Needles, Hoops & Frames
Tapestry needles, embroidery hoops and frames - the quiet equipment that makes every stitching session smoother.
About our needles, hoops & frames
Nobody romanticises the needle and hoop, but they decide how every session feels. This collection carries the essentials done properly: blunt-tipped tapestry needles in the useful sizes (24 and 26 cover most aida work), beechwood embroidery hoops from dainty 10cm display sizes up to generous 25cm working hoops, seated and clip-on frames that hold fabric drum-tight for longer sessions, and Q-snap style frames beloved of big-project stitchers. A hoop does two jobs at once - it keeps tension even while you stitch, which is the single biggest upgrade to messy early work, and the smaller sizes double as instant frames for finished pieces, wall-ready with a trim and a dab of glue. Needles are the cheapest thing in the hobby to replace and the most annoying to be without, so a spare pack earns its place in the box. Free UK delivery over £20, 48-hour dispatch, money-back guarantee.
Needles, Hoops & Frames - FAQs
What size needle do I need for aida?
Size 24 for 11 and 14 count, size 26 for 16 and 18 count. Blunt tapestry needles, not sharp sewing ones - they glide between the holes.
What size hoop should I buy?
One comfortably larger than your design area, or a 15-20cm hoop you move across bigger pieces. Smaller hoops double as display frames.
Do I really need a frame as well as a hoop?
Not to start. Frames earn their keep on large, long-running projects where drum-tight fabric and two free hands make evenings easier.
100% money-back guarantee
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Every order from Cross Stitch Kits UK is covered by our 100% money-back guarantee. If it's not right, tell us and we'll refund the lot.
Not happy? Full refund – we even pay the return postage.