How many Strands of Thread to use for Cross Stitch

Does it matter how many strands of embroidery thread you use for your cross stitch project? It definitely does, so I'm going to walk you through what to think about when deciding how many strands to use for full cross stitches and backstitch.
I'll show you exactly what cross stitch with different numbers of strands looks like on different fabrics, and share some handy general guidelines to help you choose.
I also have a summary of all the information in a PDF guide; see link below!

00:00 Start
00:53 What is a skein and a strand?
01:54 What is stitching 'X' over 'Y'?
03:07 What difference does the number of strands make?
04:07 Examples of cross stitch with different number of strands on different count fabrics
05:23 General guidelines for how many strands to use for each fabric count
07:31 When to consider using more strands
08:49 Number of strands to use for backstitch

*LINKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO*
How to pull embroidery thread out of a skein without it tangling:
How to pull embroidery thread out of ...

How to do a loop start for cross stitch:
How to do a Loop Start for Cross Stitch

How to railroad cross stitch:
How to Railroad Cross Stitch

PDF guide to how many strands to use for cross stitch
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