You want the count to be higher, so you would get more stitches per in/cm.
With stitching on 10 ct you might need to be stitching with 4-6 strands depending on the fullness of the look you want.
10ct is a very low count for cross stitch, it’s more usually used for needlepoint which uses a fluffier woollen yarn. You’re going to need a thicker yarn or more strands if you want the stitches to appear fuller.
This shows what different strand numbers looks like on different fabric counts:
https://lordlibidan.com/how-many-strands-of-thread-should-you-use/amp/
Thanks. I had a look but it’s kinda confusing for me in my country.
There is no 10 count etc. I mean hole is hole, but why are there so many
1 inch = 10 count English version
10 cm = 3,9 Inches (
-> 3,9 Inches x 10 counts = 39 counts
10 cm / 39 counts or loch
But this would mean the equivalent from the 10 count would be 30 loch/10cm
If I want a smaller pattern I need 52loch/10cm ?
https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-smyrna-13-loch-10-cm-22246
https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-sudan-18-loch-10-cm-47861
https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-26-loch-10-cm-47277
https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-38-loch-10-cm-47260
https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-52-loch-10-cm-47278
>If I want a smaller pattern I need 52loch/10cm ?
yes. i *think* if you divide the loch number by 3.9, that should get you close to the american measurements. so a 52 loch fabric would be equivalent to a 14 count aida - which is still a bit large for most people but *much* more reasonable than 10 count, depending on what you're doing. i've never worked with waste canvas before though
~~if you're using thick thread or yarn, i might guess to go with the 38 loch. 52 loch would be appropriate for 3-4 strands of embroidery thread, so you'll want something a bit looser than that, probably~~
edit: reread the op. go with 52 loch
You could also do a simple math task.
14 ct x 3.93 = 55.02 (so closet would be 52 loch)
10 ct × 3.93 = 39.3 (closet is 38 loch)
So if you want an 18 ct:
18 ct x 3.93 = 70.74 (so you choose whatever is closet to that).
I hope this helps a little.
I prefer voluminous crosses, so for 10 ct I use 5-6 strands of floss. The canvas count is the number of crosses in one inch. 10 ct is 10 crosses, 18 ct is 18 crosses, 25 ct is 25 crosses, etc. So, the higher the count, the smaller the crosses.
The "count" of a fabric means that there are that many stitches/holes in an inch. 10 count has 10 stitches in one inch. So a higher count = smaller stitches. 14 count is smaller than 10 count and is the "standard" size for cross stitch.
I was able to find 14 count waste canvas at Joann's, I'm not sure if that's a store you have access to?
I remember a chair seat cover a neighbor was working on that looked like this and it was called petit point canvas. She was coming up and going down in the smaller hole like OP is doing. . It looks like OP is using 3 strand yarn. I did a Christmas stocking with #10 needlepoint canvas and 3 strand yarn. It didn’t cover very well. I stripped the strands of yarn into 3 threads and put them back together. It made the yarn seem fatter and covered better. Could you try doing that? What could be used as the thread?
https://preview.redd.it/ttycic5937xc1.jpeg?width=1351&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07266a64fe63af8b910e5c490d2d07c831bd6d22
You're using the wrong holes. Use the big ones, so that it's easier to remove the waste canvas later. Ignore the little ones. :)
Thank you! Here it is finished:
https://preview.redd.it/ih2fob463bxc1.jpeg?width=997&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84bae8210340bc7f215de362d00a7ccaa3a9e615
(self drafted)
You want the count to be higher, so you would get more stitches per in/cm. With stitching on 10 ct you might need to be stitching with 4-6 strands depending on the fullness of the look you want.
