Turn your crochet talents—and hook—toward home to create decorative works of art for your floors. Showcases a variety of styles and techniques, from traditional patterns to contemporary looks for the modern home. 35+ projects range from quick and easy to more challenging and complex. Includes creative techniques for flat and shaggy rugs. Nola A. Heidbreder and Linda Pietz are sisters who have been designing, teaching, and collaborating all their lives. They knit, crochet, hook rugs, and appliqué creative designs. Nola works from her studio in St. Louis, Missouri, while Linda hails from northern California, but they get together to create as often as they can.
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Issue 75
There are fewer simpler ways to bring a splash of colour to a plain room than a vibrant crocheted rug, and this collection of 40 varied designs is sure to have the perfect project for your home. Patterns include popcorn texture, fun cross-stitched tapestries, colourful Tunisian crochet and some particularly eye-catching shaped rugs, such as a tropical pineapple and adorable terrier. Our favourite is the oh so clever sheep rug, which is sure to draw attention and ideal for all us wooly fans of the craft.
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