By Theresa Pulido - Krause Publications (2009) - Paperback - 128 pages - ISBN 160061129X

"Not your grandma's locker hooking.""(Unless Gram is one hip chick!)"Hook, Loop & Lock"Create Fun and Easy Locker Hooked Projects"Go ?loopy? for locker hooking - a fun, easy-to-learn method for turning strips of fabric or yarn into fabulous home decor, stylish fashion accessories and one-of-a-kind gifts. In this book, traditional locker hooking breaks out of its homespun country image, showing that it can be bold, modern, wild, whimsical ? whatever you want it to be! You?ll be ?hooked? once you see the fabulous projects inside - from super-simple candy-stripe coasters and funky placemats, to retro-chic bags, exquisite luminaries and custom cozies for your cell phone, digital camera or mp3 player. (I just think if we say ?cool?, it no longer IS cool)Look inside for: 31 original projects from various artists, complete with patterns and step-by-step instructionsa diverse combination of techniques, textures and materials?ribbons, beads and snazzy fibers, silk, mohair, wool ? even recycled plastic bags!everything a beginner needs to know for happy results, from basic supplies to finishing techniques Recreate a project as-is, or alter colors and patterns to suit your style. Once you?ve got the basics down, there's nothing stopping you from creating your own original rugs, pillows, wall-hangings and more!