LATCH HOOK RUGS

Latch Hook Rug Project Instructions

Small latch hook rugs are perfect projects to make into pillows. Here is a list of supplies that you will need:

* Small latch hook rug kit,
* Material,
* Stuffing,
* Thread or yarn,
* Needle,
* Scissors, and
* Safety pins (optional).

First, complete your latch hook rug according to the kit instructions. Once you have finished, you will need to
trim the excess canvas from the latch hook rug. Leave 3 to 4 empty rows.

Next, you will need to cut your material. This material will form the back of the latch hook pillow. To determine
the size you should cut the fabric to, measure the length and width of the latch hook rug. Then add 4 inches to
these measurements. For example, if your rug is 12" by 12", then you should cut your material to 16" by 16". If
you want a bigger or fluffier pillow, you can always cut the fabric to a larger size.

Sew fabric to latch hook rugNow you are ready to attach the latch hook rug and the fabric backing. Take your
piece of fabric and fold the edges over the wrong side by ¾ of an inch and pin them in place. Then, match up
the right side of the latch hook rug with the right side of your material. Sew the latch hook rug and the material
together by hand, placing one stitch for every square on the latch hook canvas. Sew only the bottom, right and top edges together. To make it easier to sew, you can use safety pins to pin the edges together.



Stuffing your pillowBefore sewing the left side shut, turn your latch hook rug inside out. Fill it with stuffing
until you are happy with the thickness of the pillow. Then sew the left side shut. You have now finished your
latch hook pillow and it is ready to go on a bed, a chair or on a shelf.


Rugs or Wall Hangings

For latch hook rugs that are too large to be made into a pillow, you can always use them as a decorative rug or
hang them on a wall. Here is a list of supplies that you will need:

* Large latch hook rug,
* Yarn, and
* Slender rod (optional).

Running stitchFirst, turn the edges of the latch hook rug over to the back. Next, use the yarn to sew a running
stitch through the bottom and side edges in order to keep them in place. If you are turning your latch hook
project into a rug, then do the same for the top. Once you have finished tacking the edges to the back of the rug,
it is ready to be used.

However, if you are turning your latch hook project into a wall hanging, the top requires an extra step. That's
because a rod will be used to hold the latch hook rug up on the wall. It's easy to add this rod in before you
tack your top edge in place. Start by placing the rod at the top of the latch hook rug and then turn the excess
canvas over the rod. Use your yarn to sew a running stitch along the top edge. Finally, decide where you would

like to place your latch hook wall hanging and use nails to attach the rod to the wall. You now have a beautiful
latch hook wall hanging!