22-count Hardanger: size chart and fabric calculator
Worked over two threads, 22-count Hardanger gives 11 stitches per inch (4.3 per cm), so each cross is 2.31 mm wide. A 100 × 100 stitch design finishes at 9.1 × 9.1 in (23.1 × 23.1 cm); cut 15.1 × 15.1 in of fabric for 3 in margins.
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Finished size
9.1 × 9.1 in
23.1 × 23.1 cm
Fabric to cut
15.1 × 15.1 in
38.3 × 38.3 cm
Solid fill, 2 strands
5.3 skeins
10,000 crosses, about 1,872 per skein
100 × 100 stitches on 22-count Hardanger over two: 11 stitches per inch, 2.31 mm per stitch.
22-count Hardanger at a glance
| Fabric | Hardanger, 22 thread pairs per inch |
|---|---|
| Usually stitched | over two (11 stitches per inch) |
| Stitches per cm | 4.3 (43.3 per 10 cm) |
| Size of one stitch | 2.31 mm (0.091 in) |
| Stitches in one square inch | 121 |
| Worked over one instead | 22 stitches per inch, 1.15 mm per stitch |
| Same stitch size as | 11-count Aida over one |
| Strands (common starting point) | 2 over two (1 over one) of six-strand cotton |
| Tapestry needle (common starting point) | size 24 or 26 |
Finished size chart for 22-count Hardanger
Each size is the stitch count divided by 11 (22 threads per inch, two threads per stitch); the cut size adds 3 in on every side. Worked over one thread instead, the same chart shrinks to half the width: 300 × 400 stitches is 27.3 × 36.4 in over two but 13.6 × 18.2 in over one.
| Design (stitches) | Finished over two (in) | Finished over two (cm) | Cut with 3 in margins (in) | Fabric threads covered | Over one, petite (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 × 50 | 4.5 × 4.5 in | 11.5 × 11.5 cm | 10.5 × 10.5 in | 100 × 100 | 2.3 × 2.3 in |
| 80 × 80 | 7.3 × 7.3 in | 18.5 × 18.5 cm | 13.3 × 13.3 in | 160 × 160 | 3.6 × 3.6 in |
| 100 × 100 | 9.1 × 9.1 in | 23.1 × 23.1 cm | 15.1 × 15.1 in | 200 × 200 | 4.5 × 4.5 in |
| 120 × 150 | 10.9 × 13.6 in | 27.7 × 34.6 cm | 16.9 × 19.6 in | 240 × 300 | 5.5 × 6.8 in |
| 150 × 150 | 13.6 × 13.6 in | 34.6 × 34.6 cm | 19.6 × 19.6 in | 300 × 300 | 6.8 × 6.8 in |
| 200 × 200 | 18.2 × 18.2 in | 46.2 × 46.2 cm | 24.2 × 24.2 in | 400 × 400 | 9.1 × 9.1 in |
| 200 × 250 | 18.2 × 22.7 in | 46.2 × 57.7 cm | 24.2 × 28.7 in | 400 × 500 | 9.1 × 11.4 in |
| 250 × 300 | 22.7 × 27.3 in | 57.7 × 69.3 cm | 28.7 × 33.3 in | 500 × 600 | 11.4 × 13.6 in |
| 300 × 400 | 27.3 × 36.4 in | 69.3 × 92.4 cm | 33.3 × 42.4 in | 600 × 800 | 13.6 × 18.2 in |
22-count Hardanger compared with the nearest counts
The same 150 × 150 stitch design, worked over two, on the evenweave, Hardanger and linen counts either side of 22-count Hardanger.
| Fabric | Stitches per inch | Stitch size | 150 × 150 design | Size change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-count Hardanger (this page) | 11 | 2.31 mm | 13.6 × 13.6 in | — |
| 25-count Lugana | 12.5 | 2.03 mm | 12 × 12 in | −12 % per side |
| 28-count evenweave | 14 | 1.81 mm | 10.7 × 10.7 in | −21.4 % per side |
What changing from 22-count Hardanger does to a chart
Moving a chart from 22-count Hardanger to 25-count Lugana shrinks every side by 12 %: a 150 × 150 design goes from 13.6 in to 12 in across, and the area drops to 77 % of what it was on 22-count Hardanger.
