006 – Cutting Rug Hooking Wool with and without a Cutter ⬇️
Episode 006 – Cutting Rug Hooking Wool
You can cut your wool strips with a fancy cutter or a simple pair of scissors. Either way works—it just depends on what you have on hand.
Rotary cutters do not work as well due to wool’s low thread count per inch.
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List of Podcast Episodes
- 001 – The Rug Hooking Podcast is Here!
- 002 – Packing for rug camp, tips on what to bring with you
- 003 – How to choose the right finish for your hooked rug
- 004 – Washing wool for rug hooking
- 005 – Beginner rug hooking equipment
- 006 – Cutting Rug Hooking Wool with and without a Cutter ⬇️
- 007 – How to Rug Hook – pulling up the loops
- 008 – Rug Hooking Wool Cut Sizes Explained
- 009 – Where to start rug hooking
- 010 – Learn to Hook Better by Learning to See
- 011 – The Secret to primitive hooking is not just in the wool
- 012 – But I’m not an Artist. . . .
- 013 – Creativity: Rug Hook Naked
- 014 – Fold Forward Finish, my favorite rug finish
- 015 – Add a Label to your Hooked Rugs
- 016 – Steaming your Hooked Rug
- 017 – Stop Photo Copying your Rug
- 018 -What’s Available on my Website
If you’re looking for high-quality wool rugs, I highly recommend checking out the Rug Hooking Wool In Stock, which has a fantastic selection of premium materials available for your projects. Whether you’re just starting or an experienced rug hooker, the wide variety of wool options will surely cater to your needs.
Another useful resource is the Rug Hooking Wool Cut Sizes Explained, where you’ll find detailed insights into the different wool cut sizes, making it easier to pick the right one for your rug design. If you want to maintain your wool rugs for long-lasting beauty, make sure to read How to Wash Rug Wool, where I share helpful tips for washing and caring for your wool pieces.
Whether you’re exploring new techniques or diving into a new project, these resources will help you make the most of your wool rug materials.

