Oxford Punch Needle py_rug_yarn The finished piece can be

The finished piece can be used as a wall hanging

From adding the very first twist to a handful of fiber to washing and skeining your handspun yarn

They can involve from 3 to hundreds of strands

Learn to hand spin with fibre artist Jo Reeve

use a #2 for primitive rugs and a #10 for 3/32" fabric strips

Oxford Punch Needle py_rug_yarn The finished piece can beThe Oxford Punch Needle was designed for comfort and speed. Its special features include a wide lip to rest your fingers on while pressing down and a "bump" on the handle that gives you something to pull up on, reducing hand strain. Beautifully designed by Amy Oxford in Vermont. Comes with a 28 page instruction book and stitch gauge. #8 Makes a 1 2 inch loop #9 Makes a 3 8 inch loop #10 Makes a 1 4 inch loop For smaller loops see the Oxford #14 Mini