Secrets of Color in Hand-Hooked Rugs

Complete guide to selecting and using color in a hooked rug.

A pattern or an original design has been chosen and transferred to backing material, and you’re all set to begin a new project.  But, what colors do you use together?  Color selection is one of the hardest decisions to make when planning the rug.  It’s the most crucial part to making the finished product look fantastic or just so-so.  The Secrets of Color in Hand-Hooked Rugs will explain color theory and help you take the guesswork out of color planning your rug.  

Complete with how-to instructions and easy to follow directions on every aspect of selecting and choosing color.

• Characteristics, classification, and composition of color
• In-depth study of color harmonies – monochromatic, complementary, and analogous
• Color planning from wheel to wool
• Close-up shots that show color detail

74pp, color photos, color wheel, from Rug Hooking Magazine