DMC gold-plated embroidery needles come in sizes 1-9, the smaller the number the larger the needle so a size 9 embroidery needle is the finer that a size 1. Size 7,5 and 3 embroidery needles are also known as crewel needles, deriving their name from a traditional style of embroidery that uses a fine 2-ply woollen thread.
Ref 6132/6 contains 4 gold plated embroidery needles in sizes 1,3 and 5 1 x size 1 1 x size 3 2 x size 5
Ref 6133/6 contains 4 gold-plated embroidery needles sizes 7,8 and 9 2 x size 7 1 x size 9
