{"product_id":"sashiko-needles-package-of-8-in-four-sizes-by-clover","title":"Sashiko Needles Package of 8 in Four Sizes by Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sashiko, these long, rigid needles carry several running stitches at a time before you pull the thread through. The package holds eight Clover needles, two each of four sizes, with large gold-plated eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 needles, 2 in (50.8 mm) long, 0.84 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 needles, 1 3\/4 in (44.5 mm) long, 0.99 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 needles, 1 11\/16 in (42.9 mm) long, 0.91 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 needles, 1 3\/8 in (34.9 mm) long, 0.89 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 a needle with sashiko thread, rock the point in and out of the cloth along the printed or marked line, and load several stitches onto the needle before you draw the thread through. A longer needle holds more stitches on each pass. Clover hardens and tempers the steel so the needles resist bending, nickel-plates the shafts, and shapes the gold-plated eyes as long ovals for easier threading.\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\u003eStitching preprinted sashiko cloth, samplers, and coasters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoading several running stitches per pass on straight lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving two of each size, so a spare is on hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit and Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large eyes take sashiko thread and other heavy cotton threads. The longest needle in this package is 2 in (50.8 mm). For longer runs of stitches, Clover's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/long-sashiko-needles-package-of-3-by-clover\"\u003eLong Sashiko Needles Package of 3\u003c\/a\u003e runs from 2 1\/4 in (57.2 mm) to 2 3\/4 in (69.8 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 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sashiko needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 needles, 2 each of 4 sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 50.8 mm (2 in), 0.99 x 44.5 mm (1 3\/4 in), 0.91 x 42.9 mm (1 11\/16 in), 0.89 x 34.9 mm (1 3\/8 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":46395304149240,"sku":"2007CV","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0196\/8376\/files\/2007_IP_1.jpg?v=1790446176","url":"https:\/\/smartisans.com\/products\/sashiko-needles-package-of-8-in-four-sizes-by-clover","provider":"Smartisans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}