I want to welcome you to my new blog!
My name is Donna Jacobson, an author, teacher, crocheter, and avid crafter from Anchorage, Alaska. In 1999, I started my business called Alaska Locker Hooking Etc., when I wrote and self-published the first locker hooking book written on fabric entitled, “Locker Hooking With Fabric Strips”.
I know you’re thinking, “WHAT in the world is locker hooking??”
Well, it’s an old rug hooking technique that started around the early 1900’s in Great Britain. Using fabric strips (or thick yarn or roving), latch hook canvas, a locker hook (which is a 6.5″ long crochet hook and the other end has a large needle ‘eye’), and strong yarn (which is threaded through the ‘eye”), you can make beautiful and sturdy rugs, wall hangings, clothing, belts, blankets, pet beds, lots of kitchen items, frames, purses, baskets, and tons of home decor and accessories. Things that you can actually use and wear! It’s really easy, quick, inexpensive, portable, and just plain fun!
A steel locker hook used in "locker hooking"
It’s really great for those who love fabric and yarn and a great way to use up those scraps!
No….it’s not latch hooking. It’s just different!
I have soooo much to share with you!
Donna
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