Cross-stitch size calculator
Enter your design's size in stitches to see how big it will be on each fabric, and how much fabric to cut.
–finished design size
–in centimeters
–fabric to cut
–fabric to cut (cm)
The same design on other fabrics
| Fabric | Size (in) | Size (cm) |
|---|
How the sum works
Divide the number of stitches by the fabric count. On 14-count Aida there are 14 stitches to the inch, so a design 140 stitches wide is 10 inches wide. On evenweave or linen you usually stitch over two threads, so 28-count gives 14 stitches to the inch, the same as 14-count Aida.
Then add spare fabric around the edge for hooping and framing. With 3 inches on each side, a 10 × 8 inch design needs fabric about 16 × 14 inches.
More detail and worked examples are in how to work out your design size and the Aida count guide. Want a pattern from your own photo? Try the pattern maker.