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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Needlework - Latch Hook

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Overview

Wooden handle, metal stem, with hook at the end and a small extension (latch).

Historical information

Latch hooking is an easy and versatile rug-making technique that involves using a special tool called a latch hook to knot short strands of yarn through a rug canvas. Latch hooking is used to make rugs, wall hangings, cushions, and other decorative items.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.217

Item type

Needlework Equipment

Themes

Material

Metal

Wood

Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Contextual information

Latch hooking involves using the tool to pull yarn through the holes of a canvas. The process is to wrap a strand of yarn around the hook, insert it into a square of the canvas, and then pull the hook back out. The latch catches the yarn and knots it in place. This process is repeated row by row until the design is complete

Keywords

Needlework Equipment

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Thursday, 30 July, 2026

Completeness

83

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