Cross-stitch fabric calculator
Enter the design's size in stitches to see how big it will be when finished and how much fabric to cut. Further down, the same design is worked out on eight common fabrics.
Your design
Count is the number of Aida squares, or evenweave and linen threads, to the inch.
The same design on other fabrics
Sizes use your stitch count, margin and units. Highlighted rows come out the same size as the fabric you entered.
| Fabric | Stitches per inch | Finished design | Fabric to cut |
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How it's worked out
Stitched over one, as on Aida, you get as many stitches to the inch as the fabric count. Stitched over two, you get half as many. Divide the design's width and height in stitches by the stitches per inch for the finished size. Add the margin to each side for the piece to cut.
Choosing a count
- 11 and 14 count make bigger stitches and a bigger piece, and the holes are easier to see.
- 16 and 18 count give finer detail and a smaller piece from the same chart.
- Evenweave and linen are usually stitched over two, so 28-count over two comes out the same size as 14-count Aida.
How much margin to leave
The margin is the bare fabric around the design, for the hoop and for framing or finishing. The calculator starts at 3 inches on each side. If someone else will frame it, ask what they need before you cut. You can't add fabric back.