Cross stitch needle size chart

    Recently a lady wrote and asked me which needle size she should use for a certain ct aida.

    The rule of thumb is to use a needle that when threaded does not enlarge the hole of your aida, or linen. Of course, it also depends on your personal preference, and do be aware that a # 28 is not just a thin needle, but a short one as well.

   Here is a helpful little chart with the measurements for both imperial, and metric fabric size.

Fabric size	Fabric size metric	Needle size
8 ct aida	3.2 aida	# 20
11 ct aida / 14-20 ct linen	4.3 aida / 8 threads per cm linen	# 22
14 ct aida / 28-30 ct linen	5.5 aida / 10-11 threads per cm linen	# 24
16 ct aida / 32 ct linen	6.3 aida / 12 threads per cm linen	# 26
18 ct aida / 36 ct linen	7.1 aida / 14 threads per cm linen	# 28