Twill Tape Binding and Whip Stitch Binding for Hooked Rugs

This is a brief tutorial on doing twill tape binding and also (at around 20 minutes in) whip stitch binding for hooked rugs.
*Note: I didn't mention, but when you are doing the whip stitch binding, IF you'd like that to be bulkier you can either a) leave a little more foundation on the rug and make a thicker "roll" to stitch around or b) fold in some cotton cording as you go.

[@tonyaregan6473]

My husband completed a latchhook rug years ago and I then started to attach a rug binding. Found your channel and learned something just now. I like your style and personality, so I subscribed. Thanks for being here!

[@diannawalker4844]

Excellent video!!! I’ve searched and searched for detailed instructions on finishing and you nailed it!! Thank you so much!!

[@ParrisHouseWoolWorks]

I'm so glad this helped!

[@cassiegreene9528]

This is the best tutorial I have ever seen on finishing a hooked rug. Wish I'd seen it years ago. Thank you!

[@ParrisHouseWoolWorks]

Thank you so much! It means the world to me when I hear that something like this has been helpful. Please feel free to share it to your rug hooking friends and encourage them to subscribe. I do plan to keep offering useful content here as I can make it happen. I'm in the throes of finishing up my second book manuscript, but after that I'll be turning a lot more attention to my RUclips channel. :)

[@jomacphail9711]

I have a question about the twill binding, How far into the hooked piece should you stitch. You said you were not right at the edge. So are you working on the first row or perhaps even the second row that was hooked? Thank you in advance for your response. I liked the tutorial.

[@danielel9191]

Thanks, this is a great tutorial!

[@dianathorpe2280]

Thank you very much! That was most helpful. Did you say how wide the backing edge should be when you cut it down? Also, about how long do you cut your yarn lengths? Thx so much!!

[@ParrisHouseWoolWorks]

Hi Diana! I usually have the edge just about the width of my serger foot, or maybe between 1/2 to 3/4 inch, BUT you can absolutely make it wider if you think you want more bulk underneath your whip stitching (might be appropriate for larger rugs or you could add cording). I cut my yarn lengths around 3 or 4 feet at a time so that it doesn't get all wound up and start to double over as I'm stitching. If it does, you can always just let the needle hang to rewind it, but I don't make my yarn lengths too long for that reason, especially if they're prone to de-plying. I hope this helps!

[@dianathorpe2280]

@@ParrisHouseWoolWorks Yes thank you so much!!

[@suebosco3318]

Thanks Beth!

[@natashashubina1447]

Thank you very much!

[@ParrisHouseWoolWorks]

You're welcome!

[@rb4108]

Please show how you did the corner even if it takes a few minutes.