Utterly Hooked Designs

Utterly Hooked Design's is a small Business that sells Latch Hook Kits and rug making supplies. All the kits are designed by myself, hooked by me and then packed and shipped by me Clare Utley.

I was born in North Yorkshire and live with my husband on our farm in the Dales. We have three children and a dog named Polly.

I have always loved being creative. It all started as a small girl with making dolls clothes, then dressmaking, embroidery and onto soft furnishings when I had my own home to decorate. There is nothing more energising and relaxing as creating something with your hands. When it’s finished you can then step back and admire your work.

I fell into Latch Hooking by accident. My mum bought me a kit she found at a charity fair and I was hooked! After doing further kits I felt quite dissatisfied with the quality of designs and yarn. I decided to make my own and started my research. I found a company that could supply me with superior yarn and great colours and I set off on my first project.

Nowadays we all have such busy lives, it's important to remember to take a few moments to get creative. Making beautiful things is so good for the heart and soul. The repetitive movement of Latch hooking is a great stress reliever. You can pick it up and put it down and not worry about where you left it. You can watch television, listen to the radio, be among friends and family, do a little bit while dinner’s in the oven. You don’t need mountains of expensive equipment, it is so easy any one can do it and it doesn’t matter if you are right or left handed!

Clare Utley (Founder and designer)