Punch Needle Yarn for beginners, cheap alternatives from craft stores

[@christinem8383]

Thanks Deana! Cost is why I gave up hooking for awhile. I was part of a guild and basically was told that only hand dyed wool fabric and yarn could be used. Anything else was not considered "real" rug hooking. I couldn't afford the supplies they had at meetings. Watching your videos and coffee and cocktail time have opened a new world for me!!! I am now creating again and loving it. Thank you, thank you!!!! See you at Bingo night :)

[@lizzy9975]

That's an absolutely disgraceful attitude for an organisation that purports to encourage and support artists!

[@LeslieStahlhut]

This is such a big problem in the world of crafting. I am a devotee of Red Heart Super Saver yarn because the range of colors (even though sometimes shrinking) is unparalleled, and it's washable. I am so glad to read that you have made your way back to your creative work.

[@karenlevish3394]

I just started punch needling and your videos by far are the best for every level of crafter. I’ve learned so much from you and love the fact that you stress “it doesn’t need to be perfect, just have fun.” I used your idea of buying a multicolored skein and separating it into individual colors and am so happy! Cant wait to buy the Mandela and do the same. Thank you for all you share.

[@anajaojoco4730]

I love how you make this craft SO AVAILABLE!!!!

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

It is! This craft got expensive over the years so I love reminding people that it is originally a thrift craft and it's super available! xx

[@debrasisco3732]

My great grandma, used red heart yarn to hook or punch rugs. I have used recycled tshirts, cut into strips to make rugs and such.

[@debrajacobson6544]

thanks for all your information! my daughter wants to get a punch needle for her birthday and now i can get her started without breaking the bank! thank you!

[@petralozano3614]

Hello from New Mexico USA. I use Blizzard Fleece, cut in the direction it doesn''t stretch for my noodles, to hook with. I know it is polyester, but as long as you don't iron it, it won't melt and look's awesome. I hook desert Landscapes 4 feet by 6 feet on Monks Cloth with it. The fleece comes in dozens of colors. Just an alternative for those of us that are allergic to wool. Happy Hollydays, Petra

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Petra, that sounds great! I have Blizzard brand here too... I'll have to try!××

[@alistasia]

Hola Petra por favor dime cómo cortas el blizzard fleece para usar la punching needle

[@IamAlwaysRight100]

This was truly enjoyable seeing the amazing colours of the yarn and how much joy they brought to you! You are a very good teacher who encourages and lights up that spark of creativity! Than you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕

[@cherylnull9890]

Great information ! Thank you so much! You are so sweet and kind to share these things with us! It helps me to keep faith and hope in the human race.

[@victorialopez526]

Awesome video! By far, one of the best explanation of what to use either what needle in a budget. I’m a quilter and bag maker. Also do a little cross stitch. So, like any other crafter, of course I want to learn something g new. 🤣🤣 Thank you for this video. ❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@crossstitchjo]

I love the idea of trying out different yarns from big box stores! A local artist from Calgary does her work only in Acrylic.

[@janinerosenke5463]

What lady in Calgary please.

[@sandycostello1302]

What a phenomenal educator you are! I can’t bear the thought of buying anything based on the fossil fuel industry and also know what farmers go through to make wool. However, those are my biases and concerns and I have some flexibility in choices. I’m just starting to rug hook and punch so nothing I make will be a work of art in the short term and likely long term. I think I will mix acrylics with other natural products. My main need is to reduce spending on textiles. I love it all and enjoy designs from great artists and seem to think I need a stash and will be trashed at some point and an even greater environmental problem. I’m the problem. Anyway, thank you for your wonderful explanations and explorations! You have saved me so much time with your great explanation of just use scissors and cut it if it gets tangled. And about the direction. I do that and get so frustrated as an inexperienced spinner when the wheel goes in the wrong direction. You handle those situations with Grace!! Thank you!

[@PriviesandPrimsNeedlecrafts]

Really good discovery. I love saving money!

