Every so often my decorating and DIY sides meet up and give me the urge to take on a home project. I’ve been shopping for rugs lately to make our house feel cozy and warm, and I thought it would be fun to try my hand at hooking a rug for our place. 
1. Supplies: blank latch hook canvas, latch hook, yarn (you can buy pre-cut latch hook yarn, but to save money I cut mine by hand) 2. Fold an edge over one or two times and whipstitch around the edge until secure. Repeat on all for sides to bind the edges of the rug. 3. Push your hook through a square. The hook will need to go under and through. 4. Wrap the yarn around the base of the hook and pull the yarn around the top part of the hook. 4. Begin pulling down on the hook. The small arm will close around the hook and wrap around the yarn. 6-7. Continue pulling down through the hole. 7. Repeat in every square until you have a finished rug! 
This rug took me several weeks to complete but was a very fun and relaxing project to do while watching movies and sitting by the fire. I’m excited to have such a special piece for our new home! You can also get a latch hook rug pattern to make something fun or you can get one like this if you don’t have the time to make your own but like that shaggy look. We’ve made lots of rugs over the years here at the blog so take a look and get crafty! xo. Katie
P.S. Check out more rugs and home decor on our wishlist and shopping pages!
P.P.S. How cute are those wooden clog sandals?
DIY LATCH HOOK RUG
Make a latch hook rug at home!
Ingredients
- blank latch hook canvas
- latch hook
- yarn (you can buy pre-cut latch hook yarn, but to save money I cut mine by hand)
Instructions
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Fold an edge over one or two times and whipstitch around the edge until secure. Repeat on all for sides to bind the edges of the rug
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Push your hook through a square. The hook will need to go under and through.
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Wrap the yarn around the base of the hook and pull the yarn around the top part of the hook.
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Begin pulling down on the hook. The small arm will close around the hook and wrap around the yarn.
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Continue pulling down through the hole.
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Repeat in every square until you have a finished rug!
P.S. As we worked on this and other home projects we couldn’t help but think about all the people affected by Hurricane Sandy. One reader, Candice, emailed this week and said she lost her home in the storm. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the storm. If you would like to make a donation to help those affected, you can do so (through the Red Cross) here.
119 Comments
Please tell me how do I know how much yarn to purchase
Hi I really appreciate the instructions but where can I get the hook canvas to buy?
Hey, I was wondering how well this rug is holding up and how you wash it? I’m thinking of making one for a bathroom
I saw your rug and instructions on pinterest and your website. The only thing you didn’t mention was how big is your rug? I know you can make different sizes, but yours seemed to be a good size.
I have been latch hooking for years.. been trying to figure what to do with all the ( many ) left over pieces of yarn… thank you for giving me this idea!!!!!!!
About a year ago, someone in one of the online craft supply groups had a bag full of latch hook rug yarn bundled in individual colors at a very cheap price. I had to jump on it don’t ya know! haha I had made a few small “wall rugs” while in high school but the yard brought back fun memories. So, I’ll be buying some canvas soon and see what I can come up with. Thanks for reminding me of what I have!
wow now thats PASSION to do an entire rug! great job
i love your shoes! where did you get them?
Awe, I <3 this! I’m definitely going to try one for myself after the holidays. Thanks for the idea!
Anestazia
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I LOVE the tights you are wearing in this picture. Where, may I ask, did you get them?
Thanks!
i love the rug and please tell me about those adorable shoes. i love them.
I love the shoes!!!
ughhh i love your site! its so inspiring! <3 you both are amazing thank you for the time and effort you put into your blogs!! im also gonna create a latch rug! so easy xox
Nice job on the carpet *o*
May i ask where did you find your pretty shoes? i’m in love 🙂
Susannah, the shoes are Swedish Hasbeens!
xoxo
The rug is great but where are those delightful shoes from please?
love the shoes!! where are they from?
Oh my gosh… These are so fun and easy!! I did this in the fourth or fifth grade! (Granted, the pattern was painted onto the canvas, but stripes would be pretty easy, as indicated in your tutorial!!)
Thanks for sharing!
What it the base of the rug? where I can get it? I’ve been trying to get one but I don’t know what is that!?
very beautiful rug!
but even more beautiful shoes, where did you buy them?
Havent latch hooked anything since i was a little girl… love this idea. definitely doing it for my bathroom cause I can’t find a good rug to match!
This looks an awful lot of hard work! but the satisfaction after making it is incomparable. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Inspired choice ladies! I haven’t done a latch hook since middle school (a unicorn I believe), but mine were never so mod. Thanks for the inspiration and the trip down memory lane.
