Cross-Stitch Needle Size Guide
Find the right tapestry needle size for your fabric count and thread.
Select Your Fabric
Recommended for Aida 14
#24-26
Tapestry Needle
2-3
Strands of Floss
Complete Needle Size Chart
| Fabric | Needle | Strands |
|---|---|---|
| Aida 11 | #24 | 3-4 |
| Aida 14 | #24-26 | 2-3 |
| Aida 16 | #24-26 | 2 |
| Aida 18 | #26 | 1-2 |
| Aida 20 | #26-28 | 1 |
| Evenweave 25 | #26 | 2 |
| Evenweave 28 | #26-28 | 2 |
| Evenweave 32 | #26-28 | 1-2 |
| Linen 28 | #26-28 | 2 |
| Linen 32 | #28 | 1-2 |
| Linen 36 | #28 | 1 |
| Linen 40 | #28 | 1 |
Tapestry Needle Reference
| Size | Eye | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Large | Thick threads, ribbon, very coarse fabric |
| #22 | Large | Pearl cotton #3-5, Aida 6-8 |
| #24 | Medium | Pearl cotton #8, Aida 11-14, 3+ strands |
| #26 | Medium | Standard floss, Aida 14-18, 1-2 strands |
| #28 | Small | Fine work, high count linen, 1 strand |
Needle Tips
- • Higher needle number = smaller needle
- • Tapestry needles have blunt tips for counted thread work
- • The needle should slide through fabric holes without stretching
- • Thread should fill the eye without bulging
- • Gold-plated needles glide more smoothly through fabric
- • Replace needles when they become bent or dull
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