Rug Hooking Whipping Edges

Herringbone whipping adds a special v shaped appearance to the edges of a hooked piece.

Rug hooking whipping edges.

This is a sturdy finish that will protect the edge of the rug for years to come. This is a sturdy finish that will protect the edge of the rug for years to come. Next with the rug facing up fold the raw edge of linen up to the outer edge of your rug as close to the last row of hooking as possible. It is my fold forward finish for hooked rugs.

After the edge of the rug is prepared folded and secured in place with some simple basting it is time to whip the edge of your hooked rug. Then open the fold and cut on the fold line. Cut a piece of cloth 10 cm 4 inches longer and wider than your latch hook rug. Jul 12 2012 how to whip the edge or a hooked rug.

Fold all four fabric edges over on the wrong side of the fabric by three quarters of an inch. Article by cindi gay rug hooking. After 18 years of rug hooking i have developed a tried and true method. Repeat steps 1 and 2 alternately cutting the mesh and then folding and sewing that section until you have completed the entire rug on all four sides.

Jul 12 2012 how to whip the edge or a hooked rug. For more information on our issues check out our issues page. To estimate where to cut the corners fold the point of the linen towards the corner of the hooked rug.