Just exactly how wide is a #8 cut? Should I buy a bent hook or a straight hook? What type of frame is best? How do I determine how much wool I will need? This handy guide, sized to tuck into a project bag or pocketbook, will provide the answers. Filled with fiber facts and hooking hints, it will become a classic: a source of facts, tips, and techniques for all rug hookers. The book is beautifully illustrated with line drawings of hooks, frames, cutters, hooking motifs, and much more, and includes definitions of rug hooking terms, wool and fabric facts, color terminology, and basic dyeing information.