Crewel embroidery needles have a long eye for easier threading a sharp point to the needle so that the stitches can be worked close together and there is more control for placing the stitches. This needle is not suitable for counted thread work as the point of the needle would easily catch the threads of the fabric, distorting the counted work. Use Size 4 for traditional Jacobean and other coarse embroidery techniques that are worked on a tightly woven fabric. Suitable for one or two strands of crewel wool and metallic threads. 12 needles per card.