Step-by-Step Directions for VIP Hooking
Step 1
On black and white enlargement of the image you wish to hook, mark all the lightest areas with the yellow highlighter; mark all of the darkest areas with the green highlighter.
Step 2
Study the areas that are unmarked. There should be areas that are a little darker (usually areas immediately adjacent to the green highlighted areas) and areas that are a little lighter (usually areas adjacent to the yellow highlighted areas. Mark the dark-mediums with an orange highlighter; mark the light-mediums with a pink highlighter.
Step 3
Hook into the yellow highlighted areas #1 and #2 values. Use the white/natural wool for highlights.
Step 4
Hook into the green highlighted areas the #7 and #8 values.
Step 5
Hook into the orange highlighted areas the #5 and #6 values.
Step 6
Hook into the pink highlighted areas the #3 and #4 values.
Step 7
Finish out background.