Love it!
amazing!
Hi! What count canvas was used here and how would I match a ball of wool to this? And what size canvas did you use?
This is fantastic! You’re so creative!
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This is so amazing!
Valentina
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My mom made a rug like this when we were kids. It’s of a tiger. I love it and I still have it.
I used to love making hook rugs as a child.
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Wow thats beautiful! I could never have the patients!
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Oh thanks for the inspiration! Will DEFINITELY be giving this project a go over the winter months!
So cute!! Looks so fuzzy & nice!
X
http://kendra-genevieve-rose.blogspot.ca
totally inspired. this will give me something to do when I move.
ALSO SHOES. SPILL IT I NEED THEM please!
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This is so nice, but the colours look like you could just eat it! I must try this when I live alone 🙂
Boy, did this bring back memories for me! “Back in the day”, I learned to make rugs like this using a wooden frame, burlap and rug yarn in a continious piece.
Your rug is a beauty!
(p.s. – I admire your patience in cutting the yarn :)!)
OMG how cool!!:)
I think I might need to give this a go… I wonder how easy it would be to do an animal face for my son’s room!
I just finished (and blogged about!) one of these, but instead of a few weeks, it actually took me a few years (!!!) to finish it :P. Of course, I didn’t work consistently on it, it was sort of my never-ending project that was always on my summer goals list. But like you said, it’s a very relaxing project to work on, and now that I’m done with it, I think I’m ready for a new one – and your beautiful striped rug is the perfect inspiration! 🙂
Wow! That looks so rad!! 😀
Love the colours – thanks for sharing!
This is so cool!
How nice would it be to have your self made rug next to your bed or so! 😀 Such a great idea!!!
I can imagine this being a great way to get some stress out of your system, just, being calm, working on a rug 😀
Love, Saar
Cuuuuuuuuute!!! I love this hook rug! Really want to make one!!! 🙂
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Oh it,s so nice!!!
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Wow, that looks like it would’ve taken so much work! It looks lovely 🙂
What a wonderful idea! It’s so gorgeous to create something truly handmade. Love the colours too! Very inspiring.
Sophie x
Looks lovely! I would love to try and make something like this but it looks like it took a lot of time!
This looks amazing! I did latch hook when I was younger but I never had the continued attention span to work on it for more than a few weeks! I would love to do this and do a really cute print!
love this idea! i will probably try it, though i might not have the patience
I have that camera in the last pic! What film do you use for it?
Very beautiful!
I lovee latch hook, since its so easy. But I didn’t realize that you could buy the canvas blank
Super duper cool:)) the possibilities are endlessss!
love this.. great idea.. 🙂
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i love the colours you used! and stripes!
This rug is beautiful, and it looks so cozy. I don’t know how you find enought hours in the day to finish such a large project, but it looks amazing!
xx
www.jessthetics.wordpress.com
I was going to say this looks terribly time consuming, but I guess if you are used to a project like this, such as knitting, it’s actually a great idea and very fresh and functional! I loved how you did a stripe, it turned out really cute 🙂
Strive to Thrive,
Nic
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What a great rug! I remember making one as a kid that took me moooonths because I was so lazy. (It was Hello Kitty!) I’ve always wanted to make another one.
Awesome rug! And I love the purple/grey leggings in the picture ! Hahaha.
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I could see how that would take a long time, but it looks totally worth it. That is absolutely beautiful!
That’s so beautiful!! 🙂
love,
Pili.
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It’s great that you took a moment to recognize the huge disaster that affected the east coast, but I wish you didn’t ask people to donate to the Red Cross. Both FEMA and the Red Cross have been no where to be found. To have a more direct impact, it would be better to check out the OccupySandy movement which has been much more proactive and organized in all this mess.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/05/occupy-sandy-relief-efforts_n_2079308.html
So want to do this for my bathroom. <3
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LOVE IT!
It seems to relaving like hand sewing! You chose lovely colours. xx, Julia
Amazing! I’m going to make one in dark purple and brown to put next to my bed so I can bury my feet in the soft yarn every morning when I get up
Katie, you are very good at putting things together and making things. I really like this idea but I don’t know if I would have the patience to try it 🙂
I tried the old latch-hook from fabric scraps and gave up after four rows. Congrats on finishing it.
