The blunt-tip needle that belongs in every cross stitcher's, needlepointer's, and knitter's kit. Three sizes, made in Japan.
Tapestry needles are defined by two things: a blunt, rounded tip that passes between fabric threads rather than splitting them, and a large eye that accommodates thick thread, multiple strands of floss, or yarn without fraying. These two features make them the right tool for any work on open-weave fabric - canvas, aida, evenweave linen - and for any finishing work that requires threading thick yarn through a needle without a point.
SOHMO Tapestry Needles are made in Japan by a manufacturer with over 100 years of needle-making experience. Ten precision processes produce a needle that is consistently smooth, snag-free, and strong. The blunt tip is rounded cleanly, not just ground down, which means it glides between threads rather than catching on them.
What they're used for:
Cross stitch and counted work on aida and evenweave. The blunt tip navigates the fabric grid without splitting the weave, keeping stitch lines clean and even. Long stitch, needlepoint, and tapestry canvas work - the large eye handles multiple strands and wool thread comfortably. Finishing knitted garments - tapestry needles are the standard tool for seaming knitted pieces together and weaving in yarn ends. The blunt tip and large eye handle even bulky yarn without snagging. Also great for candlewicking and other decorative thread work on open-weave fabrics.
This tin contains 20 needles across three sizes - a practical assortment for matching needle to fabric and thread weight:
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22 gauge (0.89 × 40.00mm) - 6 needles. The finest in the tin. For finer counts like 18ct or 28ct evenweave, and finer threads
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20 gauge (1.07 × 45.50mm) - 7 needles. A versatile mid-size for 14ct aida, standard tapestry canvas, and most cross stitch work
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18 gauge (1.24 × 48.50mm) - 7 needles. The largest in the tin. For coarser canvas counts, chunky wool, and seaming knitted garments
A note on tapestry needle sizing: unlike standard sewing needle gauges where higher numbers mean finer needles, tapestry needles follow the same convention - 22 is finer than 18. The numbers just look different because tapestry needles are measured on a different scale.
Packaged in a compact sliding-lid tin, the same format as all SOHMO needle tins, sized to fit in a project bag, embroidery basket, or sewing box.
Care: Do not leave needles in projects for extended periods. Nickel plating may corrode in humid or coastal environments. Store in a dry place.
- 20 needles across 3 sizes
- Gauges: 18, 20, 22
- Blunt tip, large eye, nickel-plated steel
- Made in Japan, packed in Australia
- Tin size: 60 x 34 x 13mm
- Packaged weight: 15g
Looking for a complete needle kit? The SOHMO Needle Collection includes Tapestry Needles plus all four other needle types and a tin of beeswax.
Also known as: tapestry needles, cross stitch needles, blunt sewing needles, needlepoint needles, canvas needles, large eye needles, blunt tip needles, wool needles, yarn needles, seaming needles for knitting, finishing needles for knitting, needles for weaving in ends, long stitch needles, aida needles, evenweave needles, tapestry needles Australia