[@teresaholland4790]

Your the best teacher ever and funny 😂I wish I lived closer so I could take your classes fla is to far for me to drive

[@crochet18burple]

Thank you , this was very informative as a newbie to punch needle .

[@jennifermiller7986]

I love your videos! I am new to hooking and punching and they have been so helpful! I enjoy the humor infused with the knowledge. I giggled at your classy nails. Thank you for all you do :)

[@jenniegraham2882]

I love watching you. Your like me all excited to move on💗💗

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Good!

[@cindyadams376]

You made a fantastic discovery! I just ordered a fine needle so i can use the yarns I have already. Thanks for such an inspirational video.

[@paulaneary7877]

Beautiful yarn!

[@tayfan2]

I come from the world of needlework so I have tubs of wool crewel yarn. It is 3 ply. I am using all three plies for my punch hooking. Since they aren't twisted together the appearance does tend to look curlier but I like this look. Although I haven't tried it, I think that one or two ply ply of crewel yarn would fit an ultra punch or fine needle. : )

[@CherylTheWaysideStitcher]

I’ve just found you, and love your videos. You are wonderful to listen to, and are a marvelous teacher. So glad you chose to experiment with these yarns. As a beginner in the world of hooking and punching (experienced at cross stitching, wool appliqué, and quilting), using these fibers would be a great way to learn before choosing to invest in more expensive fibers (should one wish to). I love that little fun projects can come out of ALL of those colors!

[@renealee]

So glad to have found your channel. I love the squirrels, so I am doing this as my first punch needle project. Found a begginners kit of some monks cloth and needle. I have a ton of yarn- wool and acrylic. Thanks to your tutorial, so far so good!!

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Let me know how it goes. I know you'll do great but if weird mysteries and frustration happen just write xx

[@cindybradshaw816]

Omg I am new to the craft and this was exactly the video I needed ! I was having trouble figuring out whether I should start with punch or hooking and the info you gave about the fine needle, yarn wt and color separation etc gave me a real starting point. Its hard for me to go all day now without saying "its a pig's breakfast". Thank you

[@heidilane7055]

A dear friend, who introduced me to rug hooking, started hooking because her husband didn’t want to spend money on rugs…but he didn’t mind her hooking rugs, and she made some amazing, huge rugs and her house was full of them…she used to comment that he would probably die if he knew how much her “hooked” rugs actually cost 😮😂

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

That is ironic!! Sometimes it's better not to be too transparent with spending!××

[@pilargemina1521]

Hello Thank you for great ideas i'm new to punch needle and found your video very helpful thnaks again

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

@@pilargemina1521 you are so welcome, and keep me updated on your punch projects!××

[@marcellacharlotte]

Thank you so much for sharing how this art can be more accessible to everyone! I'm excited to try some new punch needle projects with the local big box store yarns!

[@myralewis1714]

Thank you ... thank you for such an informative video. I'm going to my local JoAnne's and purchase some of these yarns this weekend.😊

[@poodlegirl55]

I'm a crocheter and I've used tons of Mandala yarn over the years. I used it for a temperature blanket five years ago because of all the colors you got. It used to be made in Turkey and there was a big drop in quality when they started making it in China so I quit buying it. I still have some so I'll try it for hooking.

[@colson8327]

I am a brand new beginner and this video was AWESOME!!!! THANK YOU!

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

I'm glad it helped! I'm always around if you need anything! xx Happy December!

[@rachelspiteri6366]

I am so happy to have found your videos l am new to punch needle and have learnt so much here in Australia we have a store called spotlight who sell yarn like that tomorrow l will go and get some and try again thankyou for the help

[@amberjohnston586]

I was looking for a confetti type yarn to finish the back grounds of my rug hooking magazine Christmas pillow fronts and I settled on using a similar multi and winding it. It’s called Caron sprinkle cakes, it looks great!

