How to Appropriately Cut Your Latch Hook Yarn

If you are involved in the craft of hooking rugs, it is important to know and understand how to appropriately cut your latch hook yarn.

You will discover this type of yarn in all different types and colors. In most instances, the manufacturers that create the yarn will actually cut it to a reasonable size for the task at hand.

Many find that by simply learning how to cut their own latch hook yarn, they are opening up a world of possibilities when it comes to their artistic creations.

In this brief guide, you will learn what you have to do in order to cut the latch hook yarn that you use.

The first step to cutting your latch hook yarn is to ensure that you count the holes that you will be using. 

Next, you will need to consider how long you want each of your pieces to be.

Once you have determined the length of the latch hook yarn, it is time to determine how many individual pieces that you will need.

Once you do this, cut your pieces evenly and wrap them around a section of cardboard - careful not to stretch the yarn.

Once you do this, take your scissors and cut the latch hook yarn to a measurement that is appropriate for your needs.