DMC 318 to Candamar: Thread Conversion

Candamar used thread number 6157 as their equivalent to DMC 318 Light Steel Gray. Candamar Designs was a counted cross-stitch kit company that is no longer in production, which means finding original Candamar thread is essentially impossible today — the brand simply doesn't exist on store shelves. If you've picked up a vintage Candamar kit at an estate sale, a thrift shop, or from a relative's old craft stash, DMC 318 Light Steel Gray is the go-to replacement for any missing or depleted Candamar 6157 thread. The conversion is reliable and you'll get a faithful result. This is one of those situations where having a solid DMC conversion chart makes all the difference when breathing new life into a classic kit.