How to Do Punch Needle Embroidery — Threading the Needle

If you are new to punch needle embroidery or searching for instructions on how to do it, simple and easy-to-follow guidance can be very helpful. This guide helps beginners learn step by step how to do punch needle embroidery — anyone can learn it!

First, learn how to thread the needle.

Step 1: Take out the threader and punch needle. Insert the wire loop of the threader into the open end of the punch needle from the back of the eye. Gently push the threader through the needle barrel until it comes out from the opposite end.

Step 2: Take the end of your yarn and insert it through the wire loop at the end of the threader.

Step 3: Guide the threader through the barrel of the punch needle, pulling it gently as you guide the yarn through the eye of the needle. Adjust the yarn to leave a short tail — now it’s ready to use.

TIP:

1. The  solid wood punch needles are suitable for 2.5–3.5 mm yarn.

2. The first time you use the needle barrel, there may be small wood or metal shavings. Pull the yarn back and forth a few times inside the barrel before starting your punch needle embroidery.