DMC ↔ Anchor Thread Conversion
Convert between DMC and Anchor embroidery floss codes instantly. This free tool includes 450+ verified color conversions to help you substitute threads in any cross stitch pattern.
Color Name
DMC Code
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Anchor Code
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Database: 456 DMC colors with Anchor equivalents
Complete Conversion Chart
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About DMC and Anchor Thread Conversion
DMC and Anchor are the two most popular brands of 6-strand cotton embroidery floss used in cross stitch and embroidery. While both brands offer high-quality threads with excellent colorfastness, their numbering systems are completely different.
Important notes about thread conversion:
- Colors are approximate matches - no two brands produce identical colors
- Always complete a project using threads from the same manufacturer to ensure color consistency
- Some DMC colors have no exact Anchor equivalent and vice versa
- When multiple Anchor codes are listed, they represent the closest matches
Why convert between brands?
- Your local store only carries one brand
- A color is out of stock in your preferred brand
- You have leftover floss from another brand you want to use
- Pattern calls for a brand you don't typically use
This conversion chart is based on data from Yarn Tree, 123Stitch.com, and verified by the cross stitch community. For the most accurate results, always compare actual thread colors before starting a project.