Welcome to the debut issue of We Like Rug Hooking, a digital magazine for rug-hooking enthusiasts—filled with tips, projects, patterns, and inspiration! The beginning of spring is the perfect time to start something new, and I hope that you find some fresh ideas in this issue. As the world around us begins to bloom, let’s celebrate the vibrant colors, textures, and artistry of rug hooking.
In the dye pot, we’re brewing the color of spring—chartreuse to be exact! Wanda Kerr walks us through how to achieve varying shades of this gorgeous hue with seven foolproof dye recipes. Make the most of your wool stash with a quick and simple hatband project featuring a bit of spring flair. Even if you don’t live in a cottage, you can pretend that you do while practicing cottage-style hooking. And there’s so much more to enjoy in this issue, including two brand-new digital patterns ready for printing: “Old World Rose” and the charming “Strawberry Bird Footstool” (a place to put up your feet after a long day of hooking).
Happy hooking,
