This darners hand needles is made of premium grade nickel plated steel. Long sharp darners run in a double size range, cotton darners in the lower like embroidery needles and yarn darners is the upper like chenille and tapestry needles. Allows multiple strands of some threads to slip through more easily. Needle sizes vary slightly, due to a difference in the eye shape. Ideally suited to running-stitch and darning stitch embroideries. Available in size 14/18 with comes in pack of 7 needle.