Locker hooking

Learn the century old art of locker hooking to make rugs, bracelet cuffs, trivets and more with free locker hooking patterns.

Do you have scrap fabrics? Well locker hooking is the perfect way to use up lots of left over fabrics. Even fabrics that you wonder what was I thinking buying that.....well gather it up and let's make some coasters. Here is what you will need....a 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. Cut your canvas to the size desired.....I cut mine 24 holes x 24 holes…

Today I have been attempting to finish off a rug project I started some time ago and due to one thing and another have still failed to finis...

Locker Hooking is a vintage fiber art technique that you can use to create a rug, pillow, hot pad, wall hanging, book cover, and more.

Top 10 Locker Hooking Tips: learn essential tips for beautiful, long lasting locker hooked projects and designs.

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I've been fascinated with locker hooking since Vicki posted about her project some time ago. It's a craft where you take strips of fabric, "hook" them through a mesh canvas, and then "lock" them down by running a cotton string through the loops. There's not a lot on information on locker hooking on the web, but this site, which sells supplies, including patterns, also has a very useful tutorial that can get you started. You use up a lot of strips of fabric in this craft. I of course have…

Crafters make pillows, rugs, afghans, wall hangings, bags and stuffed animals with rug hooking and locker hook techniques. The projects are made with fabric and fibers with these two different crafts.

Valerie Jarvis on Instagram: "Slow locker hook rug making, having a fight with the denim! #rugmaking #recycle #reuse #repurpose #lockerhooking #crafts #denimrecycling #handmaderugs #handmade #slowstitching #ketebowers"

Last week I learned of a new craft called locker hooking. I watched a few you tube videos demonstrating the technique and thought it would ...

I’ve been remiss….I started this rug two whole years ago, when the cats were kittens and hooking was a solitary activity. My, how things change. Hooking has become a group activity. Bef…

Learn how to do the locker hook. If you can't find the locker hook needle at your local craft shop, you can make one from the disposable bamboo chopstick.

I worry when I learn a new craft that I will leave the old ones behind. Do you? I can't tell you how many things I love to create! Be...

When locker hooking a new project, there are so many ways to get creative when framing the canvas edges of your designs–whether you’re hooking a rug, a small mat, or a basket. You can use contrasting colors to add interest, frame broader edges, wrap with an overlay of twine or ribbon, or try placing a...

Want to try a new needlecraft? Try locker hooking, a unique mixed media needlecraft with a wide array of potential craft projects and gift ideas.

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Learn the art of locker hooking, a form of rug hooking from Britain. Locker hook pillows, coasters, trivets and rugs will add bohemian style to your home.

Learn how to do the locker hook. If you can't find the locker hook needle at your local craft shop, you can make one from the disposable bamboo chopstick.