Then slide the hook under one of the single strands on your canvas so that it comes up again.
How to clean a latch hook wall hanging.
It s commonly used by textile conservationists and is sold at tack shops as a horse shampoo orvus wa paste.
I cut mine to measure about 14 x 28.
The book recommends a solution of 1 teaspoon of orvus wa paste in 1 quart of water.
Remove the straight pins when all the ends are secured.
Use a mild liquid laundry soap only if absolutely necessary test on an inconspicuous section of yarn before washing to make sure it will be color safe.
You may need to soak it for an hour for the water to penetrate the wool fibers.
Fill with clean water and repeat the process until the water is clear.
See the example below.
Another book suggests that you use a new product designed specifically for cleaning hooked rugs called heirloom care.
Remove the stopper and let the dirty water drain out.
Pin them in place with straight pins.
Avoid agitating treat it as you would a fine woolen sweater.
Then place two strands of yarn under your hook.
Hold all four strand ends in one hand so that they are just about at the crook of your latch hook.
Use a needle and thread to secure them in place with an overcast stitch.
Hand wash a latch hook rug made with cotton yarn in cool water.
Cut your latch hook canvas to your preferred size.
Before a bit flat and matted after a cool machine wool wash and a couple of days on the radiator it s all fresh and fluffy again.
Attach the non sewn end of rug binding to the bottom of the latch hook rug.
Bend the non sewn ends of the binding to the rug s bottom.