He explains his technique for both perfectly round circles and wonky slightly off kilter circles with their colorful irregularities.
Rug hooking circles.
So i made a pattern that would give practice in hooking circles.
I force the circle to touch one of background lines.
Jul 5 2017 gene shepherd demonstrates how to hook a circle in this easy to follow video.
I had already decided that there will be roughly two columns of circles.
Hook the first circle.
I am not making them perfect circles on purpose so no pattern no template.
Do you like perfectly round circles.
Gene explains his simple technique.
If you prefer wonky slightly off kilter circles you will learn how gene introduces the colorful irregularities that make his circles shine.
And for a beginner hooking circles can be a challenge.
Hooking in circles turned out to be much more enjoyable than running in circles.
Featuring hooks from fine to primitive with regular or ergonomic handles bent and straight shanks and a diverse range of handle shapes and sizes you re boundto fall in love with your next hook.
I ve only been rug hooking for a year and my first circles were pretty wobbly even downright square like.
When you feel like you re running around in circles you get frustrated.