The first thing I noticed in your first photo is…. Your shoes!!!! I want the shoes and also the camera! XD
I LOVE this project! I have the same questions what @Neene just posted!
omg i’ve been wanted a rug like this for so long, but i never found the color i wanted, thanks for sharing this 🙂
That is such a cute rug!
xo Jennifer
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Definitley going to have to try this out!
I love this rug and have always loved this blog. Thank you for brightening up every day with gorgeous posts.
Courtney
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Beautiful. I used to make latch hook pictures using the kits from Michaels. Hmmm. Now I’m thinking of making a rug for my daughter. I was wondering?
1. How big is your blank latch hook canvas that you used and did you buy it from Michaels?
2. How long were the yarn that you cut to make the rug?
Thanks,
Neene
BTW, I love your blog. So crafty and inspiring.
I used to do latch hook rugs when I was a kid. I remember making a rug with Eeyore on it. I never actually considered making a usable rug in my home. Great idea.
I love the idea but I don’t really understand the tutorial 🙁 xx
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Wow! Really great job,.
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The shoes are Swedish Hasbeens. 🙂
Oh Katie how I always adore your projects! You have to be one of my biggest inspirations as your DIY’s always inspire me to create other items using your techniques!
Love & Lollies… Jessa
Caked Vintage Blog
This is awesome! I love the striped pattern you chose
that’s super cute!
Cool idea! I have never thought of making my own rug… but now I’m thinking of it! It would be really special for a baby’s room:)
Oh, I LOVE it! I didnt even know you could do this by yourself. Now i really want to try, although I doubt I’d have the patience to finish it! 🙂
Cool!
xxx Lena
http://joyfuldiary.blogspot.de/
The rug looks SPECTACULAR!!!! Hmm, took u a few weeks, i think it would take me a few months since when watching to TV I am totally focused on vegging.
Are there types of yarn that work better than others? Where did you get yours? Love the colors!
Philothea
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That seems so easy! I would love to give it a try over Winter Break.
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Sorry, forgot to put this in my other comment, but where did you get those shoes?
What a great post! I used to make these all the time, and to cut down on time and supplies I would skip a row and not do EVERY box. I do like how yours is extraordinarily fluffy, however and might try that with another rug later.
Really great. I would like to try it. I love it. Perfect idea. Have a nice day.
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I used to love doing the kits when I was a kid. I need to try this again. Fun fun.
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Oh I love rug hooking! It’s fun to do, and as you say, very relaxing. And then you get something nice out of your work in the end! Score. I like the striped pattern you went with.
Loulou
Oh wow. That looks like it takes talent and patience. I’d love to one day challenge myself and make something similar.
Xo Inna!
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I have done a latch rug before and it is very time consuming but yours turned out great and definitely worth being patient! Love it.
Carlee
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Hello!
I’m writing from Peru.
I loved this project and would like to know how much wool needed to complete the carpet.
A big hug to the distance.
Queli
So simple, and still so lovely! I really like those shoes btw!
xoxo
What a great idea!
Looks lovely!
X
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This is beautiful! But I don’t know if I have the patience to work on it for so long… but the draw of creating my own pattern is strong!
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wonderful idea!!! I want to try!!!
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Love this.. and your tights. =)
Beautiful rug! I just got some new plants and have been looking everywhere for a plant basket like that. May I ask where you found yours? 🙂
it is so hard project. ı was tring to finish that until almost a year…
well done for you girls…
good job!!!
Wow what a labour of love! It looks lovely and cosy 🙂
This is great!
You guys are amazing! I would never think to do this. I’ll have to try it sometime.
I love latch hook it’s very therapuetic!! I like the idea of cushions too. But the only problem is the yarn gets loose :/
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Can it be washed?
Also – about how big was your canvas? 🙂 Thanks!
This is great! I’m going to give it a try and will cut my yarn by hand as well – about how long was each piece of yours?
My Grandad used to make these. Thank you for making me think of him.
nice inspiration! 🙂
xx
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This is super cute!
This is gorgeous! Such a simple idea and I never would have thought of it. I’ve been needing a new rug for my place. Thanks for the inspiration!
Absolutely lovely! Maybe I’ll add this to my long list of home DIY projects!
I love ++++ but I’m not sure to have patience !!
xo
Wiiiiii, can definitely believe it took a while! XD
But it’s indeed very beautiful!
S
I’ve always wanted to have a go at this, but I don’t know where I’d fit it in around everything else!
Yours looks great! x
Wow, too much work for me!
this is wonderful! i wouldn’t have thought of making a rug myself, but you inspired me to give it a try… plus, the colors in yours are absolutely beautiful!