Locker hooking a single color is simple, just keep on locker hook with the same color fabric strips, one after another. Create fun and easy locker hooked projects fun and fresh. The locker hook looks like a crochet hook on one end but it has a large eye on the other. See more ideas about locker hooking, rug hooking and lockers. 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. Yarn, roving and fabric strips or other fibers may be used with the locker hook technique. Locker hook, 3 sizes of hooks for locker hooking, metal, bamboo, fine, rug making. Available as a paperback book or a digital download pdf, 4 mb. The way i hook and lock is a little different from the book, so if you want to.
Tear lots of strips before you begin to locker hook. Locker hook and twine plus bent latch rug hook and a. Our online craft store is your source for all your. Kathleen carpenter is the author of kathleens fabric locker hooking 5. Fabrics should be cut with a rotary cutter into 114 strips to be used in locker hooking projects. Things you should know before you get started with the locker hook craft projects. 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. Wonderart butterfly latch hook kit, 8 x 8 average rating. Another book is kathleens fabric and locker hooking. Aug 03, 2009 the locker hook looks like a crochet hook on one end but it has a large eye on the other. Oct 10, 2006 a video for crafters who want a brief introduction to locker hooking. Locker hooking kits, supplies, free patterns, videos color.
Contempo rugs book locker hooking with a contemporary flair. Buy products such as caron wonderart latchhook kit, 15 x 20 at walmart and save. 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. Jan 15, 2010 now, you have all the materials ready, lets hook and lock the loops. The book begins with kathleens history and moves into tools needed and simple instructions with pictures for tearing fabric, joining fabric. Our online craft store is your source for all your creative needs. Learn how to locker hook so easy for beginners how to get. From animals to flowers to the beach, the contemporary. 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.
Locker hooking online store for russian punchneedle. May 11, 2020 locker hooked designs, supplies and tutorials. Our locker hook from mcg textiles is a lightweight, noncorrosive aluminum tool. 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. Like a traditional rug hook, it has to be fairly deep to accommodate the thick fibers used.
Locker hooking 101 kit includes rug backing to make a 9. 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. May 07, 2015 barb owen introduces you to the beautiful needle art of locker hooking. With a special hook, fabric strips and some canvas, youll be creating in minutes.
This is the first book that was ever published on locker hooking with fabric. This is an excellent resource with over 25 projects for fun and funky gifts and home decor. Thread the eye of the locker hook or a large tapestry needle with no more than a yard or yardandahalf strip. The beauty of locker hooking is that you can use predesigned patterns or you can simply. Tips for selecting locker hooking materials shiny happy world. As a cut to order item, the locker rug hook canvas is a nonreturnable item.
Fabrics or precut fabric strips you can also use wool yarn, tshirt. Locker hooking with fabric strips book locker hooking w. Shop our selection of latch hook rug kits and designs online. It was a book on locker hookinga rather obscure craft that not many had.
Locker hook, 3 sizes of hooks for locker hooking, metal, bamboo, fine, rug making mielkesfiberarts. With a special hook, fabric strips and some canvas, youll be creating in. Basic locker hooking stitches are illustrated with my hands and diagrams, but for more information refer to one of my locker hooking books. 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. 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. Its an easy skill to pick up and you can finish a small piece in an evening. You can locker hook with more than fabric strips ribbon, boucle or fur yarns. Things you should know before you get started with the locker hook. You will need about 1 12 yards of fabric stripped up in 1 inch strips to make this project which are not included. And its easy especially for us crocheters who have the hang of using a hook. Basic locker hook preparation locker hook tutorial craft. Christmas with kathleens fabric locker hooking i love the christmas designs in this book.
Tips for selecting locker hooking materials shiny happy. Kathleens fabric locker hooking by kathleen carpenter. Locker hooking starter kit plus hook, loop lock book color crazy. Locker hook is a hand craft that turns scraps of fabric and twine in to coasters, rugs, bracelets, bags or art pieces.
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