Crab patternThis pattern shows a single crab running sideways in the surf. Adapted from a painting by Mike Meissner. 16 in by 16 in The pillow shown was hooked by Elizabeth Kelly in 4 cut wool strips. Lynne Gill did double duty. She hooked one live and one cooked on the top row. The bottom row shows the crab hooked by Gail Hock, the fringed pillow by Kathy Cowart, and the last image by Susan Case.

and its soft hand

Linen has always been the gold standard as a backing for hooked rugs

it is the most durable fabric for rugs

The piece shown was hooked in 6-cut wool strips

or overdye as you wish

The pattern is 18 by 18 inches and drawn on linen

but custom sizes are available

Standard size is 14 in by 72

Make it as a square rug or without a background it is stunning as a wall hanging

One of two pillows to match the Crystal Flakes rug

This rug hooked in 6-cut strips

24 by 28 inches