Cindi Gay Rug Hooking

You are viewing:

Fold Forward Finish

The fold forward finish is a simple finish that does not require cording or rug tape. It holds up well to wear and is easy to well, even for beginners.


Finishing a hooked rug – zig zag or not?

Cindi Gay, rug hooking teacher
This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series Fold Forward Finish

I’ve decided to eliminate the zig zag stitching when I finish a hand hooked rug. This will make my rug hooking finishing process so much more enjoyable – and quicker!

Read More...
Share

Fold Forward Finish- Zig Zagging the Edge

Finishing Hooked Rug-adding straight stitching
This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series Fold Forward Finish

Learn how to prepare the edge of a hand hooked rug. This is the first step, zig zagging.

Read More...
Share

Fold Forward Finish: Baste the Edge in Place

fold forward whipped finish for a hand hooked rug
This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series Fold Forward Finish

This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series Fold Forward Finish After steaming and preparing the edge of your rughooking by zig zagging, I fold the edge toward the loops and then baste it in place. I know this takes longer than using pins, but pins hurt. I was in a car accident [...]

Read More...
Share

Fold Forward Finish: The Whipping Yarn

brownyarn
This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series Fold Forward Finish

The perfect finish starts with the perfect whipping yarn. What is the the best yarn for whipping? Check out my favorite. This post includes a calculator to determine how much wool you will need.

Read More...
Share

How much yarn do I need to whip my hooked rug?

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series Fold Forward Finish

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series Fold Forward Finish Whipping a rug takes a long time. Ripping it out because you run out of yarn and have to start over with something else is a nightmare. Run the numbers before you begin. Do a whipping test Use a piece of scrap [...]

Read More...
Share

Whipping Tips for Finishing your Hooked Rug

Finishing-avoiding tangles while whipping
This entry is part 5 of 7 in the series Fold Forward Finish

If you find the whipping part of finishing your rug difficult, some of these tips might help. This process takes a while, but it should be enjoyable.

Read More...
Share

Fold Forward Rug Finish: Whipping the Edge

The first step in whipping the edge on a hooked rug
This entry is part 6 of 7 in the series Fold Forward Finish

Whip the corners of your hooked rug like a master with this one simple tip.

Read More...
Share