Cross stitch fabric calculator
Enter your design size in stitches and your fabric count to get the finished size, the fabric to cut and skeins per color. Works for Aida, evenweave and linen, in inches or cm.
Floss skein calculator
Skeins to buy for one color, on the fabric chosen above.
Skeins for that color
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Full cross stitches, 2 strands, rounded up.
Largest design for fabric you have
Largest design that fits
84x84 stitches
Uses the fabric count and margin above.
Cross stitch size chart by Aida count
Finished width = stitches / Aida count. Example: 100 stitches on 14 count is 7.1 in. Add 3 in per side for the fabric to cut.
| Design width | 11 count | 14 count | 16 count | 18 count | 22 count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 stitches | 4.5 in / 11.5 cm | 3.6 in / 9.1 cm | 3.1 in / 7.9 cm | 2.8 in / 7.1 cm | 2.3 in / 5.8 cm |
| 100 stitches | 9.1 in / 23.1 cm | 7.1 in / 18.1 cm | 6.3 in / 15.9 cm | 5.6 in / 14.1 cm | 4.5 in / 11.5 cm |
| 150 stitches | 13.6 in / 34.6 cm | 10.7 in / 27.2 cm | 9.4 in / 23.8 cm | 8.3 in / 21.2 cm | 6.8 in / 17.3 cm |
| 200 stitches | 18.2 in / 46.2 cm | 14.3 in / 36.3 cm | 12.5 in / 31.8 cm | 11.1 in / 28.2 cm | 9.1 in / 23.1 cm |
| 250 stitches | 22.7 in / 57.7 cm | 17.9 in / 45.4 cm | 15.6 in / 39.7 cm | 13.9 in / 35.3 cm | 11.4 in / 28.9 cm |
| 300 stitches | 27.3 in / 69.3 cm | 21.4 in / 54.4 cm | 18.8 in / 47.6 cm | 16.7 in / 42.3 cm | 13.6 in / 34.6 cm |
Fabric count conversion chart: stitches per inch and per cm
Evenweave and linen are usually stitched over two, which halves the count: 28 count over two = 14 count Aida.
| Fabric | Stitches per inch | Stitches per cm | 100 stitches measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 count Aida | 11 | 4.3 | 9.1 in / 23.1 cm |
| 14 count Aida | 14 | 5.5 | 7.1 in / 18.1 cm |
| 16 count Aida | 16 | 6.3 | 6.3 in / 15.9 cm |
| 18 count Aida | 18 | 7.1 | 5.6 in / 14.1 cm |
| 22 count Aida | 22 | 8.7 | 4.5 in / 11.5 cm |
| 25 count evenweave, over two | 12.5 | 4.9 | 8.0 in / 20.3 cm |
| 28 count evenweave, over two | 14 | 5.5 | 7.1 in / 18.1 cm |
| 32 count evenweave, over two | 16 | 6.3 | 6.3 in / 15.9 cm |
| 36 count evenweave, over two | 18 | 7.1 | 5.6 in / 14.1 cm |
| 40 count evenweave, over two | 20 | 7.9 | 5.0 in / 12.7 cm |
How many cross stitches per skein?
About 1,700 full cross stitches per 8 m DMC skein on 14 count Aida with 2 strands. Higher counts use less thread per stitch. For evenweave over two, use the matching Aida row.
| Fabric | Stitches per skein (est.) |
|---|---|
| 11 count Aida | 1,200 |
| 14 count Aida | 1,700 |
| 16 count Aida | 2,000 |
| 18 count Aida | 2,400 |
| 22 count Aida | 2,900 |
Conservative estimates. Fractional stitches, backstitch and long thread tails lower them.
Fabric calculator FAQ
How much extra fabric should I add around a cross stitch design?
3 inches on every side, the default here. That leaves room for a hoop or frame and for finishing. The minimum is about 2 inches per side.
What does Aida count mean?
Stitches per inch. On 14 count Aida, 140 stitches measure 10 inches. Higher counts give a smaller finished piece from the same chart.
How many skeins of floss will I need?
One DMC skein covers about 1,200 on 11 count, 1,700 on 14 count, 2,000 on 16 count, 2,400 on 18 count, 2,900 on 22 count (full cross stitches, 2 strands). Enter a color's stitch count in the skein calculator for its estimate.
Does the calculator work in centimeters?
Yes. Switch the units to cm and every size, including the margin, is shown in centimeters.
How big is 14 count Aida in centimeters?
5.5 stitches per cm. 100 stitches measure 18.1 cm on 14 count, 23.1 cm on 11 count and 14.1 cm on 18 count.
How do I size a design on evenweave or linen stitched over two?
Divide the fabric count by two. 28 count over two sizes like 14 count Aida, 32 like 16, 36 like 18. Pick the evenweave count in the calculator and set Stitched over to two threads.