Hooking a rug

Hooking seemed quite natural to many of the boys, and you could never imagine how proud they were of their work. One of the boys made and carved a footstool and hooked a top for it. It was very well done.

Not knowing the circumstances of the boy, and thinking to help him, I asked him if he would like to sell it. "Lady, are you crazy?" he said incredulously, "I wouldn't sell that footstool for $200."

Of course we had to sometimes coax them to hook, or to keep at it after they started, but there would always be some who eagerly awaited each lesson.

One boy made a rug while lying flat upon his back. The frame was suspended over him just high enough so that he could reach the lower part. His technique was perfect! Every loop was pulled in evenly and with great precision.