{"product_id":"cross-stitch-tapestry-needles-gold-eye-size-22-24-26","title":"Gold Eye Tapestry Needles for Cross Stitch — Size 22, 24 \u0026 26, 30 per Tube","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cvideo height=\"493\" width=\"493\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" preload=\"metadata\" muted=\"muted\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" controls=\"controls\" class=\"dh-video-desc\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/ee4c9f5ccf084fdd93839c314becf300.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty slim silver needles with long gold eyes, tucked into a clear screw-cap tube with a threader of their own. These gold eye tapestry needles are made for cross stitch. The rounded tip slips between the holes of your Aida instead of piercing the threads, and the long eye takes your floss on the first try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty to a tube means a needle in every project bag, one parked in the pincushion and plenty left for the ones that vanish into the sofa. Many needle packs hold just four to six. When one goes missing here, you open the tube and carry on stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the size that matches your fabric, or take the starter set with all three and stop guessing. Sizes 22, 24 and 26 cover 11-count to 18-count Aida and evenweave, and they work as needlepoint needles too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 tapestry needles of one size in a clear screw-cap storage tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 metal needle threader in every tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarter Set (All 3): one tube each of size 22, 24 and 26, so 90 needles and 3 threaders in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8820557483_tfid.jpg?v=1793435279\" alt=\"Size 22, 24 and 26 tapestry needles measured at about 4.0, 3.7 and 3.5 cm long, with a clear tube of 30 needles and a 4.2 cm needle threader\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes and Measurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 22:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4.0 cm long, 1.0 cm eye, 0.9 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 24:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3.7 cm long, 0.8 cm eye, 0.75 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 26:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3.5 cm long, 0.7 cm eye, 0.6 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA higher number means a thinner needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Size Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 22:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-count Aida with 3 strands of floss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 24:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-count Aida with 2 strands. The best place to start if you're new to cross stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 26:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 to 18-count Aida with 1 to 2 strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8820557561_hbyv.jpg?v=1793435280\" alt=\"Which needle size do I need chart: size 22 for 11-count Aida, size 24 for 14-count, size 26 for 16 to 18-count\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho They're For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross stitchers working on Aida or evenweave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedlepoint and counted-thread stitchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners who aren't sure which size to buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who finds a small needle eye hard to thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rounded tip passes between the fabric holes rather than through the threads, so your floss and fabric stay neat, and it is kinder to fingertips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe long gold eye takes two or three strands of floss easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe screw-cap tube keeps every needle together and easy to find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe threader in each tube helps on tired-eye evenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow These Compare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a small card of needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e many cross stitch needle packs hold just four to six needles. A tube of 30 gives you spares for every bag and kit, and the starter set gives you all three common sizes in one order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst sharp embroidery or crewel needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e a sharp point is made to pierce fabric, which is what you want for surface embroidery. On Aida, the rounded tip of a tapestry needle finds the hole and leaves the weave intact, which is why it is the standard cross stitch needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst large yarn needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are sized for embroidery floss and fine thread. For weaving in yarn ends after knitting or crochet, choose a larger yarn needle (size 18 or bigger).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8820557621_hdo6.jpg?v=1793435280\" alt=\"Three clear screw-cap tubes of gold eye tapestry needles from the starter set\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-tone metal shaft with a gold-coloured eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore needles in their tube between projects to keep them together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, pointed metal parts: keep away from young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements are approximate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size needle is most common for cross stitch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 24. It suits 14-count Aida with two strands of floss, the most common combination, and it's the size to start with if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich is bigger, a size 24 or a size 26 needle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 24. With tapestry needles, a higher number means a thinner, shorter needle: size 22 is about 4.0 cm long, size 24 about 3.7 cm and size 26 about 3.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know what size my cross stitch needle is?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep each size in its own tube, and compare lengths if they get mixed up. The size 22 is the longest and thickest, the size 26 the shortest and finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size needle should I use for 18-count Aida?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 26, with one or two strands of floss. It also suits 16-count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat thread do these needles take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStranded embroidery floss and fine thread. The long eye takes two or three strands easily. For yarn, use a larger yarn needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a needle threader included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every tube comes with a metal needle threader, so the starter set includes three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy stitching from I Sew Need It Crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: About our photos. Some images were edited or created with AI tools to show the product in use. 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