003 – How to choose the right finish for your hooked rug
Episode 3 – Hooked Rug Finish Tips
Locating the knife fold edge carefully, keeping it far from your hooked rugs loops, and choosing the right yarn for whipping, you can ensure your finishing is strong and long-lasting, while learning more tips and techniques through further discussions, listen to a rug hooking podcast to hear techniques from experienced hookers. When working on your project, always consider wash rug hooking instructions to prevent distortion, and pay attention to wool cut sizes, as they can affect the overall durability and appearance of your finished piece.
- Finishing a hooked rug: Step 1 Steaming
- Finishing a hooked rug – zig zag or not?
- Fold Forward Finish- Zig Zagging the Edge
- Fold Forward Finish: Baste the Edge in Place
- How much yarn do I need to whip my hooked rug?
- Whipping Tips for Finishing your Hooked Rug
- Fold Forward Finish: The Whipping Yarn
- Fold Forward Rug Finish: Whipping the Edge
- Learn more about my favorite finish: Fold Forward Finishing Series
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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