11-count Aida over one gives exactly the same 2.31 mm stitch as 22-count Hardanger over two, so a chart sized for one comes out the same size on the other.
How far one skein goes on 22-count Hardanger
Thread per full cross = (2·√2 + 2) × stitch size × strands, plus 15 % for starts, ends and travel: (4.828 × 2.309 mm × strands) × 1.15. A DMC or Anchor skein is 8 m of 6 strands, 48 m of single strand in total.
| Strands in the needle | Thread per cross | Crosses per skein | Skeins for 10,000 crosses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 strand over two | 12.8 mm | 3,744 | 2.7 |
| 2 strands over two (starting point) | 25.6 mm | 1,872 | 5.3 |
| 1 strand over one | 6.4 mm | 7,487 | 1.3 |
Reading the skein numbers for 22-count Hardanger
With 2 strands, one skein covers about 1,872 full crosses on 22-count Hardanger: a solid block of roughly 43 × 43 stitches, which is 3.9 × 3.9 in (9.9 × 9.9 cm) of filled fabric.
The estimate is deliberately simple: it ignores backstitch and fractional stitches, and real use varies with tension and how far you carry thread between areas. The pattern maker applies the same formula to every color in a chart, so buy one extra skein of the colors that cover most of the design.
How to plan a project on 22-count Hardanger
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Read the stitch count
Take the design width and height in stitches from the chart. For this example: 99 × 132 stitches.
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Divide by 11
99 ÷ 11 = 9 in wide and 132 ÷ 11 = 12 in tall on 22-count Hardanger worked over two (22.9 × 30.5 cm).
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Add the margins
Add 3 in on every side: cut 15 × 18 in (38.1 × 45.7 cm). Add more if the piece will be stretched over a large frame.
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Choose strands and needle
Start with 2 over two (1 over one) strands and a size 24 or 26 tapestry needle, stitch a small test patch in a margin, and follow the chart key if it says otherwise.
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Count threads in pairs
Each cross covers two threads each way, so 99 stitches use 198 threads of the 22-count weave. Start from the center so the design sits evenly.
About 22-count Hardanger
A cotton evenweave woven in paired threads, 22 pairs per inch, made for Hardanger embroidery. Cross stitch is worked over two pairs, or over one for petite stitching. It suits projects that combine cross stitch with Hardanger cutwork, and very small "petite" pieces worked over one.
Strands and needle: 2 over two (1 over one) strands of six-strand cotton and a size 24 or 26 tapestry needle are a common starting point on 22-count Hardanger, not a rule. DMC notes that many 14-count designs call for two strands and tells stitchers to follow the chart; fewer strands give a lighter, more textured look, more give fuller coverage.
Frequently asked questions
How many stitches per inch is 22-count Hardanger?
22-count Hardanger has 22 threads per inch. Cross stitch covers two threads each way, so you get 11 stitches per inch (4.3 per cm). Worked over one it gives 22.
How big is a 100 × 100 cross stitch on 22-count Hardanger?
Over two threads: 9.1 × 9.1 in (23.1 × 23.1 cm), because 100 ÷ 11 = 9.1. Over one thread the same design is 4.5 in square.
How much 22-count Hardanger do I need for a 200 × 200 pattern?
The stitched area is 18.2 × 18.2 in; with 3 in margins on every side, cut 24.2 × 24.2 in (61.4 × 61.4 cm).
How many strands of floss should I use on 22-count Hardanger?
2 over two (1 over one) strands is a common starting point, with a size 24 or 26 tapestry needle. The chart's key has the final say; one strand fewer gives a lighter look.
What fabric gives the same stitch size as 22-count Hardanger?
11-count Aida over one: 11 stitches per inch, so the finished size of a chart does not change.
Related
Other fabric counts
- 25-count Lugana 12.5 stitches per inch
- 28-count evenweave 14 stitches per inch
- 32-count linen 16 stitches per inch
- 36-count linen 18 stitches per inch
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