The Day After

Product Description

This pattern appears in Rug Hooking Magazine December issue 2003 as a free pattern. I offer the pattern here for those rug hookers who would rather have a professionally drawn (guaranteed straight) pattern. I used some special techniques that are described in the magazine. I was limited to only using as is wool. That was a real challenge for me. With the right wool you can hook anything. Using only as-is wool was a handicap.

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Santa’s Coat & Hat: 1, some darker strips for arm, leg definition
Trim on coat: 1
Hair: 1 (I used a piece of natural and grey and hooked them together)
Face: 1
Tree: 1
Skates: 1
Letters: 1
Background: 8 or 1/2 yard, possibly a bit more
Border: 7

Hooked Examples

This pattern appears in Rug Hooking Magazine December issue 2003 as a free pattern. I offer the pattern here for those rug hookers who would rather have a professionally drawn (guaranteed straight) pattern.[clear]

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This is the original. I designed this pattern for Pat Mensing. Here is her version of this rug hooking pattern. I love the block border around the outside border. It’s a great way to add interest and to use up those scraps.[clear]

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I thought you might like to see my finished (finally) version of your Santa Rug from Rug Hooking Magazine 2003. I really enjoyed making it. I love your designs and may hook your “follow the leader” barn/sheep rug next.

Enjoy and hook on, Jane[clear]

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