There are also different size blades to cut the wool into different size strips appropriate for your rug. Pattern costs range depending on size and intricacy. The biggest cost is not the pattern itself, but the wool material. Swatches are usually 6 pieces of material of gradient shades of one color. Experience rug hookers also dye their own material with dyes one can purchase through rug hooking suppliers.
Many patterns are available in kit formats which include the pattern, material and instructions.
Some suppliers will also cut the wool material for newcomers for no charge or a small fee. For newcomers to this craft, there are instruction books and video tapes available, but the best way to get started is with hands-on instruction. There are many wonderful Rug Hooking Guilds, Teachers, Workshops and Hooking Groups available to help you get started. These newer forms of rug hooking have gained quite a popularity and are quite fun to do. The tools required to actually hook the rug do not resemble hook used in Traditional rug hooking, but this form of rug making is commonly referred to also as rug hooking .