If shuttle tatting just isn't your speed or you prefer tatting with a needle, these are the best we've come across. The durable steel needle is comfortable and simple to use, taking your lacemaking to a new level. Included in this kit One steel tatting needle, with storage tube Basic instructions and pattern Needle threader Sizes #9 The ultra-fine #9 needle is best for extremely delicate work, where detail is important. It comes with a special threader designed to work with the smaller eye. The needle is roughly 4" long and will flex slightly during use due to its finer gauge. Use this needle with: Sewing thread Lizbeth: 100, 80 DMC Cordonnet: 100, 80 #8 The extra-fine #8 needle favors delicate lace and fine details. It comes with the standard threader, and is roughly 5" long. Use this needle with: Lizbeth: 100, 80, 70, 60, 50 DMC Cordonnet: 100, 80, 70, 60, 50 #7 The fine #7 needle is versatile and works with many of the mid-range thread sizes. It comes with the standard threader, and is roughly 5" long. Use this needle with: Lizbeth: 50, 40, 30, 20 Perle cotton: 12 DMC Cordonnet: 50, 40, 30, 20 #5-0 The #5-0 needle is perfect for beginners, and works well with standard thread sizes including crochet cotton. It comes with the standard threader, and is roughly 5" long. Use this needle with: Lizbeth: 20, 10 Perle cotton: 8, 5 DMC Cordonnet: 20 #3-0 The #3-0 needle is perfect for beginners, and works best with heavier threads. It comes with the standard threader, and is roughly 5" long. Use this needle with: Lizbeth: 10 Perle cotton: 5, 3