The more load the better really... but... having said that...
Under minimal load, a layer snug and parallel then a layer with an aggressive 'criss cross' also works.
The objective is to stop the rope sinking in thru the lower layers when winching under high load.
That is more prone to happen the looser the lower layers are wound and a 'criss cross' will stop that.
Only downside is that some winches are loaded to the max and you may not have the space.
I load mine on by winching my truck along teh drive with the park brake slightly applied.
That last layer doesn't matter as much as that is usually deployed so often doesn't need to wind back on under load
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