Tapestry Needles

Definition: Tapestry needles have blunt, rounded tips with larger eyes than crewel or embroidery needles, which are necessary to accommodate the thicker yarns used in needlepoint. The blunt tips pass easily through needlepoint canvas without catching on the mesh itself. These needles come in various sizes and selecting the needle size depends entirely on yarn size. The rule is: finer the yarn, the smaller the needle; the bulkier the yarn, the larger the needle.