008 – Rug Hooking Cut Sizes Explained

Episode 008

What do the numbers of cut sizes mean?

From 2 – 8 each number represents the width of the strip in 32ths of an inch. For instance, a #8 is 8/32, which reduced down to 1/4.”

How to find a group in your area (and the benefit of finding one) (03:42)

Start with one group even if it is hours away. Call them and ask if they know about a group between you. Call that group…. You get the idea. Most groups are aware of the next closest group. Be prepared to drive a distance, usually about 90 minutes. It is work the effort!

Pros and Cons of the different cut sizes available in rug hooking (12:50)

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Rug Hooking Cut Sizes Explained

Here’s a list of cut sizes by manufacturer.

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List of Podcast Episodes

• 001 – The Rug Hooking Podcast is Here!
• 002 – Packing for rug camp, tips on what to bring with you
• 003 – How to choose the right finish for your hooked rug
• 004 – Collecting wool and washing it for rug hooking
• 005 – Beginner rug hooking equipment
• 006 – Cutting Rug Hooking Wool with and without a Cutter
• 007 – How to Rug Hook – pulling up the loops
• 008 – Rug Hooking Cut Sizes Explained
• 009 – Where to start rug hooking
• 010 – Learn to Hook Better by Learning to See
• 011 – The Secret to primitive hooking is not just in the wool
• 012 – But I’m not an Artist. . . .
• 013 – Creativity: Rug Hook Naked
• 014 – Fold Forward Finish, my favorite rug finish
• 015 – Add a Label to your Hooked Rugs
• 016 – Steaming your Hooked Rug
• 017 – Stop Photo Copying your Rug
• 018 -What’s Available on my Website