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Legend of Zelda Latch Hook Rug

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Legend of Zelda Latch Hook Rug

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Hi all!

Just thought I'd share a recent project I completed as a moving in present to my partner (and myself :P) as we've recently bought our first house together.

I've never given latch hooking a go before, but it was really straghtforward to pick up and the project grew really quickly (which is always nice :D ). I made the pattern using my usual cross stitch pattern making software, but then selected the wool colours from an online retailer. The colour selection is a lot more limited than DMC/Anchor threads, so making a pattern with limited colours is definitely a must and I had to compromise on a couple of colours due to limited choice.

All in all, I'm pretty chuffed with the way it's turned out, although having spent a fair amount of time making it, I'm a bit worried about it getting dirty if it's actually used as a rug! Are there any other latch-hookers (?! is there a more appropriate term XD) on here with any tips about displaying work?
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It looks phenomenal! Congrats on finishing it...and the new house!
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If I had that, I'd feel like I was about to fight a boss every time I entered the room! I love it, and many congrats on the new home :D
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That is fantastic!

In terms of care yes it will get a bit dirty and freyed with regular use (enforcing a no shoes policy will help). I recently washed one that my mother made about 20 years ago - gently handwashed in luke warm water with a splash of wool wash and dried flat in the shade - and it came up nice and clean. If the ends get a bit freyed you can snip them back a tiny bit to get rid of scraggly bits.
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Thanks for the kind words and advice :).

Wow, 20 years is impressive! Gives me hope that mine will last a while too in that case!

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I absolutely love this!! Is there any way you would consider posting your pattern? I would love to make one for my living room.

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Sure thing! You'll have to find your own wool though unless you're based in the UK?

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Awenmir wrote:Sure thing! You'll have to find your own wool though unless you're based in the UK?
I'm based in Canada. Luckily we have oodles of wool-based supply stores.

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LunaBelle1688 wrote:
Awenmir wrote:Sure thing! You'll have to find your own wool though unless you're based in the UK?
I'm based in Canada. Luckily we have oodles of wool-based supply stores.
Here you go- best of luck putting your own together! :)
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Awenmir wrote:
LunaBelle1688 wrote:
Awenmir wrote:Sure thing! You'll have to find your own wool though unless you're based in the UK?
I'm based in Canada. Luckily we have oodles of wool-based supply stores.
Here you go- best of luck putting your own together! :)
YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Thank you so much!!

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