Needle sizes

amyleesf

Hi, can anyone confirm the official needle sizes to  be used for the different size aida cloths? Example , my DMC store advises needle no 26 with 14 count aida, but the other store gives me needle no 24.
Aiyoyo ( equivalent to my goodness and so more), this is not a end of world matter, but if someone nice can advise, then I need not argue with either seller.

Thanks.
Amy

fei2x

This table should help you.

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fei2x

                               
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2013-3-25 04:12
This table should help you.

I would just add that on 36-count, I use a 28.  The important thing in needle size is that it should create a path for the floss, so the floss doesn’t scrape harshly against the fabric as it goes through.  

MarBcn

Interesante.  Muchas cosas.  Probaré a usar

DinaraAuba

Thank you for this question, it is useful for me too!!!

siete777

very interesting issue

htsear13

Following this thread

tattyteddy

Thanks for sharing

amyleesf

fei2x replied at 2013-3-25 20:12

                               
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This table should help you.

Oh yes, thank you kind person. Exactly what I was looking for. Terima kasih (thank you in Malay).

fei2x

amyleesf replied at 2013-3-25 12:15

                               
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Oh yes, thank you kind person. Exactly what I was looking for. Terima kasih (thank you in Malay).

You're welcome. Glad to help. :D

calno

Usefull for me as well. thanks

jandir

This chart is a very useful tool.

Some people will find preferences which don't match the chart exactly.  Think of it as more of a guide than an exact rule.  

I notice that sometimes the type of cloth I am using will cause me to use different needle sizes (even though it may be the same count, etc).

amyleesf

jandir replied at 2013-3-27 02:56

                               
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This chart is a very useful tool.

Some people will find preferences which don't match the chart exa ...

You are right. For example for 14 count thread, I used to use needle 24. Another shop recommended needle no 26, so I tried it. I found I liked needle no 26 better for most purposes, but I would use need no 24 when the pattern asked for 3 strands. (thicker.) So as you say, the chart is very useful, but in the end it is really up to individual. Still I treasure the chart.

mdbf

Interesante informacion. creo que aunque nos adaptemos a las indicaciones de las casas comerciales siempre habrá cambios en la elección. Yo en ocasiones si me queda poca trama de hilo y no quiero apuntar y comenzar una trama nueva escojo una aguja de menor tamaño y finalizo el trabajo.

amyleesf

mdbf replied at 2013-3-31 18:50

                               
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Interesante informacion. creo que aunque nos adaptemos a las indicaciones de las casas comerciales s ...

Online translation:
Interesting information. I think that while we adapt to the indications of the commercial houses in choosing habrcambios always. I sometimes if I have little plot thread and do not want to point and start a new story I choose a smaller needle tamaoy completed work.

Comment by Amy:  Me also think same. I choose my own needles when it is a small piece of work.

VampKira

I tend to use a no 28 for almost everything.  It is just what I prefer.  I will use a no 26 in a pinch but I just find that 28 seems to stitch more smoothly for me....