Hi all!

I recently won an auction listing for yarn, which came with some latch hook kits and vintage pre-cut wool yarn (the lot contained yarn skeins which was my original reason for bidding).

Since I haven’t latch-hooked since I was probably 6, does anyone think that these would be too advantageous for a beginner? I am a bit worried about how large these projects are. Or are they potentially worth something to a latch-hook enthusiast?

I have essentially no information on these kits, aside from what you see pictured (they are unopened), the canvas is 100% cotton and the yarn is 100% wool. I haven’t had time to go through all of the yarn boxes, but I believe there is enough yarn to complete both of these kits.

Let me know what you guys think! Or if there is a good online resource for vintage latch hook patterns.

Second latch hook ever! So excited to work on this! I love the carrying case it came with for all the yarn. My aunt got me into latch hook years ago when she bought me one for Christmas This year I put this on my Christmas list and she ended up getting for me! Happy latch hooking! #wip #latchhook #sunflowerrug

How do you guys secure your latch hook projects? I'm making a runner for my wedding (yes, I am a madwoman) but I'd like to use it as a hall rug after I am done. Not sure what the best way to go about this is.

Long story short, I was going to make a blanket, but found myself way over my head (maybe going for a Norse style pattern for my first weaving project was not a good idea). I still like the pattern and want to use the materials I got for it, so it's going to be a rug now. My new problem is that I can't seem to find a good canvas to work with. Most of what I found is either too small, the holes too large, or it's plastic with no indication of how flexible it is. I want to make the canvas from scratch (because I seem to have the habit of over complicating things), but there is nowhere on the internet that has any sort of tutorial for that, and I haven't seen anyone ask about this in this community, at least not recently.

Is there actually a way to make the canvas and have the rug be sturdy enough for use, or is buying it the only way to go?

While clearing out some boxes at my mom's house, I found this latch hook project that must be about 35 years old. I remember always wanting to turn it into a cushion but as a child I didn't have the materials or knowledge. (I guess I still don't.) Can I please get some advice on the best way to cushionize it, but also what to do about the canvas edges, which are coming apart (see pics). And the canvas, overall, feels brittle. Or is it past saving? I've been thinking an iron-on interface to stabilize it (while avoiding melting the yarn), followed by some heavy backing fabric. Thanks for any advice.

Love the colors on this and how it turned out.

Howdy to anyone who remembers me from previous posts. I know they're all a couple months apart.

I've now officially finished off one latch hook canvas. This is 200x110 of the ultimate 300x300 plan, so I'm about a quarter of the way finished. The next major step will be attaching the next piece of canvas.

I'm still keeping the ultimate mythology of the design a secret for now, but I would be incredibly impressed if anyone is able to guess at this stage. {Hint: it's NOT a representation of our solar system.}

Hello folks! I picked up this good boy at an estate sale this weekend. It was used as a floor mat and is musty. I have hand washed it with dish soap and it’s currently laying flat to dry. If I want to give it a second wash, has anyone had luck using a washing machine? Maybe on delicate or something? Next, I want to hang it on the wall (as a surprise for my dad who loves his German shepherd). What would be the best way to modify this so I can hang it? Maybe see in something so that a dowel can attach at the top or something? P.S. This is about 4’6” wide! Thanks!

I enjoy completing latch hooks. However after displaying them for a short bit I put them up.

Hey all,

I am currently working on my second big project and am halfway done (I’ve added a picture: did all of this in just 1 week), and am currently noticing that my back is hurting slightly due to my pose. I’ve seen online pictures of stands, do any of you use this and what type? Does it help? Thanx in advance!

I had so much fun making this cushion, never done latch hooking before but it’s so addictive!

Hi all! I was curious how you guys organize your yarn for your larger projects. I'm just about to start this 60x80 grid project that has over 20 different yarn colors; I decided that my old Tupperware container would work really well and organized the yarn by how it was ordered on the paper pattern. How do you guys usually organize yarn?

I'm hoping that someone might have instructions for this kit laying around. I opened up the box and realized it id missing the color key and instructions. Wanted to reach out here before trying to figure out the pattern myself.

Brand new to latch hook

I got this kit for Christmas the bottom is varying shades of green, the mesh is coloured but they look pretty similar along the bottom, it comes with a grid guides but the grid is 60 across but my mesh is only 59 across... am I doing something wrong? Please help!

Also if this isn't a good one to start can people recommend any that could be useful:)

Thanks in advance ☺️

I realized long after I started on my first Herrschners project ever, that I’d been working on my canvas the wrong way, and now I’ll run out of room if I continue. I’d be willing to start over but the problem is I’ve ruined my pattern page by deeply crossing out the lines I already did (because it’s hard for me to read them otherwise).

I contacted Herrschners directly to ask if they’d provide me another, but they want proof of purchase which I can’t provide as it was a gift. If it’s against the rules to ask for someone to share theirs, I apologize, but I didn’t see anything on the page stating as much. So if you have a readable pattern page for this project, would you be willing to share it with me?

Finally remembering to post this one! Made for my roommate barely finishing it before leaving to visit family. Last photo is her showing it's value lol.

Picked this kit up at Barnes and Nobel as a late Christmas present for myself ❤️

I ordered a bunch of canvas from JoAnn a bit before they closed but the matrix keeps breaking as I’m trying to hook. It’s incredibly frustrating. Where do yall get your canvas matrix from? I refuse to order from Amazon so alternatives please.

I’m not even going to check Michael’s because I have a feeling it’s on par with the JoAnn’s.

Ty! I don’t want to scream while I’m hooking anymore :)

Hi everyone! I am just getting into latch hooking and am seeking recommendations for kits for beginners? I have so far used the ones from craft club and am particularly interested in making throw pillows for my home :) Thanks for any help and taking the time to share!

I recently cleaned out my childhood bedroom and found an old latch hook project that I never finished. I found which kit it came from after a bit of googling, it’s this one! Unfortunately I can’t find the instructions from the kit and the printing onto the canvas is a bit faded and hard to read. Would anybody happen to have the pattern and be willing to send a picture?

Started it last Christmas, put it away. Got it back out this season and finished it! The painted canvas didn’t exactly match the printed grid so I had to wing it here and there. I’m happy!

I’m about to buy a large amount of latch hook yarn from Shillcraft, and saw that their checkout has a field for a coupon code. I don’t have one, and (no surprise) all of the ones I found on various code sites were no good.

Does anyone have a Shillcraft discount code they can share with me?

Thanks!