John James embroidery needles size 9 have a large eye and a sharp point, making them very popular for crewel and freehand embroidery.
Embroidery needles are sometimes also called crewel needles. Embroidery needles are similar in length and diameter to a sharp sewing needle and have a sharp point. However, they have a longer eye, which makes threading the needle easier when using multiple strands of cotton embroidery floss.
The most popular and commonly used size for freehand embroidery is size 7, but the finer sizes 8, 9, and 10 are fantastic if you prefer a finer and shorter needle.
