Knitting Rugs

April 2015

While a rug is an easy way to add warmth and character to a room, knitting one might seem daunting. But American sisters Nola and Linda have been creating rugs throughout their professional lives. In their new book, they show all the techniques you’ll need, from appliqué to dyeing and from crossover techniques to using recycled materials. And they use their original designs to show just how much fun rug-making can be. There are rugs inspired by Mondrian and Picasso, love heart rugs, rugs that look like a swim in a tropical sea rugs with letters and even a rug that looks like a brick wall. Each one is achievable project, even for the beginner. And each one is a project you’ll be excited to take on.

Nola Neidbreder has been teaching fiber art and handwork for eighteen years from her studio in St. Louis, Missouri, and across the country. She has written articles and projects for Home Companion and Rug Hooking magazines, as well as several books, and has appeared on local and national television news programs.

Linda Pietz learned to knit at the age of four and has spent the last forty-plus years passing on her love of knitting and other crafts to others through classes and workshops. She designs patterns for Bucilla, Dimensions, Cat’s Cradle and other companies, has been featured in several books, and has written articles for Rug Hooking magazine and other national magazines. She lives in northern California.