SINGER Needles are considered the best needles in the world. All Singer needles are high quality and compatible with all brands of home sewing machines in the USA, America's, Canada, and most European and Eastern countries. 2045 Yellow Band Size 12/80 (20 Counts) Ball Point (Style 2045) needles are used for sewing on knits; the rounded tip allows the needle to pass between the fabric threads by separating them. (Using a regular point needle on knit fabric will result in skipped stitches and fabric damage, causing it to curl.).Fits all "household" sewing machines - Baby Lock, Bernina, Brother, Elna, Janome, Kenmore, Necchi, Pfaff, Simplicity, Singer, Viking, White and many others Ball Point Tip, numerous - wovens and knits. A great general purpose needle. Works with all household sewing machine brands.