<LI>Rug-hooking tools and materials summarized and explained <LI>Step-by-step instructions and photos show in detail how to hook <LI>Tips to help you develop and refine your skills <li>Recommended by RUG HOOKING Magazine<P>From its humble beginnings--a bent nail, burlap feed bag, pair of scissors, and the good parts of worn-out wool clothing were the original tools--rug hooking has developed into a fine art form that allows crafters to create beautiful, complex designs with an array of high-tech tools. <I>Basic Rug Hooking</I> distills the essential tools and techniques of this popular traditional craft and walks the reader through 5 rug-hooking projects, including a table mat, a project suitable for framing, and wearable pins, as well as traditional rugs.</P></LI>