Beverly s fabric crafts shows you part 1 of a beginner tutorial for locker hooking.
Locker hook rug tutorial.
Apr 12 2020 explore kathy nussberger s board locker hooking projects on pinterest.
In the 1920s british craftswomen used heavy six ply wool yarn to create durable rugs with a locker hooking process.
It s a crochet hook at one end with a very large eye on the other.
Perfect for beginning and for finishing the rug.
In the 1940s americans enjoyed locker hooking too but due to the high cost of the specialty yarn the craft of locker hooking never seemed to become a widely embraced hobby.
Strong yarn or thread for the locking 5.
It has a huge eye and a blunt point.
Crochet hook 2 3mm size the locking chopstick or locker hook if you are able find one 3.
Basic locker hook preparation.
Fabrics or pre cut fabric strips you can also use wool yarn t shirt yarn or plastics strips 4.
Hooking rug canvas 2.