The Gathering - Rug Hooking Pattern - Enlargeable Geometric Cardinal Birds Design

Pattern Format: Paper Pattern – Enlargeable & Customizable

About The Gathering Rug Hooking Paper Pattern:

The The Gathering Rug Hooking Pattern features a bold geometric floral design with four cardinals nestled among flowing leaves. This balanced composition blends nature and structure, creating a timeless design perfect for rug hooking or Oxford punch needle.

Ideal for rugs, pillows, or wall hangings, this pattern works beautifully as both a year-round piece and a seasonal accent.

The enlargeable paper pattern is cost-effective, and you can transfer your enlarged design onto your favorite foundation material. Instructions include size suggestions with percentages and a simple formula for creating a custom size, ensuring all design details and proportions are preserved.

The sample photo shows a thread-punch needle version to illustrate the design and color. The color guide and photo help with selecting wool or yarn colors, though slight variations in color and texture are normal.

Designed for Rug Hooking & Oxford Punch Needle (Rug Punch)

The pattern is intended for rug hooking or Oxford punch needle and can be enlarged to your desired size.

Note: For Oxford punch needle, directional designs may need to be reversed before enlargement.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Full-color placement guide for precise color planning
• Enlargeable pattern with included size suggestions & formula
• Customizable design — easily add borders or adjust proportions
• Suitable for rug hooking or Oxford punch needle
• Cost-effective — create pieces from small pillows to floor rugs
• Choose your favorite backing material to suit your space

Technique Options

Rug Hooking
Oxford Punch Needle (Rug Punch)

Product Details

Pattern Name: The Gathering
Format: Physical Paper Pattern
Original Pattern Size: 6 x 7 1/2 inches  (before enlargement)
Skill Level: [Beginner / Confident Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced]
Use For: Rug Hooking or Oxford Punch Needle

Suggested Finished Sizes:

The Gathering - 6 X 7 1/2 Enclosed Pattern size

• 200% = 12 x 15 Pillow / Table Mat
• 300% = 18 x 22 1/2 Large Pillow 
• 400% = 24 x 30   Small Rug 
• 500% = 30 x 37 1/2 Medium Rug
• 600%=  36 x 45 Large Rug

Use the included formula to create any custom size.

What's Included

• Original pattern (pre-enlargement size)
• Full-color photo of finished design
• Full-color placement guide
• Enlargement suggestions + formula
• Copyright permission slip (up to 3 personal enlargements)

Recommended Materials

• Rug hook or Oxford punch needle
• Rug hooking linen, monk's cloth, or rug warp
• Gripper frame, permanent marker, sharp scissors, strong lighting
• Lightbox or bright window for tracing
• Copy center or print shop (optional)

How to Use

1. Crop or trim the pattern
2. Enlarge to the desired size using the guide
3. Trace onto the backing material
4. Add borders if desired
5. Begin hooking or punching

Custom Size Options

Want it drawn on natural linen or professionally resized? Visit the Pattern Size Customization page.

FAQs

• Beginner-friendly? Yes — great for confident beginners and beyond.
• Digital download? No — physical paper pattern only.
• PDF available? Yes — see Rug Hooking PDF Patterns.
• Multiple enlargements? Up to three for personal use with a permission slip.

Important Information

• For personal use only
• Copyright protected — not for resale or distribution

Questions? Contact: orphanedwool@gmail.com

Designed by Orphaned Wool

Created by Kelly Kanyok, founder of Orphaned Wool, specializing in punch needle and rug hooking patterns inspired by nature and traditional textiles.

Copyright

The Gathering  © 2021 Kelly Kanyok – Orphaned Wool. All rights reserved.

This pattern is for personal use only. Copying, distributing, selling, or sharing this pattern in any form—including digital or printed versions—is prohibited. You may make up to three personal enlargements of the pattern for your own use, as permitted by the included copyright slip.