Ring in the New Year with this free Punch Needle Pattern
Earlier, we showed you which yarns you can use for punching with a punch needle, shared some tips and tricks for punching, and organized a real punch-along. In the last few weeks of the year, we’ll be getting started with this kawaii punch pattern, which includes an oliebol, among other things. Have fun with this free punch pattern!
Free Oliebol Cookie Cutter Punch Needle Pattern
In addition to the free Punch Needle Pattern for the oliebol, the stencil also features a whole bunch of other fun Christmas and New Year’s Eve designs. How about champagne glasses, Christmas bells, a snowman, a gingerbread man, a Christmas tree, and a candy cane? You’ll find all these cheerful, kawaii Punch Needle Patterns in this PDF file. So you can choose which pattern to use, but in this blog post, we’ll explain how to use a punch needle to punch out the oliebol. Will you be ringing out the year with us by using a punch needle?
Are you new to the world of punch needles? Then start by watching this helpful video, where we explain everything you need to know about the basics of using punch needles.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using a Punch Needle to Punch Oliebol
Duration: It takes about 2 hours to use a punch needle to shape the oliebol.
What do you need?
- Yarnplaza Punch Stencil Holidays
- Embroidery Hoop, 15 cm
- Rico thin Punch Needle - 2.2 mm -
1 Yarn and Colors Must-have mini 100 Black
- 1 Yarn and Colors Must-have mini 002 Cream
- 1 skein of Yarn and Colors Must-have 026 Satay
- Lilian canvas fabric
- Prym Washable Iron-On Marker, Red (or pencil/fineliner)
Note: For this punch project, you'll be working on the back of your piece. When you're done, turn the fabric over so the loops are on the right side.
How do you use a punch needle to make an oliebol?
Step 1: Trace the pattern onto the fabric with the marker and stretch the fabric into the embroidery hoop.
Step 2: Thread your Punch Needle with black yarn and set the Punch Needle to position 9. Start with the small black parts of the oliebol: the currants, the eyes, and the mouth. When you're done, cut the yarn.
Step 3: Thread your punch needle with Satay and set the needle to position 6. First, punch the outline of the oliebollen and work inward from there. Be sure to leave some extra space at the top for the powdered sugar. You can flip your work over occasionally to check if it’s filled to your liking. When you reach the center, cut your thread and move on to the next step.
Step 4: Thread your Punch Needle with Cream and leave it on setting 6. Fill in the empty space at the top with this yarn to create an icing effect. It’s a good idea to work your way down, spacing the stitches further apart as you go; this creates a natural look. Use this color to use the punch needle on the eyes. Not enough powdered sugar? You can make a few extra rows at the top. Done? Cut the yarn.
Step 5: This step is optional. When you're done, turn your work over and check for any long, loose loops. You can tidy these up with a small (crochet) hook.
Step 6: You’ve now finished punching out the doughnut shape, so it’s time to finish the back. You can leave it in the embroidery hoop and finish it there, or you can turn it into a Christmas ornament. If you choose the latter, first secure the back with punch glue or fabric glue before cutting out the shape.
What to do with the oliebol?
You’ve now finished this super-cute oliebollen, but now comes the big question: what are you going to do with it? For example, we’d use it as a decoration for your New Year’s brunch or hang it on your wall on New Year’s Eve, but you could also turn them into double-sided Christmas ornaments! Just make sure to mirror the pattern once. Then you can glue the two doughnuts together and hang them on the Christmas tree. Fun!
Share your results!
Are you going to give one of these fun, free Punch Needle Patterns a try? Share your post with us by tagging us and using #wolpleinpunchen on social media. Have you—just like us—caught the punch bug? Then be sure to try one of the punch projects below.