[@Karelife]

Thank you. All my questions about yarn where answered. I’m a crochet and want to start needle punch. So excited to start. Amazon and wal mart sell little balls of #2weight for a great price. I have like 30 of those. Excited I can use them with a fine needle.

[@cindyhoyt928]

I love these videos! I am a beginner and I'm learning SO MUCH! Thank you!!

[@cheryldilschneider4241]

What a great video! So helpful. I am about to start my punch needle journey...as soon as they arrive, lol. I have been rug hooking with new wool fabric for years, wool snob as some would say. I am excited to try all the possibilities.

[@jenniegraham2882]

You are such a fantastic inspiration

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Thanks so much 😊

[@fairydhust]

Thank you!!!!!! Fantastic helpful video. Thank you - Thank you over and over!

[@gailsmith3531]

This when I need to live in America I love your pattern I would love to buy one thank you Deanna

[@mishti06]

Just stumbled upon your channel and I looove it. Im fairly new to this and finding it hard to get supplies here in Australia. But im really intruiged by your hoop. Where do you get those????

[@nomansvan827]

Fun video good information.

[@debbienewman7923]

Thank you so much for this video. So much information for a beginner. (me) I am on a very limited budget and I am excited to begin this craft.

[@EleaSuJa]

Thank you, this helps a lot!

[@heatherwing3442]

I am glad to see you also forgot which way you were winding..thought it was just me!!!! Lol

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

No... Turning a crank in a circle is a major brain disconnect for me. Youll never see my patting my head and rubbing my gutt

[@mothershaza]

We call that a yarn barf...lol. Ace video helped me alot.

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

haha! Great word I love it!!!

[@savannahbrown5367]

Such a great idea and awesome video! I appreciate your transparency!! Instant Subscribe💖

[@beverlyhads5813]

Lion brand has multiple sales thruout the yr. They have 10 for 10 alot. Lots of people on my weaving group use this yarn

[@alistasia]

Thank you so much for the video, I just discovered this technique and I can’t wait o try it. The advise for the yarns is fantastic and I enjoy your video very much. You are a wonderful teacher and I appreciate the encouragement to try this new hobby. I have a coupon at Michaels for $5 and I’m heading to the store. God bless you for sharing your tips 🙏🙏🙏

[@mamaerin2738]

Great video!

[@denicelehnen1192]

Hello again from State of Mo. I have used the yard with the Oxford fine punch needle. I tried using the "little rubber cut off piece" from the face mask - ear section - looks like a little small barrel and put if over the needle area - push down all the way to the wood and pull out the tail-end of yarn out before punching. It actually works in making the loop smaller on you monk's cloth/or other type of fabric. By using the "little barrel piece" the face mask becomes bigger on face - not so pushed into your face. Please try and let me know your thoughts.

[@maryhammond7204]

Good idea for plastic canvas, also

[@LizzieStuff]

Wow, I'm not sure where you are located but in Canada we can't get even cheaper yarn this cheaply.

[@cowgirl_in_pink_pearls]

I need to go back and watch some of your other videos to get caught up on punch needle. I have a bunch of stuff to do it, just have been scared to pull the trigger! LoL!! I have a TON of skeins of precious sock wool I got at the Goodwill outlet/bins store! Thinking I could use it to punch rugs? I got my feet wet with wool hooked rugs…but think I’m making this whole punch needle too difficult in my head. Excited for your videos! And-your cute sweatshirt!!?…did you cut the arms and hood off a hoody? It looks so cute! If you did, did you cut the band off on the bottom? I’m always trying to figure out how to make a mens T or sweatshirt a little more updated-feminine/fun! Thank you so much!!! You’re a lot of fun! So glad I found you and am a new subscriber!

[@beverlyhads5813]

I have hooked with acrylic and have blocked it with success but i always use a damp cloth over ir.

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

I agree. I block most things and have never had a problem. I feel like I have to make a disclaimer in case someone has a catastrophe but I've blocked the craziest stuff with no consequences

[@janetmuehe6177]

What size needle would I use for the large multi color yarns and for other thicker yarn choices.

