Cross stitch needle size guide

To cross stitch, use a tapestry needle, which has a blunt tip and larger eye than a regular sewing needle. It easily passes through the fibres of aida and evenweave.

Different needle sizes are available, with varying lengths and widths, so choose the best for your fabric – see our handy needle size guide for cross stitch below.

Other needles are useful too… try a fine beading needle for adding bead accents. You may also prefer a sharp-tipped embroidery (or crewel) needle to split aida blocks when stitching fractional stitches.

Needle size guide for cross stitch

You will need a blunt tapestry needle for cross stitch. Pick a size that matches the count of your fabric: