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It depends on the type of thread you are using and the gauge of your canvas and the stitch. Obviously the thread must pass easily through the canvas but have sufficient bulk to cover the canvas without it showing through (or grinning). Grinning is more of a problem with white canvas than with antique (brown) or a colour printed canvas.

For a typical mono canvas of 10-12 gauge when using tent stitch use one thread of tapestry wool or 3 threads of crewel wool. If using Persian yarn split it into 3 strands and use 2 at a time.

For 14 or 16 gauge canvas use 2 strands of crewel wool or 1 strand of split Persian yarn. For 18 gauge or smaller use just 1 strand of crewel wool or split Persian yarn.

For rugs on 8 gauge canvas, use Victorian cross stitch with one thread of tapestry wool or 3 threads of crewel wool. Or use tent stitch with two threads of tapestry wool or 6 threads of crewel wool.

For more information see http://www.needlepoint-tapestry.org.UK.

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