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Latch Hook Rugs
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Hooked rugs were traditional in poor American families. Today you can see hand hooked rugs price of several hundred dollars. Latch hook rugs are made of wool or cotton. Latch hooking uses a hinged hook. It helps to form a knotted pile from yarn. This technique is very simple and one can learn it in one moment.
One needs to choose a pattern and find some tools- a hook, scissors, darning needle and burlap. You can choose colorful patterns of animals and flowers and your work will resemble authentic latch hook rugs. Originally latch hook rugs featured things from household and nature which surrounded latch hookers.
Latch hook rugs match country style décor. They are easy to care but remember that latch hook rugs are not to be machine washed. Cool water and mild detergent help to keep your hooked rug in order for many years.
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