Choosing the proper needle is a
crucial fist step when you sit down to cross stitch or
needlepoint, as a needle that is too small will damage a
thread and frustrate your stitching process.The table
below gives specific suggestions for choosing needle
sizes to use with Kreinik metallic threads. We focus on
sizes of Tapestry needles; this needle has a blunt point
and is used in needlepoint and cross stitch.
Kreinik Thread Size + Suggested Needle Sizes
1/8" Ribbon: Tapestry No. 18, 20, or 22
1/16" Ribbon: Tapestry No 22 or 24
Heavy #32 Braid: Tapestry No. 18 or 20
Medium #16 Braid: Tapestry No. 22 or 20
Tapestry #12 Braid: Tapestry No. 22 or 24
Fine #8 Braid: Tapestry No. 22 or 24
Very Fine #4 Braid: Tapestry No. 24 or 26
Blending filament: Tapestry No. 22, 24, 26, or 28
Cord: Tapestry No. 24, 26, or 28
Cable: Tapestry No. 24, 26, or 28
Japan #1: Tapestry No. 24, 26 or 28
Japan #5 (couched): Tapestry No. 22 or 20
Japan #7 (couched): Tapestry No. 22 or 20
Ombre: Tapestry No. 22 or 24
Your needle should be large enough to properly fit
the thread width, but not so large that it distorts your
fabric or canvas. To avoid distorting your canvas In
needlepoint, you generally use a size 22 needle on 13 or
14-mesh canvas; a size 24 on 18-mesh canvas; and a size
26 on 24-mesh canvas. In cross stitching, you generally
use a size 24 on 14- or 16-count Aida; a size 26 on
18-count Aida; a size 24 on 28-count linen; and a size
26 on a 32-count linen.
Kreinik carries quality needles in all of these sizes
to enhance your stitching experience. Our Kreinik needle
was designed specifically to be used with metallic
threads, and will offer you the smoothest stitching
possible. Ask your local needlework store for a
selection. You can also view needles in the needlework
section under "tools" on our web site, www.kreinik.com |