Learn how to do punch needle embroidery with this list of my very favorite modern punch needle kits. In this list, you’ll find a wide variety of the best punch needle kits: from beginner kits with simpler patterns to intermediate kits with more intricate designs for those who want a little challenge.
Each of these punch needle kits includes all of the supplies and tools you’ll need to make a punch needle embroidery project, from start to finish. Most kits also come with instructional videos or written instruction guides, which will teach you the basic stitch technique and show you how to finish your first punch needle design.
Punch needle embroidery is a fun and relaxing fiber art that is simple to learn. And there is no better way to learn punch needle embroidery than will a punch needle kit.
But, when you’re new to the craft of punch needle, it can feel overwhelming to figure out which material and tools you need to get started. It’s a challenge to find the best punch needle tool, the right kind of monk’s cloth, and the correct weight of wool yarn
That’s why I created this list of the best modern punch needle kits. All of the kits on this list have been designed with high-quality materials and easy-to-follow patterns by some of the best independent punch needle artists.
A lot of these kits also include video tutorials that will teach you the basic punch needle skills and finishing techniques you’ll need to make your first punch needle design.
Grab one of these kits, you’ll have everything you need to create your very first punch needle project. And don’t forget, a punch needle embroidery kit makes a beautiful and thoughtful handmade gift.
What to Look For in a Punch Needle Kit
If you want to make a punch needle embroidery project, you need a few special supplies. While you can find some of these materials at your local craft store, you’ll probably need to order a few of the hard-to-find supplies online.
You can save yourself time and energy by buying a kit that has everything you need, all in one place.
Here is a list of the basic punch needle embroidery supplies that every kit should have.
Punch Needle Supplies
- A punch needle tool. I recommend the Amy Oxford Punch Needle Tool.
- A wooden frame or an embroidery hoop
- Monk’s cloth fabric
- Bulky yarn, either wool, cotton, or acrylic.
- A pattern or design
DIY Punch Needle Kits
If you’d like to DIY your own punch needle kit, you can source all of the required materials online. Here is a more detailed list of all of the punch-needling supplies you’ll need.
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 other punch needle tools available online, if you are looking for a less expensive option.
2. Frames and Hoops
If you’d like a 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
This type of punch needle requires a thicker 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 punch needle pattern. You can make your own pattern from a design you’ve drawn, or find a PDF pattern for sale. You can see all of my patterns in my Etsy store.
For a complete guide to purchasing your own punch needle supplies, check out this post: The Best Punch Needle Supplies
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.
Punch Needle Kit for Beginners: Pattern, Tools, and Supplies
This beautiful punch needle kit is my #1 choice for punch needle beginners. It contains everything you need to get started, plus a full video workshop by Arounna Khounnoraj of Bookhou. The video workshop will carefully explain the process of rug hooking with a punch needle, so you'll get great results.
The tools & materials included in this kit:
- A 12×12″ frame stretched in natural monk’s cloth
- Three colors of heathered wool yarn (2 large skeins and 1 miniature skein sourced from Italy)
- A size 10 handmade wooden punch needle tool (in collaboration with Amy Oxford)
- A set of mini snips
Build Your Own Punch Needle Project
If you prefer to build your own kit, look no further than this DIY kit from The Crafter's Box. You can choose a few colors of gorgeous wool yarn, a stretcher bar set OR gripper frame, and as much monk's cloth as you need to create your project.
This build-your-own kit is perfect for someone who likes to come up with their own patterns and designs.
Punch Needle Embroidery DIY Kit Mushroom Toadstool
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 monk's cloth and a 12" hoop. Yarn is included, as well.
One five-star reviewer says, "This was my first time doing punch needle and this kit was so amazing! Everything was packaged neatly and the instructions were very clear."
Color Rays Punch Needle Pillow Kit
When you're ready to try a larger project, check out this beautiful punch needle pillow kit.
This kit includes:
- 4 Full Skeins of North Shore Crafts yarn to complete the design
- Linen Fabric for Envelope Pillow Back
- Monk's Cloth
- Design Template
- Instructions
You'll also have the option of adding a punch needle tool to your kit, if you don't have one already.
Let's Play with Stitches - Punch Needle Kit
If you love to play with texture, you'll love this monochrome punch needle kit.
This kit includes:
- A Complete Video Tutorial Showing How to Complete Each Stitch
- 1 Full Skein Natural Cotton Chunky Yarn - 135 yards - Color of your Choice
- Oxford #10 Regular Punch Needle tool
- 12"x12" Monks cloth fabric
- 8.66" high-quality wood embroidery hoop
- Play with Stitches Design template
- How to Punch Needle instruction booklet
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
Punch Needle Kit for Beginner
I think you'll love this beautifully curated collection of high-quality punch needle supplies and materials. It includes a high-quality hoop that you can reuse for many more projects after you've completed this kit. It's a perfect kit for beginners!
What's Included:
- 1 embroidery hoop
- 1 Illustrated Linen fabrics
- 1 Sets Embroidery Cotton threads
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. Keep in mind that this does not include a wooden frame, though!
What's Included:
- 1 fabric with preprinted pattern on a wooden base
- 1 Punch Needle Tool (optional)
- 1 Set Embroidery Cotton threads
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..."
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
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."
Modern Beginner Punch Needle Kit
I love this simple design - it would look great hanging on the wall of your living room or bedroom.
What's Included:
- 1 embroidery hoop 8"
- 1 pre-printed pattern fabrics
- 1 Punch Needle Tool (wooden or plastic)
- 1 Sets Embroidery Cotton threads
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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ER
Thursday 14th of October 2021
I’m interested in a kit but each link goes to a general etsy page. How can I find these specific kits on Etsy please?
Sarah Stearns
Saturday 16th of October 2021
Hi there, I just tested the links and they are working correctly for me. Just curious - are you using a mobile device or a computer?
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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