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Using a large crochet hook and strips of fabric, you can make dozens of beautiful and useful rugs for all over your home.

Told in exquisite prose befitting one of the world's loveliest art forms, Brian Murphy eloquently chronicles how carpets embody humanity's endless striving for unattainable perfection. Every Persian carpet has a story to tell-from the remote villages of Afghanistan and Iran, down the ancient trade routes traveled for centuries, to the bazaars of Tehran and the markets of the Western world. Carpet-making is one of this tumultuous region's few constants, an art form that transcends religious an...

Buying an Oriental rug need not be confusing. This book answers the most frequent questions and offers a great introduction to this ancient and continuing weaving tradition. Nearly 900 contemporary rugs are shown and discussed from Tibet, India, China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Learn their history, production methods, selection guidlines, and tips on care and cleaning. Each rug is described by its origin, size, materials, knot count, dyes, regional makers, and unique characteristi...

Playing and working with colour is one of the greatest pleasures we are afforded as human beings. Wanda Kerr's The Color Lab: Color Cues for Rug Hooking explores what colour is, how to create it, and how to mix and match different colours in a rug to create your own masterpiece. By understanding the palettes, hues, and saturation involved in selecting different colours, rug hookers are able to apply new techniques to their beloved rugs to create more realistic and appealing designs. Infused wit...

This work takes you step by step through a variety of styles and patterns and provides advice on capturing the look of cat fur, whiskers, eyes, and noses. It includes complete basic projects in a short time or use dye formulas and design hints to create your own rugs. It offers tips and techniques from a renowned rug hooker including special dyeing techniques and how to hook fur, whiskers, and more; ten complete patterns with step-by-step instructions; and full-colour gallery of rugs both old an...

A craft richly steeped in history and tradition, punch needle is changing the global craft landscape so quickly, it’s hard to miss. Whereas some crafts take much time and expertise to master, you can pick up a punch needle and complete a project in less than an hour, with no prior skill needed. It requires just one easy-to-use tool, a background fabric, an embroidery hoop or frame, and yarn. Punched pieces make excellent wall hangings, pillows, ornaments, stool covers, chair cushions, purses/pou...

Grab your hook, some linen, and your stash of wool and get ready for some fun! This collection of hooking projects is sure to delight. With a nod to the seasons of the year, in these pages are patterns for rugs, mats, wall hangings, and more. Hook these projects as they are presented here or add your own twists and embellishments. A strawberry basket rug, two very different owl wall hangings, a wisteria plum, and also included are some rug hookers' favourites; a sheep, a snowman, and roosters. U...