Cross Stitch Calculator
Finished size, fabric to cut, gridding and thread for any design.
Size and fabric
Stitches for a frame size
How many stitches fill a given size on 14-count Aida.
Thread
| Color (optional) | Stitches | Skeins | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.80 | 4 |
How the numbers are worked out
Size. Stitches divided by fabric count. Evenweave and linen are usually stitched over 2 threads, so halve their count first: 28-count over 2 works like 14-count.
Fabric. The finished size plus spare fabric on every side. Three inches leaves room for a hoop and for framing.
Gridding. Many stitchers draw a line every 10 stitches on the fabric with a wash-out pen or a basting thread, matching the bold lines on the chart. The calculator tells you how many blocks that makes and where the center stitch is.
Thread. A full cross on 14-count uses about 23 mm of thread with 2 strands, counting the back of the work and a little extra for starting and finishing. A DMC skein is 8 m of six strands, so it covers roughly 2,100 stitches.
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