Discover the creative art of punch needle embroidery with this list of my very favorite modern punch needle kits. In this list, you’ll find all sorts of inspiring punch needle designs: from beginner kits with simpler patterns to more intricate designs for those who want a little challenge.
Each of these punch needle starter kits includes all of the supplies you’ll need to complete a punch needle embroidery project, from the first stitch to the last stitch. Most kits also come with beginner guides, which will teach you the basic stitches and show you how to create your own floral and abstract punch needle designs.
Punch needle embroidery is a fun and relaxing fiber art that simple to learn. Once you pick up the basic punching technique, filling in a design is relaxing and meditative.
But, if you’re new to the art of punch needle, you may be wondering where to begin and what supplies you’ll need to get started. In fact, you may find it challenging to source all of the materials and tools.
That’s where these modern punch needle kits come in. These kits have been put together with great quality materials and beautiful patterns designed by some of the best independent punch needle artists.
Before you know it, you’ll have everything you need to create a stack of beautiful home decor items and thoughtful handmade gifts.
What to Look For in a Kit
To get started with punch needle embroidery, you only need a few special supplies. While you can find some of these materials at a well-stocked craft store, you may need to order some of these supplies online.
Punch Needle Supplies
- A punch needle tool
- A wooden frame or an embroidery hoop
- Fabric foundation, like monk’s cloth
- High-quality yarn
- A pattern or design
If you’d like to DIY your own punch needle kit, you can source all of the required materials online. For a complete guide to purchasing your own punch needle supplies, check out this post: The Best Punch Needle Supplies
Save yourself time and energy by getting everything you need, all in one place. When you are shopping for kits, look for each of these items:
1. A Punch Needle Tool
The Amy Oxford Punch Needle is one of the best punch needle tools on the market. You can sometimes find them in stock on Amazon, or on Etsy.
There are less expensive punch needle tools available, too, if you are looking for a less expensive option.
2. Frames and Hoops
If you’d like square frame, try a Gripper Strip frame for the best results. If you’d like a less expensive alternative, try out a no-slip Morgan hoop. (A wooden embroidery hoop will not hold the fabric tight enough — you’ll want one of these no-slip hoops.)
3. Fabric
The right type of Monk’s cloth is hard to find outside of specialty stores. You can find some on Etsy and at Dorr Mill Store.
4. Yarn
Some of the most loved rug yarn comes from Seal Harbor Rug Yarn, Halcyon, or Violet Jane Yarn. You can also experiment with bulky-weight knitting yarn. Alternatively, try two strands of worsted-weight yarn held together, or even 3 or 4 strands of sock-weight yarn held together.
5. Pattern
Last but not least, you’ll need a pattern. You can make your own design, or find one for sale. You can see all of my patterns in my Etsy store.
My Favorite Punch Needle Kits
If you’d like to purchase a ready-made kit with all of the supplies assembled for you, here are some of my favorite kits.
Best Modern Punch Needle Kits for Beginners
My favorite punch needle embroidery kits with all the supplies you need to get started with this fun and easy fiber craft.
Beginner Punch Needle Kit
I think you'll love this a beautifully curated collection of high-quality punch needle supplies and materials. It includes a high-quality hoop and needle tool that you can reuse for many more projects after you've completed this kit. It's a perfect kit for beginners!
Kit includes:
8" 'reusable' gripper hoop
8" embroidery hoop to display your finished project
Two pieces of punch needle fabric (Use one for practice!)
Digital Instruction booklet
Screen printed project bag
Yarn
Yarn snips
Picture hooks or yarn needle to complete your project.
Optionally, add a punch needle tool.
Punch Needle Beginners Supplies Kit
Make your own bohohemian style rainbow with this beginner's Punch Needle Embroidery Art kit. Great for beginners, this kit includes a simple pattern and a curated collection of tools and rug hooking supplies you need to complete the design.
Kit includes:
cotton monks cloth
DK weight 100% high-quality cotton yarn
Small fine point Punch Needle with wood handle
Threader
6-inch No-Slip Gripper Hoop
6-inch superior quality bamboo embroidery hoop
Rainbow pattern to trace onto monks cloth
Set of instructions with additional video instruction
Strawberry Punch Needle Kit
Relax and enjoy the meditative qualities of punch needle embroidery. Don't stress, this kit has everything you need to get started.
This kit contains pre-stretched monk’s cloth in 7" hoop with a design drawn onto it. Yarn is included, as well.
One five star reviewer says, "I couldn’t be happier with this purchase! I purchased three of the kits. I’m not crafty at all ... and I was able to create really cool art for our wall. I’m slightly addicted to punch needle now."
Sunrise Punch Needle Kit
I love how this kit comes with a rectangular wooden frame -- it will hold the fabric as you punch, but also serve as a display frame when you've finished the design.
Kit includes:
12 inch by 14 inch pine wooden frame
Monk's cloth, attached to the frame and tightly stretched
Pattern Template
Highest quality 100% Wool Yarn
Instructions for first-time punchers
Sawtooth hanging hook
Optionally, add an adjustable punch needle
Modern Flowers Punch Needle Kit
Beginners can learn how to do punch needle embroidery at home with this beautiful floral design.
Kit includes:
9” No-Slip Morgan Hoop (Reusable for future projects)
9" Wood Embroidery Hoop (for displaying your finished piece)-
Optional punch needle tool
7 various colors of all Wool yarn to complete the design
Monks Cloth
A booklet with Basic beginner tips and how-tos for punch needle.
