More Decisions about Tapestry Needles!

Last week, we talked about styles of tapestry needles, including their material and shape. This week, we're going to cover tapestry needle sizing for needlepoint and cross stitch. Unlike tapestry (yarn, wool) needles used for crocheting and knitting, needles used for cross stitch and needlepoint rely on a numbering system that corresponds to the canvas or fabric you're using. This makes it a wee bit more complicated, but we've got tips to help simplify your decision.

First, needles come in a range of sizes, from size 13 to 28. Needle sizing can be confusing because the larger the number, the smaller the needle. This means a #16 needle is larger than a #20. The same relationship goes for canvas mesh and cross stitch fabric: the smaller the number, the larger the holes in the mesh. Both needles and mesh numbers work this way because they correspond to the number of stitches per inch. It makes sense that 16 count (ct) mesh has bigger holes than 18 ct because there are more holes per inch in 18 ct!

The most important thing about choosing a needle is to make sure it passes easily through the hole in your canvas or mesh. If the needle is too large, it will distort the canvas. If it is too small, it can damage your thread. Below is a guide for choosing your needle based on the mesh or fabric (Aida) size.

Source: The Needlepoint Book: New, Revised, and Updated Third Edition; Gathered.How

Intermediate Crochet with Moses  - Masks Appreciated, but not required
Take the next step in your crochet journey! Learn to increase and decrease (intentionally!) and crochet in the round while working Linda’s Quick and Simple Hat Pattern.
$35 (use your own supplies or buy them at Yarnivore for 10% off)
 

Upcoming dates & availability-
   Sunday, April 13 & 20 at 1 pm - 2 seats available

Stitching Workshop with Nancy - Masks Appreciated, but not required
Bring your needlepoint or cross stitch projects for support, problem-solving, and camaraderie!
$20 (use your own supplies or buy them at Yarnivore for 10% off)

 

 

Upcoming dates & availability-
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   Sunday, April 14 at 3 pm - 2 seats available

Shop News

Featured Tool

We love tools that are both fun and functional! It's Sew Emma (based in Buda, TX!) has  bags that are ideal for holding your patterns and tools; some are even big enough to hold projects! Check out their Mad for Plaid line, which pairs with Shepherd's Bush cross stitch patterns. We've just received It's Sew Emma's latest bag, the Big Hexie Project Bag. It's a generously sized travel bag with handles, perfect for stitching on the go.

Mad for Plaid bags are 11" x 16" flat (3.25" x 10" x 13" when opened) and come in nine colors. The Shepherd's Bush patterns have stitch counts that fit the bags. Big Hexie is 18.5" at the zipper and 18" deep; handles are about 11".

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Yarnivore will be CLOSED for Easter Sunday, March 31.

Regular hours:

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11-7 Wednesday-Friday
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Upcoming Events

Easter, Sunday March 31: Closed!

 Local Yarn Store (LYS) day, Saturday April 27th, with local artist Bad Frog Yarn! We'll also have other fun things, like craft & product demonstrations.

Private Lessons
In-store and online private lessons are available! Visit us or call 210-979-8255 to schedule a lesson! Wendy, Han, Moses, Nancy, Jackie, & Suzy are all available to help you with your projects! Private Lessons can also be scheduled outside of regular hours at the discretion of the teacher.

The Tip Jar

Splitty yarn is a thing! If you're frustrated with your hook or knitting needle splitting your yarn, we have tips! Let's start with choosing your yarn: some yarn is loosely plied and therefore more prone to splitting. If you're concerned about this, ask us for advice on whether a yarn is more tightly plied.

Second, if you're having trouble with a current project, you may be able to swap your hook or needle for one that has a blunter tip. Seeknit by KA are knitting needles made from bamboo and have blunter tips. If you prefer metal needles, HiyaHiya Steel needles have their standard, blunt tip. Boye Ergonomic crochet hooks have a blunt tip and rounded hook edge. Clover Amour and Soft Touch hooks have a slightly pointier tip and edge, but are still relatively rounded when compared to other brands besides Boye. (The difference in these two styles is the handle style.)

Do you have a tip idea? We're happy to share it, just reply to this newsletter!

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