How to get started with punch needle as a hobby
If you're anything like me, you've probably seen hundreds of punch needling tik toks, reels, shorts, or videos online which then spurred you to go down the rabbit hole of trying to figure out what it is and how do you get your hands on it. Somehow in your search, you landed on this blog that is going to guide you through how to get started with punch needling as hobby. For me, the satisfying pop-pop-pop of the punch needle going through fabric had me hooked. I am going to begin by telling you the top tips I found helpful so you have that BEFORE you begin. Tips for Success Start Simple: Begin with a straightforward design to get the hang of punch needling before tackling more complex patterns. Think a heart, star, happy face. This also means keeping your colours simple. Stick with 2-3 colour designs. Experiment with Textures: Try different yarns and thread thicknesses to figure out what you are comfortable with. I began with embroidery floss since I already had a ton leftov