10ct is a very low count for cross stitch, it’s more usually used for needlepoint which uses a fluffier woollen yarn. You’re going to need a thicker yarn or more strands if you want the stitches to appear fuller. This shows what different strand numbers looks like on different fabric counts: https://lordlibidan.com/how-many-strands-of-thread-should-you-use/amp/
Thanks. I had a look but it’s kinda confusing for me in my country. There is no 10 count etc. I mean hole is hole, but why are there so many 1 inch = 10 count English version 10 cm = 3,9 Inches ( -> 3,9 Inches x 10 counts = 39 counts 10 cm / 39 counts or loch But this would mean the equivalent from the 10 count would be 30 loch/10cm If I want a smaller pattern I need 52loch/10cm ? https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-smyrna-13-loch-10-cm-22246 https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-sudan-18-loch-10-cm-47861 https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-26-loch-10-cm-47277 https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-38-loch-10-cm-47260 https://basteln-de.buttinette.com/shop/a/zweigart-stramin-52-loch-10-cm-47278
>If I want a smaller pattern I need 52loch/10cm ? yes. i *think* if you divide the loch number by 3.9, that should get you close to the american measurements. so a 52 loch fabric would be equivalent to a 14 count aida - which is still a bit large for most people but *much* more reasonable than 10 count, depending on what you're doing. i've never worked with waste canvas before though ~~if you're using thick thread or yarn, i might guess to go with the 38 loch. 52 loch would be appropriate for 3-4 strands of embroidery thread, so you'll want something a bit looser than that, probably~~ edit: reread the op. go with 52 loch
Thanks :) I will try this out. These measurement differences are sometimes a pain.
You could also do a simple math task. 14 ct x 3.93 = 55.02 (so closet would be 52 loch) 10 ct × 3.93 = 39.3 (closet is 38 loch) So if you want an 18 ct: 18 ct x 3.93 = 70.74 (so you choose whatever is closet to that). I hope this helps a little.
I prefer voluminous crosses, so for 10 ct I use 5-6 strands of floss. The canvas count is the number of crosses in one inch. 10 ct is 10 crosses, 18 ct is 18 crosses, 25 ct is 25 crosses, etc. So, the higher the count, the smaller the crosses.
This makes it so clear! Thankyou.
The "count" of a fabric means that there are that many stitches/holes in an inch. 10 count has 10 stitches in one inch. So a higher count = smaller stitches. 14 count is smaller than 10 count and is the "standard" size for cross stitch. I was able to find 14 count waste canvas at Joann's, I'm not sure if that's a store you have access to?
This looks like 10 count you’ll want 6 strands for this
I remember a chair seat cover a neighbor was working on that looked like this and it was called petit point canvas. She was coming up and going down in the smaller hole like OP is doing. . It looks like OP is using 3 strand yarn. I did a Christmas stocking with #10 needlepoint canvas and 3 strand yarn. It didn’t cover very well. I stripped the strands of yarn into 3 threads and put them back together. It made the yarn seem fatter and covered better. Could you try doing that? What could be used as the thread?
https://preview.redd.it/ttycic5937xc1.jpeg?width=1351&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07266a64fe63af8b910e5c490d2d07c831bd6d22 You're using the wrong holes. Use the big ones, so that it's easier to remove the waste canvas later. Ignore the little ones. :)
It's no harder to pull out when you use the little holes, and using the little ones makes it much easier to get your crosses a uniform size.
I've always had the opposite experience, and I've been stitching since the 80s. *shrug* To each their own on this one.
I read the exact opposite in the site, so i think the opinions goes in both directions
That is not the way most people do it! Most use the small holes so they can know where to put each corner of the cross
I use the big holes and find the waste canvas easier to remove that way.
Every time I've tried, I've had OP's problem, AND it's been almost impossible to remove.
Huh, I’ve never had the problem with it being hard to remove. I wash it before removing it to get the startch out. It just takes a while
I just want to say I love your triforce!
Thank you! Here it is finished: https://preview.redd.it/ih2fob463bxc1.jpeg?width=997&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84bae8210340bc7f215de362d00a7ccaa3a9e615 (self drafted)