Clover Darning Needle with Latch

A darning needle, also known as a tapestry needle or yarn needle, is a large, blunt needle with a long eye, designed for use in darning or repairing knitted or crocheted fabric.

Darning needles typically have a large eye to accommodate thicker yarn or thread, making them suitable for sewing up holes, weaving in ends, or adding decorative stitches to knit or crochet projects. They are often made of metal, plastic, or bamboo, with a blunt tip to prevent snagging or splitting the yarn.

Darning needles come in various sizes, with larger sizes suitable for bulky yarns and smaller sizes for finer yarns. The size of the needle should correspond to the weight of the yarn you are using and the density of the fabric.

Darning needles are commonly used to repair holes or worn areas in knitwear or crocheted items. When finishing a knitting or crochet project, darning needles are also used to weave in loose ends of yarn to secure them and prevent unraveling. This creates a neat, seamless finish to the project.

Darning Needles are ideal for sewing seams in garments, attaching patches, or joining squares in afghans or blankets. They can be used to add decorative stitches, such as embroidery or surface crochet, to knit or crochet fabric.