Leave 5 threads for thick material or 4 for thinner material and make a hole and prod the other end through.
What is prodding in rug hooking.
Three dimensional rug hooking is gaining momentum in the fiber arts field as a way of accessorizing traditional work.
This technique is perfect for creating beautiful three dimensional blossoms.
Proddy is an old fashioned british variation of rug hooking using shaped pieces of wool fabric lifted up with a hook wool prod or prodding clasp.
Atw s laura bain visits artist meryl cook in dartmouth nova scotia and discovers the healing power of rug hooking.
To proddy with a prodder you work from the back of your rug making a hole with your prodder and prodding the end through catching hold with your other hand.
Proddy is a wonderfully simple old rug making technique.
Information for latch hooking locker hooking prodding punch needle rug hooking and making smyrna and ghiordes knots using a latch hook.
Hooking and prodding at rugmaking.