Olympus Sashiko Needles 4-Pack from EmmaCreation

For sashiko, Olympus developed these needles with a sharp point that parts the weave of the cloth as the needle travels. The pack holds four needles, one each at about 2 9/16 in (65 mm), 2 1/8 in (54 mm), 1 7/8 in (48 mm), and 1 11/16 in (42.9 mm), and comes to Smartisans from EmmaCreation. What's Included 1 needle, about 2 9/16 in (65 mm) 1 needle, about 2 1/8 in (54 mm) 1 needle, about 1 7/8 in (48 mm) 1 needle, about 1 11/16 in (42.9 mm) This listing does not include thread or a thimble. How to Use It Sashiko is Japanese hand-stitching rooted in the mending traditions of rural Edo-period Japan, worked in running stitch with heavy cotton thread. Thread a needle with sashiko thread, run the point in and out along the printed or marked line, and load several stitches before you pull through. Olympus makes its sashiko needles in several sizes so you can choose one for the job: a longer needle holds more stitches on each pass. Smartisans carries all six sashiko needle packs in the sashiko needles collection, along with Olympus sashiko thread in 22-yard skeins and sashiko thimbles. Perfect For Stitching Olympus samplers, preprinted cloth, and coasters Trying four lengths to find the one that suits your hand Pairing with Olympus sashiko thread Fit and Limits Olympus publishes the length of each needle but not its thickness. For just the longest and one short size, the Olympus Sashiko Needles 2-Pack holds one needle of about 2 9/16 in (65 mm) and one of about 1 7/8 in (48 mm). Product Details Brand: EmmaCreation Manufacturer: Olympus, made in Japan Item #: SN-0004 Type: Sashiko needles, assorted Count: 4 needles Lengths: 65 mm (about 2 9/16 in), 54 mm (about 2 1/8 in), 48 mm (about 1 7/8 in), 42.9 mm (about 1 11/16 in)