# How to Make an Area Rug
Things You'll Need
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Rug or mesh canvas (printed or blank)
- Latch hook
- Iron on rub binding
Instructions
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Cut the yarn into pieces that are about 1 inch; they can be longer or shorter, depending on preference. It is important that all the pieces are the same exact length.
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Fold a piece of yarn in half over the latch hook. Hold the yarn firmly in place with your finger.
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3
Insert the latch hook into one of the canvas squares as shown.
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Pull the yarn up so that it falls between the hook and the latch.
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Pull the hook down so that the latch closes. Make sure the yarn is caught between the latch and the hook
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6
Pull the hook down and out of the canvas square. Pull the yarn tight to complete to secure the knot.
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Repeat Steps 2-6, alternating yarn colors to make the design of your choice. When all the canvas squares are filled, your rug is finished. You can finish off the edges by using iron-on rug binding, following the instructions on the package.
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