For example, if you’re hooking a face using a #8 regular needle with bulky yarn, use a #8 fine needle with a thinner yarn for details such as eyelashes, and other fine facial features. Use regular and fine yarns in the same rug.For example, make a sheep that is higher than the background! Use several different needle sizes in the same rug to add depth and dimension to your work.This “Bee Mat” was punched using “The Mini” but the lettering and border were done with “The Mini With Heels.” Note how crisp and clear the lettering looks when it is slightly higher than the rest of the punching. Not only will it make your letters look sharp and easy to read, it’s a nice addition for outlines and borders as well. Because it makes loops that are just a little bit taller than 'The Mini,' we call it 'The Mini With Heels!' Use it in combination with “The Mini” in places where you want really crisp, clear definition such as lettering. This is our newest needle and it creates loops that are 3/16” tall. These are just a few of the many yarns that work in “The Mini” and “The Mini With Heels.” The fringe hanging directly below the rectangles shows what was used to punch the rectangles. Try tapestry or needlepoint yarns in it as well or #3 cut strips of fabric. Like all of our needles with fine points, it works well with worsted, sport, sock, and baby weight yarns. It makes beautiful rugs and is also great for small items such as coasters, holiday ornaments, glasses cases, etc.

“The Mini” forms beautiful short, compact loops that look similar to needlepoint.

'The Mini With Heels' #13 (3/16' loop) - available in fine only.

'The Mini' #14 (1/8' loop) – available in fine only.

Choose the needle width and loop height that you need.

For 1/4” tall loops – choose a #10 Oxford Punch Needle.

For 3/8” tall loops – choose a #9 Oxford Punch Needle.

For ½” tall loops – choose a #8 Oxford Punch Needle.

Next: choose how tall you want your loops to be: Regular Needle (left) and Fine Needle (right) We suggest 3/32” wide strips (known as #3 cut in the rug hooking world.) Narrow strips of fabric can also be used. The fine needle can be used with worsted weight, sock weight, baby weight,sport weight, tapestry, and needlepoint yarns. (1/4” wide strips are the same as 8/32” strips thus, these are known as #8 cut in the rug hooking world). ¼” wide strip of fabric also work beautifully in the regular needle. You can also double, triple, and quadruple finer yarns and thread them together through the punch needle at the same time. Regular The regular needle can be used with heavy 3-ply rug yarn and bulky weight knitting yarn. Choose from two widths: regular and fine: This will determine what materials you use in your punch. To determine the Oxford Punch Needle size that’s right for you please choose two things:įirst: choose the width needle you want. Tips & Tricks and more at Frequently Asked Questions Oxford Punch Needle Sizes

Excellent for Use With Yarn, Cut Strips of Wool and Other Fabrics.Works Beautifully With Many Different Weights and Varieties of Yarn.Designed by Punch Needle Expert Amy Oxford.Electro Polished Stainless Steel Needle.Ergonomically Designed for Comfort and Speed.Make Quality Hooked Rugs With the Punch Needle Method of Rug Hooking.The Oxford Punch Needle is a joy to use! Punch needle rug hooking is easy to learn, allows limitless creativity, and works up so quickly that it’s been described as, “Instant gratification with wool!” Here’s why our punch needles are so highly valued by our customers: The Oxford Punch Needle is a revolution in rug hooking!

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