This chart will help you determine the number of strands of embroidery floss to use on Aida or evenweave fabric when cross stitching.
| FABRIC COUNT | NUMBER OF STRANDS | 
| 11 | 3 | 
| 14 | 2 or 3 | 
| 16 | 2 | 
| 18 | 1 0r 2 | 
| 28 (over 2 threads) | 2 | 
| 32 (over 2 threads) | 1 0r 2 | 
| 36 (over 2 threads) | 1 |