[@annettemaragni1516]

Is the squirrel pattern avalible for.sale?? You are great and very helpful thanjs

[@janetmuehe6177]

What size needle do you use fpr the multi colored yarn.

[@Savannahstitcher]

Just found your video and was very interested in your use of Monks cloth. When I was doing Swedish weaving we used a monks cloth but it could never be used for punch needle. It had threads going up and down and across to make squares. I was always told to use weavers cloth. Can you tell me the difference between what you call monks cloth and what I know is monks cloth.

[@janedavies3317]

Hi Savannah. My name is Jane Davies and I'm helping Deana out with some admin. I've checked with Deana and she said the following - "There are 2 products called monks cloth but the one used for cross stitch and needlecrafts has no stretch, so it makes it completely unusable and unsuitable for rug making. The weave of the needlecraft/embroidery monks cloth is also far too tight a weave to use for rug hooking compared to rug hooking monks cloth". I hope this answers your question 🙂

[@aracelisortiz1056]

I am new. Would like this. Can u mix cotton together with acrylic on your project

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Yes you absolutely can!

[@sarahrecords2995]

I’m so excited to find your channel. Do you think the monks cloth at a big box store is a reasonable quality?? Is there a big variation and range in monk’s cloth from various sources? Thanks!

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

no, Sarah - that monk's cloth looks the same but it's meant for cross stitch and needle crafts. It's ridiculous that there would be multiple fabrics called 'monk's cloth' but the monk's cloth for rug hooking is 100% cotton and stretches a little. It has to be for rug hooking specifically becuase the box store stuff is the wrong kind and will just upset and frustrate you! xx

[@Kee2024]

What kind of pen do u use to draw on your cloth?

[@beloved4evr]

one cake is 14.99 at MIchaels in Alberta!

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

You must be joking! That is crazy. With coupons I usually spenf $5 or so!

[@nancystevens6092]

Hiee there thank you for sharing your knowledge I'm very familiar with crochet although very new to needle punch I just got some afew day's ago I'm so excited to learn but it's a little challenging for me the biggest size needle I have is size 2.20 and a red heart medium weight yarn I've tried splitting that yarn and using it but it isn't catching in the fabric what am I doing wrong please help God bless you 🥰

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

The needle is too narrow. It shouldn't snag at all... So frustrating. I'm not😢TV self promoting, but I spent a lot of time ordering punches from all over the place and I ended up stocking the one on the link I'm putting here. I like to punch with acrylic yarns from the craft store, and I use this punch. It's inexpensive but it's just what you need... www.ribboncandyhooking.com/products/worsted-weight-punch-needle

[@nancystevens6092]

@@RibbonCandyHooking thank you very much for your reply I appreciate you do you think Muslin or monks cloth best? And for the 2.20 it would be best to use the traditional floss I did enjoy your video I'm just really new to needle work

[@AnitaBrazier007]

Hi from Anita in London Ontario Canada

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Hi Anita! ×××

[@handley2645mh]

The #3 or DK is considered a medium weight yarn. I would be careful of the #4 or worsted weight yarns because they are not all made the same. Some are thicker than others. Some are loosely woven or twisted and so can be compressed easily. Others are tight and can't be compressed. And a lot depends on the materials the yarn is made of. So some may be more "slippery" than others and slide through the needle easily. So look at the yarn specifics carefully.

[@karenvaage6040]

So this is using regular monks cloth

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Yes the cotton monk's cloth for rug hooking. Not the monk's cloth for needlework. Confusing I know

[@ShawntitaSmith-fu6ob]

Sahawnittasmith you love me to see you love me to

[@sherrybella12]

Talking waaaay too much before demonstrating anything!!

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Lots of videos out there. I'm not a good match for everyone.

[@marilynsamaniego4652]

I love the “ch-k.chikkahhhh” moment.