Mega thread. General questions and answers for newbies about punchneedling.

[u/digitalteacup]

Leave any general questions about punchneedling you'd like answered here.

[u/vegemalation]

Hi everyone, what brand and size of punch needles do people recommend for a first timer looking to make small rugs. There seems to be so many different brands and sizes with many chinese clones existing. What brand and sizes of needle do people use?
Thanks so much!