{"product_id":"long-sashiko-needles-package-of-3-by-clover","title":"Long Sashiko Needles Package of 3 by Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor long runs of sashiko stitches, Clover makes these three needles longer and thicker than other needles, from 2 1\/4 in (57.2 mm) to 2 3\/4 in (69.8 mm), so each one carries a long row of stacked stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 needle, 2 3\/4 in (69.8 mm) long, 1.14 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 needle, 2 3\/8 in (60.3 mm) long, 1.14 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 needle, 2 1\/4 in (57.2 mm) long, 1.07 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing does not include thread or a thimble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSashiko is Japanese hand-stitching rooted in the mending traditions of rural Edo-period Japan, worked in running stitch with heavy cotton thread. Thread the needle with sashiko thread, rock the point in and out along the line, and stack stitches on the needle before you pull through. The gold-plated eyes are long ovals that take heavy cotton thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmartisans carries all six sashiko needle packs in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sashiko-needles\"\u003esashiko needles\u003c\/a\u003e collection, along with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/olympus-sashiko-thread\"\u003eOlympus sashiko thread\u003c\/a\u003e in 22-yard skeins and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sashiko-thimbles\"\u003esashiko thimbles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong straight rows on sashiko samplers and cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoading many stitches on each pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding longer needles to a set of shorter sashiko needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit and Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1.07 mm to 1.14 mm thick, these needles are heavier than the 0.84 mm to 0.99 mm needles in Clover's 8-pack. For shorter needles and more sizes, Clover's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sashiko-needles-package-of-8-in-four-sizes-by-clover\"\u003eSashiko Needles Package of 8\u003c\/a\u003e runs from 1 3\/8 in (34.9 mm) to 2 in (50.8 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sashiko needles, long type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.14 x 69.8 mm (2 3\/4 in), 1.14 x 60.3 mm (2 3\/8 in), 1.07 x 57.2 mm (2 1\/4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated steel, gold-plated eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047773634808,"sku":"6290","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0196\/8376\/files\/2009_1.jpg?v=1790446177","url":"https:\/\/smartisans.com\/products\/long-sashiko-needles-package-of-3-by-clover","provider":"Smartisans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}