Olympus Sashiko Needles SN-0004 – 4-Piece Set (Full Range)

A set of 4 Olympus sashiko needles covering the full range of lengths — 65 mm, 54 mm, 48 mm, and 42.9 mm. Sashiko needles are longer and sturdier than standard embroidery needles, with a sharp point and a large gold eye designed for thick sashiko thread. The extra length is essential to the technique: sashiko is worked by loading multiple running stitches onto the needle at once before pulling through, and a longer needle lets you gather more stitches in a single pass. The 65 mm needle handles long straight runs and open patterns; the 54 mm and 48 mm cover mid-range work; the 42.9 mm is the shortest, built for tight curves, small motifs, and detailed pattern sections where a longer needle would be awkward to maneuver. Having all four lets you switch lengths to match the geometry of each part of a design. For a simpler starter set with just the large and small sizes, see the SN-0001 (2-piece set).

Details:

– Type: Sashiko needles (sharp point, large gold eye)
– Lengths: 65 mm, 54 mm, 48 mm, 42.9 mm — one of each
– Quantity: 4 needles per set
– Point: Sharp — pierces through cotton fabric and multiple layers
– Eye: Large, gold-colored — sized for thick sashiko thread
– Material: Steel with gold eye
– Best for: Japanese sashiko embroidery on cotton fabric; running stitch patterns on single or multiple layers; projects with varied pattern geometry
– Techniques: Sashiko, kogin, boro (visible mending)
– Ref: SN-0004
– Brand: Olympus