RUG HOOKING KIT - Olde Salem Cat on Linen

Rug Hooking Kit - Olde Salem Cat - Finished size 16" x 12"

This rug hooking pattern has been adapted from a Doreen Frost of Vermont Harvest Folk Art pattern and Doreen has given me the exclusive right to offer you my version of the design for your rug hooking pleasure.

If you need to purchase a rug hook, they are available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavisbutterfield?section_id=32548768

If you are new to rug hooking please read the entire listing as there is a bunch of helpful information below.

What This Kit INCLUDES:
Pattern drawn on soft linen
Color photo
Wool strips

This Kit DOES NOT Include:
Rug hook
Hoop/hooking frame
Instructions on how to hook
The finished product

All of my kits come with a pattern drawn on linen with a generous 3 ½” - 4" serged border, a color photo and hand dyed wool strips that have been cut using a rotary cutter, mat and ruler. Wool strips will vary from a #8 - #8.5 cut {for the most part}. There may even be a few strips that are smaller or larger than a #8 - #8.5 cut.

When I design my kits I note the amount of wool strips used as I hook the design and then add 10-15% more wool strips to the kit than I used. If you hook higher or tighter than I do, you may need to purchase additional wool strips.

This is the only way I sell my kits. I do not offer kits with uncut wool.

If you need to purchase a rug hook, they are available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavisbutterfield?section_id=32548768

I learned with a primitive Joan Moshimer hook. Here is the listing: www.etsy.com/listing/957798043

Most beginning hookers use a simple embroidery or quilting hoop to start with. You can pick one up at any fabric or craft store for a few dollars.

I use a 2” handmade hoop made by Etsy seller Barnett’s Hoops. It’s a wonderful hoop and worth every penny in my book. www.etsy.com/listing/109455095

Deanne Fitzpatrick has some wonderful videos on how to hook rugs and I have added a link for you below. Her style of finished rugs is a lot different from mine, but she does a wonderful job explaining everything you need to know.

https://youtu.be/dFkqnT8Czng

I hope you find it helpful. I am a visual learner, so watching someone hook is much easier to understand than reading instructions {and hoping you're getting it right in my opinion}.

If you have any more questions, let me know and I'll try to help.

~Mavis

If you need to purchase a rug hook, they are available here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mavisbutterfield?section_id=32548768