I am currently making one out of old fabric. This is called looker hooking. Nice craft. Very relaxing..The latch hook one's come in kit form and made with wool. I did make 3 pirate ones for the grandchildren. Not keen to do that one again :-)
I make them out of bits of old fabric, the same way as my mother and grandmother did, with a latch hook. This is a bedside rug I made for GS's room here. I have the bits cut up for another one, but haven't started it yet!
Love that pirate ship rug solazure - whichever grandchild that was destined for, s/he must be thrilled with it .
M0nica a stair carpet? . Huge respect to your DD. That is what I call dedication. How will she bear to allow people to actually walk on it? It would break my heart to see it get even slightly worn after all that work .