The needle size relates to the thread count of the fabric you're stitching on:
Size 24 needle = relatively thick needle with a large eye, use with 11 to 14 count Aida and 2-4 strands floss Size 26 needle = relatively small needle with a smaller eye, use with 16 to 22 count Aida, or 18-32 count evenweave/linen and 1-3 strands floss Size 28 needle = very fine needle, use with 32 and higher count evenweave/linen and 1 strand floss
When I'm backstitching, I'll go one size of needle smaller. E.g. if I'm stitching on 14 count Aida, I'll use size 24 needles for cross stitch and size 26 for backstitch, because it's easier to slide a smaller needle through a crowded fabric hole.
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Date: 2020-07-21 07:04 pm (UTC)Size 24 needle = relatively thick needle with a large eye, use with 11 to 14 count Aida and 2-4 strands floss
Size 26 needle = relatively small needle with a smaller eye, use with 16 to 22 count Aida, or 18-32 count evenweave/linen and 1-3 strands floss
Size 28 needle = very fine needle, use with 32 and higher count evenweave/linen and 1 strand floss
When I'm backstitching, I'll go one size of needle smaller. E.g. if I'm stitching on 14 count Aida, I'll use size 24 needles for cross stitch and size 26 for backstitch, because it's easier to slide a smaller needle through a crowded fabric hole.