Fine Point Punch Needle Rug Hooking, Level 2
Course Description
Ready to add to your Oxford fine point punch needle rug hooking skills? This Level-2 course in a cheerful cardinal theme will add to your foundation skills with new twists including stretching the backing on a gripper strip frame (frame is optional and not included in kit), punching with different sized needles (kit includes a #13 “mini with heels” punch needle), stem stitch, finessed borders, finer outlines, creative backgrounds, and two versions of fold forward finishes (crochet and whipped edge). Explore embossed, raised effects while adding to your skillset in punch needle.
Kit Details
Level 2 kit includes:
- Monk’s cloth backing with drawn cardinal design
- Oxford #13 “mini with heels” fine point punch needle
- Hand-dyed wool yarn from our farm’s sheep in design colors
- Access to digital copy of photo essay and video tutorials
Students will also want to provide:
- Supplies from your Level-1 kit, including #14 “mini” punch needle and bent scissors
- Gripper strip frame with cover (recommended), either 14×14 inch or 18×18 inch, or you may use the Q snap frame if preferred. Gripper strip frames can be sourced directly from Amy Oxford at https://amyoxford.com/collections/frames-and-hoops If your budget allows, spring for the 18 inch one, as this will give you more options in the future.
- steaming iron and ironing board
- fabric scissors
- needle and thread (preferably cream or white, upholstery thread works great)
- sweater pillerator
- tapestry needle or size D crochet hook
- fabric clips or clothes pins
Learning Outcomes
By the end of class, students will be able to:
- Safely and effectively use a gripper strip frame
- Work stem stich and understand where this is best used in a design
- Gain experience in punching more complex shapes, including small shapes
- Experiment with different choices in filling backgrounds
- Learn how to make a fold forward finish and practice one of the whipping methods
Students are welcome to submit questions and images of their project via email to Laura for help, troubleshooting, and checkins. Stitch on!
