finishing edges making a rug making a wall hanging making a pillow Latch hook is not only a fun activity, but you also are making something to use in your room. Latch hook originally is a rug making technique, but there are so many other ways you can transform your finished kit into great accessories for your home. Latch Hook is a craft all ages can do no matter whether they are experienced or a beginner. WonderArt offers kits in a variety of sizes from simple 8” x 8” designs to 27” x 40” works of art. Small kits are perfect for beginners or quick weekend projects. The 12” x 12” kits feature cotton rug canvas with larger holes and a grid marked on the canvas. This makes it easier to learn the technique and allows for quicker projects. Pick your favorite kit, grab a latch hook tool and get started. When finished, kits like this adorable Cupcake can be made into pillows, wall hangings and more. Treat it like a work of art and display it in your room. The cotton rug canvas provides a sturdy backing. Smaller kits can be pinned to a bulletin board once the back is finished (more on this below). The finished piece can also be attached to stretcher bars or with clips to a curtain rod. Turn the finished project into a wall hanging by adding a casing to the back and inserting a dowel or curtain rod. What if you want to make a rug? There are larger rug size kits, but you can easily join smaller kits together. Have fun and combine designs to create a pattern or use multiples of the same kit for an all-over design. We created this cute Daisy rug by joining 3 kits together. Finishing the Edges of the Canvas Basic Finishing Instructions You will need: Coats & Clark Button and Craft thread Hand sewing needle Scissors 1. Carefully trim any uneven yarns. 2. Trim the canvas, leaving a 1” (2.5cm) border around your design. 3. Fold the border to the back of the project. 4. Whip stitch the border in place on the back of the canvas. Do not stitch through the yarn. Tips Do not pull the thread too tightly - it will cause the canvas to curl. How to make a rug If you plan to use your finished latch hook picture as a rug, attaching WonderArt Rug Binding will protect the edges and make it more durable. Attaching the binding is simple and can be hand sewn. You will need: WonderArt Rug Binding Coats & Clark Button and Craft thread Hand sewing needle 1. Trim the canvas, leaving 1” (2.5cm) on all sides. 2. Trim the canvas, leaving a 1” (2.5cm) border around your design. 3. Fold each side of the black canvas to the back. The corners will meet on the diagonal. Pin or use large clips to hold in place. 4. Hand sew the diagonal line and the edges to the back of the canvas. Do not stitch through the knotted yarn. 5. Pin the binding to the canvas even with the folded edge of the canvas. Whipstitch the outer edge of the binding to the canvas. Start in the middle on one side and whipstitch the outer edge of the binding to the canvas taking a couple of extra stitches at the corners. Where the binding meets, fold under ½” and lap the ends. Stitch in place. 6. At the corners, fold the binding over once, then fold again to form a miter. Stitch in place. Whipstitch the inner edge of the binding to the canvas being careful not to go through the knotted yarn. To join finished latched projects, butt the edges together and whipstitch the folded edge of the canvas together using Coats & Clark™ Button & Craft thread. Be careful not to catch the yarn in the seam. How to make a Wall Hanging Turning your kit into a wall hanging is easy! Follow these steps, slip a dowel or curtain rod in the casing and hang. You will need: WonderArt Rug Binding Coats & Clark Button and Craft thread Hand sewing needle 1. Finish the back following the Basic Finishing Instructions above. Optional: Attach rug binding to 3 sides of finished kit (see steps 6,7,8 above). Fold under ½” of the binding at the beginning and end. 2. Cut a length of rug binding the width of the wall hanging plus 1”. 3. Turn each end under ½ inch and stitch across the end. 4. Stitch the rug binding in place, leaving both ends open so a dowel or rod can be inserted. Express your creativity through latch hooking. There’s a kit to inspire and delight every imagination. Choose from these and more! Making a Pillow Instructions 1. Carefully trim any uneven yarns with a pair of scissors. 2. Trim your canvas, leaving a 1” [2.5 cm] border around your design. 3. Cut a piece of fabric for the back of the pillow 1” [2.5 cm] larger than your design. 4. With the right sides of your design and your fabric together, sew along 3 sides. 5. Turn right side out and insert pillow form. 6. Whip stitch remaining side closed.
