We ll go through the basics of punch needle rug hooking.
How to make a rug with yarn punch needle.
The regular needle works well with heavier yarn and knitting wool.
If you only have thinner yarns you can also double or triple the threads.
Pull the needle back out of the fabric and hold onto the end of the yarn.
Pull the end of the yarn through the fabric so the tail is at the front.
There will also be a variety of yarn to work with.
Learn how to make this beautiful punch needle rug hooking pillow including how to make your own frame and a free floral pattern.
The next item you ll need for punch needle embroidery is yarn.
When i started researching punch rug making it looked as if i was going to have to spend quite a bit of cash just to get set up.
And then about 30 minutes to complete the binding.
Choosing yarn for punch needle embroidery.
Sometimes referred to speed needle rug hooking it is the needle manufactured by the oxford company that allows you to punch wool rug yarn or wool fabric strips thru the base cloth to create your design.
A couple of years ago i attempted making punch needle ornaments with embroidery thread and recently i decided to try and make a pillow with punch needle rug hooking using yarn.
Larger punch needle tools like the amy oxford punch needle are used with bulky wool yarns on specialty backing fabrics with a looser weave like monk s cloth primitive linen burlap or rug warp.
However i ended up having to improvise as i went using less detail because i was running out of yarn.
A rule of thumb is that the yarn can be as thick as the punch needle itself.
It took me about 3 hours to complete each color of yarn.
Every attendee will receive a 30x30 cm frame stretched with monk s cloth.
And push the needle through.
I recommend wool that is suitable for knitting needles between 6 and 8 mm and measures between 100 130m 100g.
I have always admired hooked rugs and even have a few in my home.
Learn the fundamentals of punch needle rug hooking in this 3 hour workshop on april 26 in berlin neukölln.