American Style Rug Hook

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

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

The hook itself is strong and sturdy, giving you a clean pull even with thicker wool or fabric strips. The handle is shaped for comfort during longer crafting sessions, making the tool a favourite for workshops and regular makers who want something that simply works without fuss.

Features:

• Approx. 140mm overall length
• Larger metal hook ideal for thicker or heavier materials
• Smooth, comfortable handle suited to long sessions
• Works beautifully 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 (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: The combination of sturdiness, grip, and a smooth pull makes it ideal for anyone who wants a tool that feels reliable from the first loop to the last. Especially helpful when working with materials that need a bit more persuasion through the backing.