Olympus Sashiko Needles 2-Pack Long and Short from EmmaCreation

For sashiko, this Olympus pack holds two needles: one large at about 2 9/16 in (65 mm) and one small at about 1 7/8 in (48 mm). Olympus gives its sashiko needles a sharp point that parts the weave of the cloth, and the pack comes to Smartisans from EmmaCreation. What's Included 1 large needle, about 2 9/16 in (65 mm) 1 small needle, about 1 7/8 in (48 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. Load several stitches on the needle before you pull through. The longer needle holds more stitches on each pass than the shorter one. 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 A first pair of sashiko needles Replacing the needle in a sashiko kit Keeping one long and one short needle with a project Fit and Limits The pack holds one needle of each size, with no spare. The Olympus Sashiko Needles 4-Pack adds needles of about 2 1/8 in (54 mm) and 1 11/16 in (42.9 mm) to these two lengths. Product Details Brand: EmmaCreation Manufacturer: Olympus, made in Japan Item #: SN-0001 Type: Sashiko needles Count: 2 needles Lengths: 65 mm (about 2 9/16 in) and 48 mm (about 1 7/8 in)