Hooking Books

Do you want to learn how to hook? How about dyeing techniques and formulas? Need inspiration or are you interested in the history of hooking? Are you looking for a pattern?

We stock dozens of books on hooking that will answer these questions and more. Many of the books are in full color with hundreds of photos.
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A CELEBRATION OF HAND-HOOKED RUGS XXI

$24.95

  

Full color photos of a wide variety of hooked rugs from around the country as well as insight from each of the artists.

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A LIFETIME OF RUG HOOKING by DORIS EATON

$26.95

  

Nova Scotia's Doris Eaton has been hooking for nearly 50 years. Her book contains over 80
color photos of her rugs and the inspiration and materials behind her art. She also shares her
famous "Eaton Edge" for finishing a rug. 94 pages

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ANTIQUE COLOURS FOR PRIMITIVE RUGS by EMMA LOU LAIS and BARB CARROLL

$15.95

  

This book contains formulas for dyeing with Cushing's acid dyes.

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BASIC RUG HOOKING by STACKPOLE BOOKS

$19.95

  

Step-by-step instructions & photos that show in detail how to hook.

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BEAUTIFUL WOOL - A HAND-DYER’S GUIDE by LAURICE HEATH

$26.95

  

This book is intended for both the beginner and the experienced dyer. Includes formulas for both Cushing and Pro Chem dyes.

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BIG BOOK OF HOOKED RUGS by JESSIE TURBAYNE

$29.95

  

458 color photos of hooked rugs from the 1950's - 1980's.

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CELEBRATIONS READERS CHOICE WINNERS

$29.95

  

139 pages of All Time Favorite Hand-Hooked Rugs.

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CREATING AN ANTIQUE LOOK IN HAND-HOOKED RUGS

$19.95

  

Let this book guide you to hooking antique-looking projects from start to finish.

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DESIGN BASICS FOR RUG HOOKERS by SUSAN FELLER

$24.95

  

This book will teach you design elements that every rug hooker should know, tips on how to develop an appealing design and
lessons on color contrast, balance and movement. More then 80 pictures of hooked pieces and a free pattern pullout.
90 pages

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DESIGNING & HOOKING PRIMITIVE RUGS by SUSIE STEPHENSON

$14.99

  

This book offers basic techniques for rug hooking, including finishing and dyeing techniques. Susie shares her stories about recycling wool into a menagerie of animals, pictorial scenes, geometrics and nautical themes.

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DIFRANZA DESIGNS CATALOG by HAPPY and STEVE DIFRANZA

$7.00

  

A catalog of hooking patterns designed by Happy and Steve Difranza, with a section of technical information for those wishing to improve their skill.

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DYEING SIMPLY BOOK by DONNA SWANSON

$5.95

  

This book has formulas for spot dyeing, that will work especially well for the primitive rug hooker. This book uses mostly all Cushing Dyes.

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DYEING WOOL by KAREN SCHELLINGER

$59.99

  

This book takes dyeing to new heights! Karen uses 20 unusual dye techniques.
All levels. 627 wonderful color photos, 256 pages, hard cover book.

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GEOMETRIC HOOKED RUGS by GAIL DUFRESNE

$24.95

  

Over 100 full color photographs, a free pattern insert with tips on how to hook the design. Gail explains the role
of color in geometric rugs and the importance of light and dark values.

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HOOKED ON RUGS OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS by J. TURBAYNE

$39.95

  

570 color photographs of contemporary hooked rugs.

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HOOKED RUG LANDSCAPES by ANNE-MARIE LITTENBERG

$24.95

  

This book gives step-by-step instructions on designing rugs and hooking landscapes.

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HOOKED RUG PORTRAITS by ANNE MARIE LITTENBERG

$29.95

  

In this book Anne Marie will teach you how to hook faces and to capture personalities. How to design classic head shots, the art of self-portrait,
tips and tricks for hair, noses, lips, cheeks and eyes, even how to portray the personality of your pet.
139 pages

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HOOKED RUG STORYTELLING by LESLEY MARY CLOSE

$39.99

  

"The Art of Heather Ritchie"
This book explains how Heather created each of her rugs and some valuable
knowledge of her techniques.
Hardcover book with 192 pages and beautiful color photos

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HOOKED RUGS OF THE DEEP SOUTH by JESSIE TURBAYNE

$59.99

  

288 pages and 844 images in this beautiful book, all about the rug hookers of the Deep South.
This is a great reference book for all rug hooking enthusiasts, fiber artists, folk art lovers, collectors,
history buffs and lovers of anything Deep South.

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HOOKED RUGS TODAY IV by A. OXFORD - EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

$29.99

  

"Expect the Unexpected" Rugs from the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild, 2008 Show.

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