Needlepoint Needle Size Chart

Sizes of the basic needlepoint sewing needles with their size numbers and approximate canvas sizes for them.

NeedleSize / Name	Uses	Canvas or Fabric	Notes
Craft Needles	Children's projects; beginner works; plastic canvas	3 to 5 mesh, plastic canvas	Needles are made of plastic
13	Needlepoint; Weaving; Plastic canvas	3 to 5 mesh
16	Needlepoint; Weaving; Plastic canvas	7 to 8 mesh
18	Needlepoint; Plastic canvas	10 mesh
20	Needlepoint	10 to 20 mesh
24	Needlepoint; Cross stitch	18 to 24 mesh; 11 to 14 Aida
26	Needlepoint; Cross stitch	22 to 26 mesh; 14 to 18 Aida
28	Needlepoint; Cross stitch; Tapestry	26 to 28 mesh

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