Thread Emoji 🧵
| Name | Thread |
|---|---|
| Category | Activities |
| Shortcode | :thread: |
| Unicode | U+1F9F5 |
| Also known as | needle, sewing, spool, string, crafts |
What does the Thread emoji 🧵 mean?
This is a spool of thread with a needle, tied to sewing, embroidery, and mending. Online it has a second life: people use it to announce a 'thread,' a connected series of posts on X/Twitter that unspool one after another. So it means both the literal craft supply and 'here comes a long story or explainer.'
How people use Thread 🧵
In craft and DIY posts it tags sewing and quilting projects, while on social media it flags the start of a multi-post thread ('a thread 🧵'). The social usage is by far the most common in captions and posts.
- How I fixed my thrifted jacket, a thread 🧵
- Spent the night hemming curtains 🧵
- Buckle up, this is a long one 🧵👇
Thread emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the 🧵 emoji mean?
Literally it's a spool of thread for sewing, but online it usually signals a 'thread' - a connected series of posts telling a longer story or explainer.
Why do people put 🧵 at the start of a post?
It tells readers that a multi-post thread follows, so they know to keep reading the replies for the rest.
How to copy and paste the Thread emoji
Tap the Copy button or the 🧵 above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.