Cross-Stitch Kit Thread Conversion Charts
Kit brands use proprietary thread numbering. When a color runs short or gets tangled mid-project, you need a DMC replacement fast. Pick your kit brand below to see the full conversion chart — every thread number mapped to its closest DMC equivalent.
Dimensions to DMC
430 thread numbers · 542 conversions
The most popular cross-stitch kit brand. Find DMC replacements for any Dimensions thread number.
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Bucilla to DMC
741 thread numbers · 757 conversions
Christmas stockings, felt ornaments, and holiday kits. Replace Bucilla threads with DMC equivalents.
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Candamar to DMC
323 thread numbers · 328 conversions
Vintage kit brand from the 1980s-2000s. Find DMC substitutes for discontinued Candamar threads.
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Why kit-to-DMC conversion?
- Kits include just enough thread. One dropped stitch or tangled bobbin can leave you short of a color with no easy replacement.
- DMC is universally available. Every craft store stocks it, and most online retailers carry the full 500+ color range.
- Conversions are approximate. DMC matches are close but not identical. Always compare threads under natural daylight before committing to a big section.
- Vintage kits need it most. Candamar and older Bucilla kits often have discontinued colors with no original replacement option.