Cross Stitch Needles

Tapestry needles come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 18 to 28. The bigger the number, the finer the needle. The eye of the needle will also get smaller as the number increases.

Choosing the right size of needle is essential, and depends on the fabric you will be stitching on. If the needle is too big for the fabric, it will stretch the grid and create a gap that can’t be easily concealed with floss.

6-count      Size 18
8-count      Size 20
11-count    Size 22
14-count    Size 24
16-count    Size 26
18-count    Size 28