25-count Lugana: size chart and fabric calculator
Worked over two threads, 25-count Lugana gives 12.5 stitches per inch (4.9 per cm), so each cross is 2.03 mm wide. A 100 × 100 stitch design finishes at 8 × 8 in (20.3 × 20.3 cm); cut 14 × 14 in of fabric for 3 in margins.
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Finished size
8 × 8 in
20.3 × 20.3 cm
Fabric to cut
14 × 14 in
35.6 × 35.6 cm
Solid fill, 2 strands
4.7 skeins
10,000 crosses, about 2,127 per skein
100 × 100 stitches on 25-count Lugana over two: 12.5 stitches per inch, 2.03 mm per stitch.
25-count Lugana at a glance
| Fabric | Lugana evenweave, 25 threads per inch |
|---|---|
| Usually stitched | over two (12.5 stitches per inch) |
| Stitches per cm | 4.9 (49.2 per 10 cm) |
| Size of one stitch | 2.03 mm (0.080 in) |
| Stitches in one square inch | 156 |
| Worked over one instead | 25 stitches per inch, 1.02 mm per stitch |
| Same stitch size as | no other fabric in this list |
| Strands (common starting point) | 2 of six-strand cotton |
| Tapestry needle (common starting point) | size 24 or 26 |
Finished size chart for 25-count Lugana
Each size is the stitch count divided by 12.5 (25 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 24 × 32 in over two but 12 × 16 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 × 4 in | 10.2 × 10.2 cm | 10 × 10 in | 100 × 100 | 2 × 2 in |
| 80 × 80 | 6.4 × 6.4 in | 16.3 × 16.3 cm | 12.4 × 12.4 in | 160 × 160 | 3.2 × 3.2 in |
| 100 × 100 | 8 × 8 in | 20.3 × 20.3 cm | 14 × 14 in | 200 × 200 | 4 × 4 in |
| 120 × 150 | 9.6 × 12 in | 24.4 × 30.5 cm | 15.6 × 18 in | 240 × 300 | 4.8 × 6 in |
| 150 × 150 | 12 × 12 in | 30.5 × 30.5 cm | 18 × 18 in | 300 × 300 | 6 × 6 in |
| 200 × 200 | 16 × 16 in | 40.6 × 40.6 cm | 22 × 22 in | 400 × 400 | 8 × 8 in |
| 200 × 250 | 16 × 20 in | 40.6 × 50.8 cm | 22 × 26 in | 400 × 500 | 8 × 10 in |
| 250 × 300 | 20 × 24 in | 50.8 × 61 cm | 26 × 30 in | 500 × 600 | 10 × 12 in |
| 300 × 400 | 24 × 32 in | 61 × 81.3 cm | 30 × 38 in | 600 × 800 | 12 × 16 in |
25-count Lugana compared with the nearest counts
The same 150 × 150 stitch design, worked over two, on the evenweave, Hardanger and linen counts either side of 25-count Lugana.
| Fabric | Stitches per inch | Stitch size | 150 × 150 design | Size change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-count Hardanger | 11 | 2.31 mm | 13.6 × 13.6 in | +13.6 % per side |
| 25-count Lugana (this page) | 12.5 | 2.03 mm | 12 × 12 in | — |
| 28-count evenweave | 14 | 1.81 mm | 10.7 × 10.7 in | −10.7 % per side |
| 32-count linen | 16 | 1.59 mm | 9.4 × 9.4 in | −21.9 % per side |
What changing from 25-count Lugana does to a chart
Moving a chart from 25-count Lugana to 28-count evenweave shrinks every side by 10.7 %: a 150 × 150 design goes from 12 in to 10.7 in across, and the area drops to 80 % of what it was on 25-count Lugana.
Going the other way, 22-count Hardanger (11 stitches per inch) makes the same 150 × 150 design 13.6 in wide, 13.6 % larger per side than on 25-count Lugana, with bigger holes that are easier to see.
How far one skein goes on 25-count Lugana
Thread per full cross = (2·√2 + 2) × stitch size × strands, plus 15 % for starts, ends and travel: (4.828 × 2.032 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 | 11.3 mm | 4,254 | 2.4 |
| 2 strands over two (starting point) | 22.6 mm | 2,127 | 4.7 |
| 1 strand over one | 5.6 mm | 8,508 | 1.2 |
Reading the skein numbers for 25-count Lugana
With 2 strands, one skein covers about 2,127 full crosses on 25-count Lugana: a solid block of roughly 46 × 46 stitches, which is 3.7 × 3.7 in (9.3 × 9.3 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 25-count Lugana
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Read the stitch count
Take the design width and height in stitches from the chart. For this example: 138 × 106 stitches.
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Divide by 12.5
138 ÷ 12.5 = 11 in wide and 106 ÷ 12.5 = 8.5 in tall on 25-count Lugana worked over two (28 × 21.5 cm).
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Add the margins
Add 3 in on every side: cut 17 × 14.5 in (43.3 × 36.8 cm). Add more if the piece will be stretched over a large frame.
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Choose strands and needle
Start with 2 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 138 stitches use 276 threads of the 25-count weave. Start from the center so the design sits evenly.
About 25-count Lugana
Lugana is a soft 25-count cotton-blend evenweave sold by Zweigart. Worked over two threads it gives 12.5 stitches per inch, a little larger than 14-count Aida. It suits stitchers who want an evenweave drape and fractional stitches at a size close to 14-count.
Strands and needle: 2 strands of six-strand cotton and a size 24 or 26 tapestry needle are a common starting point on 25-count Lugana, 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 25-count Lugana?
25-count Lugana has 25 threads per inch. Cross stitch covers two threads each way, so you get 12.5 stitches per inch (4.9 per cm). Worked over one it gives 25.
How big is a 100 × 100 cross stitch on 25-count Lugana?
Over two threads: 8 × 8 in (20.3 × 20.3 cm), because 100 ÷ 12.5 = 8. Over one thread the same design is 4 in square.
How much 25-count Lugana do I need for a 200 × 200 pattern?
The stitched area is 16 × 16 in; with 3 in margins on every side, cut 22 × 22 in (55.9 × 55.9 cm).
How many strands of floss should I use on 25-count Lugana?
2 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.
Related
Other fabric counts
- 22-count Hardanger 11 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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