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Calculate cross stitch design finished size from stitch count and fabric count (Aida/Linen). Convert between 14, 16, 18, and 28-count fabrics.
Convert embroidery fabric count between Aida, evenweave, and linen systems. Calculate equivalent counts for over-1 and over-2 stitching.
Estimate embroidery floss and thread quantity for cross stitch and hand embroidery projects. Skein count from stitch count and colors.
Moving from 14 to 18 count reduces finished size — multiply stitch count by 14/18 to maintain same inches. Results in fractional stitches at edges.
New stitches = Original stitches × (New count ÷ Old count)Multiply all stitch counts by scale factor. Non-integer stitch counts require rounding or design modification.
Scale factor = Target size ÷ Current sizeUniform scaling preserves proportions. Non-uniform scaling distorts the design — avoid unless intentionally adapting to specific space.
Scale X and Y by same factor (uniform)Updated: July 2026
200×280 stitch design on 14-count (14.3×20 in) resized to 18-count equivalent keeps same size with finer detail — no stitch count change, just fabric swap.
Scale 140×140 design by 0.5× to 70×70 stitches for 5×5 inch ornament on 14-count — verify small text remains legible.
Need 8-inch width from 200-stitch design: required count = 200÷8 = 25-count equivalent — use 28-count over 2 (14 effective) and accept 14.3 inch width or trim design.
Found the perfect pattern but need a different finished size? Convert pattern dimensions between fabric counts or scale stitch count proportionally while maintaining design aspect ratio.