Cross Stitch Calculator
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Estimate embroidery floss and thread quantity for cross stitch and hand embroidery projects. Skein count from stitch count and colors.
Convert embroidery fabric count between Aida, evenweave, and linen systems. Calculate equivalent counts for over-1 and over-2 stitching.
Resize cross stitch and embroidery patterns across different fabric counts. Convert stitch counts and finished dimensions proportionally.
Divide stitch count by fabric count (holes per inch). A 140×200 stitch design on 14-count Aida finishes at 10×14.3 inches.
Size (in) = Stitches ÷ Fabric countSame design on higher count fabric finishes smaller. Moving from 14 to 28 count halves each dimension.
New size = Original size × (Old count ÷ New count)Add 3 inches minimum margin on all sides for framing and hoop clearance. Large designs may need 4–6 inches.
Fabric needed = Design size + 3 inches each sideUpdated: July 2026
Design finishes at 8.75×12.5 inches. Order 15×19 inch fabric piece with 3-inch margins for 12×16 frame.
Target 8×10 inch finished size for 140-stitch width design requires 17.5-count fabric — use 18-count and accept 7.8 inch width or adjust design.
Sampler with 300×400 stitches on 14-count yields 21.4×28.6 inches — verify wall space before starting year-long project.
Cross stitch finished size depends on stitch count and fabric count (holes per inch). Enter design dimensions in stitches and fabric count to calculate finished size in inches and centimeters, or reverse-calculate fabric count needed for a target finished dimension.