Punch needling is back, in a big way. Honestly, we have no clue where this sudden renaissance came from, but it seems to be crowding out other yarn crafts at a pretty fast pace. Punch needling is a rug hooking method that dates back to the late 19th century. It is a craft where a thin hollow needed is threaded and punched through a fabric according to a pattern. By punching though the fabric, you create a loop – yep, pretty straightforward and lots of fun as you see almost immediate results. We picked out 8 punch needle artists who are pioneering this revival for you to be inspired…