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From rag rugging to latch hook kits and knitted rugs, here are our favourite DIY rug kits to try

There’s nothing more satisfying than a handmade craft project that you can show off and impress your friends and family with.

Rug making kits have made making your own interior décor pieces so easy. Whether you’re keen to try rag rugging which is a brilliant sustainable craft as it used up fabric, latch hook rugs which are made using yarns or you’re keen to try and make your own rug using techniques like knitting, we’ve researched the best rug kits on the market and there really is something for everyone, including beginner and intermediate crafters.

You need three main things to make a rug. Firstly, you need a backing material, which in rag rugging is typically a hessian style fabric, while a printed canvas is common for latch hook rugging. Additionally, you need the rug making tools, and either fabric or yarn to make the pile on your design.

The main difference between rag rugs and latch hook rugs is that rag rugs are made from strips of fabric and latch hooks are made from yarn, it’s down to personal choice, which you prefer. In both craft kits you’ll receive pre-cut materials to get you started. Despite the name, rag rug kits refer to the process and can include everything from cushions to wall hangings as well as rugs.

The technique doesn’t differ much between the crafts as you use the same tool, you’re simply either pulling through fabric or yarn. Because fabric is heavy, rag rugs tend to be made on hessian fabrics, while latch hooks are made on printed canvases. Both have holes in which is where you pull the fabric through. If you’re a craft enthusiast why not try both? Check out our round up to choose a rag rug kit and latch hook kit and see which you prefer.

In this guide we’ve shortlisted rag rug kits, latch hook rug kits and other creative craft techniques but another popular technique used for rug making is punch needle embroidery. Mostly punch needle is used for smaller pieces however you can use punch needle to make rugs, too. If you’re keen to try out punch needling you can also see pick of the best punch needle kits to get you started.

No Drama Llama! One of the cutest rug kits we've come across, this colourful lllama latch hook rug kit comes in a smart carry case so you can take it with you on your travels and craft on the go.

Play with colour and pattern to create your own handmade rug. Guests won't believe you made it when they pop round to your home!

Home Sweet Home! If you're looking for rug kits to brighten up your home decor then this design would make a wonderful door mat to greet you. The rug kit contains pre-cut yarn so you don't need to worry about working out how much you need, simply get out the tool and start latching.

All aboard! This vibrant, fun latch hook rug would be great to make for a friend for a house warming present, or perhaps to gift them if they've just bought a camper van! It includes everything you need to make a rug including pre-cut yarn, colour coded canvas and a latch hook tool.

What a sweetie! Take advice from this sloth and go slow as you learn how to make your first latch hook rug with this easy to follow rug kit. As this is a smaller round rug, it's a great project for children.

Master new latch hook skills with this beautiful rug kit which includes an easy to follow pattern printed on latch hook canvas. Your finished design will measure 30.5cm square and is ideal for turning into a cushion.

This Rugged Life Rag Rug Kit is perfect for beginners, not just because it's an introduction kit for crafters who are new to rag rugging, but because it's been designed by a Rag Rug Expert. Professional Rag Rugger Elspeth Jackson is the author of two rag rug books including Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners. She also runs workshops and her kits are some of the best we've come across.

You'll be able to make your own metre-long rug with this rug making kit, which contains the hessian backing and rag rug tools needed to make a sturdy, hardwearing new rug for your home.

Made using strips of cotton, this rug kit is a great upcycling project for eco-conscious crafters as every aspect of the craft kit is recycled from the main materials to the packaging. You'll end up with a lovely shaggy cushion ideal for sprucing up your home.

Wreaths don't need to be round! This rainbow rag rug kit isn't just colourful and a joy to look it, it's also easy to make. The kit includes a heart frame, materials and instructions and as well as the basic strip rugging technique, it also contains ribbon so you can add flowers to the design.

Rag rugging is also referred to 'hook and proggy', which was a popular craft in Northern England so it's great to see there are also 'proggy' rug kits available. This one comes with fleece strips to make a ladybird.

Starting small is the best way when you're trying a new craft for the first time. You can make a small daisy flower in this rag rug kit, a great little project to give you enough experience to practise using a rag rug hook and you'll end up with a product you can wear and enjoy.

Cute, colourful and full of character, pom poms are so versatile. Not only are they great for kids crafts projects, they also make a fantastic rug! This pom pom rug kit contains rainbow yarn balls to make a soft and fluffy rug to brighten up a bedroom – teenagers in particular would love it.

There are many types of rug kits available and this one is for a knitted rug. If you like the classic sheepskin rugs but fancy making your own, this loopy knitting technique is very effective. It's made from pure merino yarn.