American Style Rug Hook

A sturdy, comfortable tool for smooth, reliable rug making.

This American Style Rug Hook is designed for pulling fabric or yarn strips through hessian or rug canvas. Measuring around 140 mm in total length, it has a solid feel without being bulky, making it easy to control your loops as you work.

The metal shaft measures approximately 7 mm at the base, tapering to 5 mm near the tip. The strong hook gives you a clean pull, while the shaped handle is comfortable to hold during longer crafting sessions.

Features:

• Approx. 140 mm overall length
• Metal shaft approx. 7 mm at the base, tapering to 5 mm near the tip
• Larger hook design for thicker or heavier materials
• Smooth, comfortable handle suited to longer sessions
• Works with hessian, burlap and rug-making backings

Use cases: Great for traditional hooked rugs, fabric-strip rugs, teaching sessions, community craft workshops and projects where a dependable, easy-grip hook makes the process smoother. Handles wool and fabric strips confidently, keeping the pulling action steady and controlled.

Instructions & suitability: Suitable for adults and supervised younger makers aged 8+. The metal hook has a pointed tip, so take care when working. Keeping your backing material taut will give you cleaner pulls and more consistent loops.

Why it’s useful: Its sturdy construction, comfortable grip and smooth pull make this a reliable tool from the first loop to the last, especially when working with materials that need a little extra help through the backing.