Rug Hooking Learning Library - Free Guides, Tutorials & Resources

Orphaned Wool rug hooking learning library

Learning Library – Rug Hooking

Welcome to the Orphaned Wool Rug Hooking Library—a growing collection of free educational guides, tutorials, and resources designed to help you learn, improve, and enjoy the art of traditional rug hooking.

Whether you're picking up a rug hook for the first time or have years of experience, you'll find practical articles covering beginner techniques, foundation fabrics, wool strips, tools, finishing methods, and the differences between rug hooking and rug punching. You'll also find a carefully curated Resources & Trusted Suppliers guide featuring many of the companies and organizations I personally recommend.

As new tutorials and educational articles are added, this library will continue to grow into a comprehensive reference for rug hookers of all skill levels.

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Orphaned Wool rug hooking learning library collection of guides and tutorials

About the Learning Library

The Orphaned Wool Learning Library is a growing collection of free guides, tutorials, and articles created to support fiber artists at every stage. Whether you're just beginning or refining your skills, these resources are here to help you enjoy every loop you create.

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Copyright & Personal Use

© 2026 Kelly Kanyok / Orphaned Wool. All rights reserved.

All content on this page—including text, images, patterns, tutorials, and instructional guides—is for personal use only. Redistribution, reproduction, resale, or sharing without prior written permission is prohibited. Thank you for respecting the time, care, and creativity invested in these resources.

With gratitude,

Kelly Kanyok