About Us

Alaska Locker Hooking Etc. has been in business since 1999. It all started when one curious Alaskan, Donna Jacobson, wrote and published the first and most comprehensive book on locker hooking with fabric entitled, “Locker Hooking With Fabric Strips“, copyright 1999. This started a “locker hooking revolution” from Anchorage, Alaska and throughout the USA! We continue to promote locker hooking and sell books, patterns, kits, and supplies all over the world.

Our website is an informational website and is linked to our Online Etsy Shop where you can purchase our products. You may find other treasures on Etsy too!We also have our Anchorage store, Alaska HomeCrafters Emporium, which is next to L’Aroma Cafe and Bakery. Here you will not only find Donna Jacobson’s work, but many other talented vendors who sell their arts and crafts, as well as a huge selection of other unique and wonderful gifts! Be sure to drop into L’Aroma and stay awhile!

Donna is an experienced crocheter and teaches at Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts in South Anchorage on Dimond Blvd. She has numerous Crochet Patterns, which have proven very successful! In 2009 with the increase prices of printing and the down economy, locker hooking and crochet books and patterns became available. No shipping & handling fees! Donna also published a second locker hooking book entitled, “The Basics: Locker Hook A Mug Rug” copyright 2009, which is a smaller and more affordable beginners instructional book. It is also included in the Beginning Locker Hooking Kits.

What is Locker Hooking?

Locker hooking is an old “rug hooking technique” originating in Great Britain in the early 1900′s. Using a locker hook (a crochet hook with a large needle ‘eye’), yarn (threaded through ‘eye’), fabric strips, and latch hook rug canvas, you can make rugs, wall hangings, baskets, purses, frames, clothing, blankets, kitchen and home decor, and accessories! It’s fast, easy, portable, and fun! It’s a great way to make things with your scraps!

What are Alaskan Stuffies?

Our adorable handmade Alaskan Stuffies are soft, colorful, crazy creatures and made for ALL ages! They are just waiting and are ready to be adopted! Each one is handmade using fleece, cotton or faux fur, and locked child safety eyes. All come with an “Adopt Me, Take Me Home, Love Me and Give Me a Name!” card and a washing instruction tag. They are machine washable. Some have pockets for treasures, some wear crochet beanies, but all have BIG hearts and are very huggable and make you smile and laugh!

What are Alaskan Crocheted Rocks?

Our Alaskan Crocheted Rocks are not only beautiful, but very functional! Each natural rock is hand-picked from Alaskan beaches, cleaned, and then each one is crocheted using 100% cotton thread and embellished with beads and vintage buttons. We find them naturally polished from the Alaskan ocean’s waves! They are perfect for napkin and paper weights, bookends, doorstops, home and outdoor decor (display in bowls, on windowsills, and in gardens), for weddings, and they make unique gifts for anyone!