Needles for Nickel Allergic Stitchers

Recently several folks have mentioned allergic reactions when stitching with needles.  This is probably a nickel allergy so nickel-free or stainless steel needles are a good option to try for those with allergies.

Mary Corbet mentioned The Needle Lady's stainless steel needles.  She also sells easy threading needles.

https://theneedlelady.com/stainless-steel-needles/

Several folks on Needlepoint Nation use Pony Black tapestry needles.  Other types of needles are also available.  I'm not sure all are hypoallergenic, however.

https://maydel.com/product-category/needles/

No, the Pony Black needles with white eyes are steel with no nickel, making them hypoallergenic.  There are also size 28 tapestry needles with black eyes that are nickel free.

https://www.thesilverneedle.com/needles.html

I've not tried either brand, being lucky enough not to have such allergies.  If you do, hope they work for you!

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Mary Corbet Tackles Nickel Allergies Updated

I have a dear friend who's allergic to nickel who always has to be careful about what jewelry she wears as she's quite allergic to nickel.  Nickel is everywhere, even in really expensive jewelry, so she had to coat her engagement ring inside with clear fingernail polish occasionally to keep wearing it.  She doesn't stitch but if she did, she'd have trouble with needles that contain nickel.  

Mary Corbet to the rescue! 

https://www.needlenthread.com/2023/01/problem-solving-for-stitchers-needles-without-nickel.html

Actually, it's Pam, The Needle Lady to the rescue, but I wouldn't know about Pam unless Mary mentioned her.

https://theneedlelady.com/stainless-steel-needles/

Pam also sells spiral eye needles, which are easier to thread than regular ones.  If you don't have use of two hands, glue a cork to something near your stitching chair so you can stick the needle into the cork, then thread it.  This will be a lot easier with spiral eye needles than regular ones as you won't have to insert a needle threader into the needle's eye, then add thread. Spiral Eye Needles eliminate that step.

https://theneedlelady.com/spiral-eye-side-threading-needles/

UPDATE:  Several Needlepoint Nation members recommend Pony Black Needles as being nickel free.  They have tapestry and crewel needle packs, betweens and specialty needles.

https://maydel.com/product-category/needles/

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