Compact, take-anywhere guide of essential information for rug hookers.Organized by topic for easy-to-find answersBeautifully illustrated with line drawings of hooks, frames, cutters, hooking motifs, and much moreDefinitions of rug hooking terms, wool and fabric facts, color terminology, and basic dyeing informationIndispensable resource for beginners and experts alikeJust exactly how wide is a #8 cut? Should I buy a bent hook or a straight hook? What type of frame is best? How do I determine how much wool I will need? This handy guide, sized to tuck into a project bag or pocketbook, will provide the answers