Tapestry, Cross Stitch, and Embroidery Needles, Various Sizes

Packs of Whitecroft Essentials needles for tapestry, cross stitch and embroidery hand sewing. Pack sizes as follows:

Tapestry 18-24: pack of 6 x 18-24 size (1 of each size)

Tapestry 22: pack of 6 x 22 size - use for cross stitch on Aida 11 count

Tapestry 24: pack of 6 x 24 size - use for cross stitch on Aida 14 count and linen 28 count (e.g. Cashel)

Tapestry / Cross Stitch 26: pack of 6 x 26 size - used for cross stitch on Aida 16 count and linen 32 count (e.g. Belfast linen)

Embroidery (Crewel) 3-9: pack of 16 x 3-9 size (mix of the 7 sizes)

Embroidery (Crewel) 5-10: pack of 16 x 5-10 size (mix of the 6 sizes)

Tapestry / Cross stitch needles are blunt end needles that are used for counted cross stitch and tapestry. A blunt needle is required because it does not pierce the material. You need to avoid splitting the fibres as you stitch. Embroidery needles are sharp ended needles necessary for piercing the fabric.

Cross Stitch: The ideal needle size for 14 count Aida is 24 and for 16 count Aida is 26. Size 24 needles are thicker than 26, which make them more suitable for the larger hole size of 14 count Aida; the narrower 26 needle is more delicate for the smaller hole size of 16 count Aida.

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