When it comes to embroidery, needles hold large importance. There are various types of needles that are used for various purposes. In this blog, we are going to learn about various types of pony needles that you can find online.
1) Sharps/Milliner:
These the thinnest needle among all the sewing needles. Their long shaft and small round eye make them the perfect needle for doing French knot, drizzle stitch, and bullion stitch. These come in various sizes ranging from size 1 to 12. Size 1 is the largest and size 12 the smallest.
2) Crewel Needle:
These are just like sharps but the only difference comes in the size of the eye. These needles have an oval-shaped eye which makes it easy to thread them. They come in various sizes ranging from size 1 to 12. Size 1 is the largest and size 12 the smallest.
They are perfect for embellishing fabric with beads, sequins, French wire, rhinestones, etc. Size 4 and 5 needles are perfect for doing embroidery with stranded cotton thread like anchor embroidery floss.
3) Chenille
This needle is thicker than both the above needles. The sharp, thick shaft and long bulging eye make it perfect for doing embroidery with thicker threads like wool.
4) Tapestry Needle
This needle has a blunt tip, thick shaft and a long eye which makes it perfect for doing needlepoint and cross-stitching embroidery.
5) Betweens / Quilting Needles
These are small needles with a sharp tip which makes them perfect for even stitches. They can easily pass through tightly woven weaved fabric.
6) Darners
These long needles are perfect for doing darning work with cotton thread and wool. These are just like crewels. The only difference is the length of the shaft.
7) Beading Needles
Pony has three sizes in beading needles 10, 11, and 12. If you are someone who loves making beaded jewelry then you can go for these ones. They are really thin and can easily pass from the smallest size of the bead.
8) Crochet Hooks
If you are someone who loves crocheting then you can go for these hooks. These aluminum hooks have plastic handles which makes it easy to use them.
You can buy all these needles at best prices only on embroiderymaterial.com. Let me know in the comments below which of these needles you have used and which of these you would like to use in your next project.
