Intro to Punch Needle Rug Hooking

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Have you been wanting to try punch needle rug hooking? This class is designed for you. In this one-day class you will learn all the basics of punch needle rug hooking using an Oxford FINE punch needle. We will go over all the needles in class, both fine and regular, and you will learn what projects work best for them. You will see examples of the pattern punched with both the regular needles and the fine and see firsthand how a needle choice can influence a project. How to stretch monk’s cloth on a frame, kinds of frames, how to move a project on a frame, types of yarn, and different finishing options will all be covered while working on a whimsical gnome coaster set.

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$130/$120 Sauder Village Member

Skill level: Beginner 

Supply fee: Gnome Mug Rugs Kit- $80 includes pattern on monk’s cloth, a #14 Fine Punch Needle, and rug yarn.

Do you already own a #14 Oxford Punch needle? Subtract $35 from the kit price. If you want to dive right in with all the supplies, a frame for purchase can be arranged.

Punch needle rug hooking frames in a variety of sizes will be available to borrow for use during class, so you can figure out what size you might want someday.

Student supplies: Small sharp scissors