{"product_id":"wooden-punch-needle-tool-set-2-5-3-5-5mm","title":"Wooden Punch Needle Tool Set — 2.5, 3.5 \u0026 5 mm Needles with Long Threader","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"dh-video-desc\" controls=\"controls\" loop=\"loop\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" muted=\"muted\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"453\" height=\"255\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/c27860bf6c644d0ca6b35db8750c524f\/c27860bf6c644d0ca6b35db8750c524f.HD-720p-4.5Mbps-76919158.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm wooden handle that sits comfortably in your palm, a brass-coloured collar at the tip, and three metal needles that change the whole character of your work: this wooden punch needle tool set lets you go from fine, delicate loops to thick, plush rug texture without buying a second tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwap in the 2.5 mm needle for embroidery floss and fine yarn, the 3.5 mm for everyday DK and worsted, or the 5 mm for chunky yarn that fills a design fast. Push the yarn through with the long threader, punch, and watch the loops build up on the front of your fabric. It is the kind of tool you pick up for ten minutes and put down an hour later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery set comes with the handle, all three needles and a 24 cm threader, so you can start the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 wooden handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, 11.3 cm (4.45 in) long, with a brass-coloured collar that holds the needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 mm (10 cm \/ 4 in long), 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm (each 7 cm \/ 2.7 in long)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 long threader\u003c\/strong\u003e, 24 cm (9.4 in), long enough to reach through the handle and needle in one pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne needle arrives already fitted in the handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, so at first glance you will only see two loose needles in the packet. Unscrew the brass collar and the third one is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003e1 Set\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e2 Sets\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two sets is handy if you share the craft with a friend, or want two needle sizes threaded with different colours at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/7_ef9d5324-1e30-467d-baa3-7655cc7d77db.jpg?v=1772434590\" alt=\"Punch needle set sizes: 11.3 cm (4.45 in) handle, 10 cm and 7 cm needles, and 24 cm (9.4 in) threader\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Needle Size for Which Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedle diameter is what matters most in punch needle, because the yarn has to slide freely through the hollow needle. Too thick and it drags; too thin and the loops pull back out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e embroidery floss, fine and sport-weight yarn. Small, detailed designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e DK and many worsted yarns. The everyday all-rounder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e worsted, bulky and chunky yarn. Thick, plush loops for rugs, cushions and wall hangings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest your yarn by pulling it through the needle before you start. If it glides, it's the right size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscrew the brass collar, slide in the needle you want, and tighten it again. The video above shows the swap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed the threader up through the needle and handle, catch the yarn, and pull it back through so it runs the full length of the tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePass the yarn through the eye at the tip and leave a short tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretch your fabric drum-tight in a hoop or frame and punch from the back, keeping the needle eye facing the direction you are travelling. The loops form on the other side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/7_5cf71f2c-77b5-4422-b454-3439c369985e.jpg?v=1725350332\" alt=\"Wooden punch needle tool beside a hoop of burlap punched with brown, green and white yarn loops\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete beginners, people coming back to a craft they loved years ago, and makers who already punch and want a bigger needle for chunky yarn all buy this set. Because it covers three needle sizes, it is a sensible first tool: you can try fine floss work and thick rug yarn before deciding which you enjoy most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for wall hangings, cushion covers, coasters, small rugs, bag panels and anything else you can stretch in a hoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow This Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a single-size punch needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e one needle suits one range of yarn. Three diameters let you use the yarn you already own, from floss to chunky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a plastic punch needle pen:\u003c\/strong\u003e pens are light and often adjustable, but most have one needle diameter. This set gives you three real diameters and a solid wooden handle that is comfortable for long sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst buying needles one at a time:\u003c\/strong\u003e one handle, three needles and a threader in one set, so a spare size is always to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/2_4356dafe-8181-4460-aa25-3c7bea813993.jpg?v=1724399548\" alt=\"Hand holding the wooden punch needle with yarn threaded, next to the 5 mm, 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm needles and threader\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden handle, brass-coloured collar, metal needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the needles clean after use and keep them dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a needle starts to catch or fray the yarn, check the tip for fibre build-up and try the next size up for that yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe smallest needle is a snug fit in the collar; ease it in rather than forcing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a punch needle tool do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt pushes yarn through fabric from the back and leaves a loop on the front each time you lift it. Row by row, the loops build up into a soft, textured design, much faster than stitching by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fabric do I need for punch needle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn open-weave fabric that grips the loops. Monk's cloth is the usual choice for yarn; burlap and primitive linen also work. Keep it drum-tight in a hoop or frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs punch needle easy to learn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Once the needle is threaded, the motion is simply punch, drag a little, punch again. Most beginners finish a small first piece in an afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich needle size should I start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with the 5 mm needle and a bulky or chunky yarn. Bigger loops are forgiving and fill a design quickly, so you see progress straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I thread a punch needle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePush the long threader up through the needle tip until its loop comes out at the top of the handle, hook the yarn into it and pull it back down. Then thread the yarn through the eye at the tip. \u003cem\u003e(Not a \"People also ask\" question; from the search phrase \"how to thread a punch needle tool\".)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for rugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 5 mm needle with chunky yarn on rug-weight monk's cloth makes a thick, durable pile for small rugs and mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the needle, thread the yarn, and start punching. Everything you need to begin is in the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"I Sew Need It Crafts","offers":[{"title":"1 Set","offer_id":46075726070015,"sku":"CJYD192298801AZ","price":11.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Sets","offer_id":46075726102783,"sku":"CJYD192298802BY","price":18.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/1_190612a7-d97c-4454-a94c-b2b02705fb10.jpg?v=1724399279","url":"https:\/\/www.isewneeditcrafts.com\/products\/wooden-punch-needle-tool-set-2-5-3-5-5mm","provider":"I Sew Need It Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}