'Hooked on Words' offers inspiration with many images of hooked rugs, all with words; from primitive to fine-cut examples. Rug hookers will read about the design and development of several rugs from conception to completion. This book includes background information about type and designing with type. It also contains techniques for readers to incorporate lettering into their own hooking with methods that are plain and simple to precise and complex. It also features special rugs that are samples, games, signs and some rugs that even have secrets. Filled with examples that will interest both beginners and experienced rug hookers, this is a book that will appeal to any practising artist.