Round Floral Pillow Punch Needle Kit
This gorgeous kit has the supplies you need to make this round floral pillow or chair pad. The project is a 14" circle, but could easily be enlarged.
Kit includes:
Monk's cloth with a hand-drawn pattern.
Hand-dyed yarn
Indoor Plant Punch Needle Kit
This Indoor Plant punch needle kit comes with the following:
- 9” No-Slip Morgan Hoop (Reusable for future projects)
- 9" Wood Embroidery Hoop (for displaying your finished piece)
- Optional punch needle tool
- 8 various colors of yarn to complete the design
- Monks Cloth,
- small stainless steel scissors
- design template
- beginner's guide booklet
One reviewer says, "I can’t recommend this kit highly enough! The colors are gorgeous, the instructions are easy to understand with both written and visual elements..."
DIY Bumblebee Punch Needle Kit
This Punch Needle kit has been carefully designed and curated to offer you an easy and relaxing craft project. Everything you need is in one place, so you can enjoy creating without all the hassle.
Kit includes:
12x12 stretched monk’s cloth frame with the design for you to trace.
All the yarn needed to complete the project.
A needle of your choice
Easy to follow written instruction booklet
Floral punch needle kit
This complete beginner's punch needle kit will help you make your own piece of textile art, ready to hang on your wall.
Make yourself a gorgeous piece of textile art, or give this kit as a gift to a crafty friend.
Kit includes:
monks cloth punch needle fabric
7 inch wooden hoop
100% cotton yarn
black metal thread snips
printed design template
full printed instructions including photos
Cactus punch needle kit
This punch needle kit is the perfect choice for the fiber artist that loves modern boho or desert-inspired decor.
Kit includes:
punch needle
monk's cloth
hoop
design
enough yarn to complete the design
Mountain Scene Punch Needle Kit
Check out this modern mountain scene punch needle pattern and kit.
One reviewer says, "This has made me absolutely fall in love with punch needling! I’m so proud of my finished piece! The directions were SUPER easy to follow and everything you need is provided. Totally worth it"
Kit includes:
- 9” No-Slip Morgan Hoop
- 9" Wood Embroidery Hoop (for displaying your finished piece)
- optional punch needle tool of your choice
- 10 various colors of yarn
- Monks Cloth
- small stainless scissors
- design template
- beginner's guide booklet
Mollie Makes Sunset Cushion Kit
This punch needle kit has everything you need to make this gorgeous sunset cushion as featured in Mollie Makes magazine
Kit includes:
pattern pre-drawn onto backing fabric
400g of rug yarn
reuseable frame
cotton backing cloth cut to size
yarn snips
You can choose to add on a premium punch needle tool if desired, like the Oxford size 10 needle.
Modern Floral Punch Needle Kit
Perfect for beginners or experienced punch needle enthusiasts, this kit will help you create a colorful piece of art for your home.
If you don't have a punch needle tool already, you can choose to add one to this kit.
Kit includes:
Monks cloth stretched over an 11 by 11-inch frame with the pattern hand-drawn in the center.
Yarn for completing this piece
Instructions with color photos and a list of resources and tips.
Monstera Leaf Begin to Punch Needle Kit
If you've never punched before, this beginner's kit is a good place to start. It has everything you need so that your introduction to this craft is as stress-free as possible.
This kit also includes easy to follow, step-by-step printed instructions.
Kit includes:
7" Embroidery Hoop
Punch Needle Tool
Measured Yarn
Monk's Cloth
Printed Instructions
One five-star reviewer says, "Perfect intro kit! Gave me everything I needed to try punch needle for the first time. Instructions were very helpful, and I had some extra yarn at the end of the project."
Beginner punch needle Pillow Kit
When you are ready to tackle a larger project, try this punch needle pillow kit.
As a bonus, this kit comes gift wrapped in recyclable packaging, making it perfect to gift to a crafty relative or friend.
Kit includes:
premium monks cloth with the design pre-drawn
16" wooden canvas stretcher bar frame
100% organic wool yarn
black metal thread snips
full printed punch needle instructions
Modern Beginner Punch Needle Kit
I love this simple design - it would look great hanging on the wall of your living room or bedroom.
Kit includes:
- 1 embroidery hoop
- 1 Illustrated Linen fabrics
- 1 Punch Needle with Adjustable levels (4 Options)
- 1 Sets Embroidery Cotton threads
The kit will also include a detailed instruction guide by Lemon Art Crafts.
Punch Needle Starter Kit
Last but not least, check out this unicorn themed punch needle kit.
Kit includes:
adjustable punch needle
punch needle threader
one wooden embroidery hoop
cotton monk's cloth
assorted yarn to make the design
copy paper and unicorn design template
More Punch Needle Info
Looking for more help with punch needle? You might like to read my Top 10 Tips for Punch Needle and Punch Needle FAQ: Troubleshooting Problems.
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Sarah Stearns is an artist, maker, and blogger at sarahmaker.com
Her work has been featured in Scientific American, Good Housekeeping, Vox, Apartment Therapy, and more.
Sarah lives and works in North Carolina with her husband and young kids.
Maya Iyer
Sunday 29th of March 2020
Is the pattern for the rainbow kit in the top picture available?
Thanks!
Andie @myraandjean
Wednesday 25th of March 2020
Thank you so much for the love!!
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