Finally a few years ago I decided to unpack it and give it a try, I have to say that I enjoyed it so much. It was lots and lots of fun. I am disappointed that there is still a lack of nice latch hook kits out there and that they are all incredibly expensive as I would love to do some more of them. If anyone knows where I can even get the base printed canvas and the wool lengths separately that would be wonderful.
Anyway here is the one I finished in all its glory. I still love it and have decided that I will try and get it finished off as a wall hanging this year so it can join our decorations.
Aww, your finish is simply gorgeous with Santa looking all fluffy and cosy and ready for a big hug! You've done a brilliant job! There's no indication of size so how big is it?
ReplyDeleteI did latch hook kits as a young girl. What a nice size finish! And just in time for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI love this project and think he will make a lovely wall hanging. Sorry I can't help re where to buy canvases and threads though x
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteMy grandpa taught me to latch hook. He started doing it when he was in the hospital to keep himself from getting too bored. The first rug he finished was always in the entry way of my grandparents' house (now I wonder what happened to it...) I always remember getting really excited when I had the roll of little yarns to work with (and my grandfather was very proud of his yarn-frugality... if he had *just enough* to finish he would show it off! lol!)
Great finish, as you say the kits are still quite limited. I have a huge one sat in my craft box with only a few rows done. Maybe one day I will get it finished.
ReplyDeleteDid you have a look at sew and so? I know they sell the backing etc.
Looks great :-) I never got into latch hook but have a friend who loves it. Yes, I've noticed how expensive they can be; sometimes I see them on clearance. Have fun with it :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic !!:) well done!
ReplyDeleteYou should do what I do now, and make your own latch hook projects! I bought the blank canvas, made my own pattern, then just cut lengths of regular yarn to use. It works great!
ReplyDeleteVery cool latch hook Santa!! I helped my cousin latch hook a rug replicated from the Shining. It was fun and a huge piece. Take a look:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sashakrieger.com/the-overlook
Congrats on the great finish. I have lotsssssss of latch hook kits that I would be very happy to sell you cheap.
ReplyDeleteLinda
He looks great :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen the canvas for sale at michaels near the kits. The yarn I could only suggest buying as full skeins and cutting yourself. It would seem like a lot of work but if you had access to a long slicer thing you could cut several at once
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish!
ReplyDeleteHere it is....hot off the press!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.everythinglatchhook.com/
I hope that helps!
Pooh this is lovely, I am just about to start my very first one so this has really encouraged me that I can do it !!!
ReplyDeleteBlack Sheep Wools my LNS has a good selection. I can't tell you whether they are cheap or not as I've no idea what they cost! I have a very vague memory of having tried this at school...
ReplyDeleteCute finish. First DH and I used to do this while watching TV. We usually did large ones, so he would work on one side and I would work on the other.
ReplyDeleteOooh this is a really cute latch hook design and will make an adorable wall hanging! Santas should be fuzzy haha. I did one a long while ago that involved a huge amount of pink. I could never stand for them to actually become rugs though! Wonder what happened to that piece...
ReplyDeleteHe looks so sweet x
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet Santa! He's so fluffy!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love this Santa, he's so cute! I used to latch hook when I was younger, and all three of my boys did kits for 4H projects. I know there are still places you can buy kits online, I'm just not sure of the pricing. Check out these websites:
ReplyDeletewww.herrschners.com
www.marymaxim.com
Hope you find something you like!
Love this piece. I agree with you in that there aren't alot of great choices in the latchhook kits. But this one is fantastic. Beautiful finish and in time for Christmas too.
ReplyDeletexo Alicia