number of strands--hardanger

by Margaret
(Concord, NC, USA)

How many strands of #5 do I use for hardanger on 22? What about #8? Is it 2 strands like cross-stitch or 1?

Margaret,

Perle threads are designed to be used as they come off the skein or ball. They are not divisible. You would just use 1 strand (or as it comes off the ball) of perle number 5 and 1 of perle number 8 for hardanger embroidery on 22 count fabric.

Carol