Folding Rug Hooking Frame
I used to be interested in latch hook rugs. On one of my trips to the thrift store, I came across this apparatus. It looked familiar, but I could not put my finger on what it actually was at the time. It was only $4.99 and I was thinking that I might be able to incorporate it into some of my current crafting projects, so I bought it.
It took some time for me to find out how I could use this thing. After some reverse image searches on Google, I found one that was almost identical to the object that I purchased.
https://woolery.com/rug-hooking/rug-hooking-frames.html
I had no idea that rug hooking frames were so expensive. I also found another one that had a few other features on it that was $395. I am still amazed at what you can find at the thrift store. There are not that many women that I know who still like to knit or crochet as a hobby.
Rug making as a craft is also almost a lost art. It is so easy to buy crocheted and knitted items from the store that have been produced in bulk amounts. I am going to keep my frame, because it can be easily taken with me when I travel. I even found someone that was selling a flannel cover for the grip edges for $20 on Etsy.
The edges are very sharp and needle like as you can see. I believe that this frame can also be used for needle point.
One day, I will get around to using all of my equipment and supplies. But for now, I am just having fun.
You have such interesting tools!! I have never heard of such a rug frame and I will watch @muscara video to understand how it it used... You were very lucky to find it for such a low prize.
I am always looking for crafty tools. Some times I get lucky. I am interested in the needle punch which is another tool used with this frame. It’s demonstrated in the video I shared.
I learned of needle punch from a fellow neddleworkmonday crafter... i think it was @elew. Before I did not know this technique.
Such a great deal.
I know. It’s amazing. I also found out after I posted that this frame can also be used to do needle punching which is a different craft. It’s a cross between needlepoint and rug hooking.
Now I have to look for a video that shows me how this thing works ;)
The video link shows a woman using that frame that I found for $395 I believe. It spins on her lap.
First time I see something like that. I know some people do rugs here in Germany but they use a fabric with wider holes and very short thread that they pull through it.
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