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Cross Stitch Size Calculator
Find out how big your finished piece will be and how much fabric to buy. Works for Aida and for evenweave or linen stitched over two threads.
How the size is calculated
Fabric count is the number of stitches per inch. The finished size is simply stitches ÷ stitches per inch. A design 140 stitches wide on 14-count Aida is 140 ÷ 14 = 10 inches wide. On evenweave or linen you usually stitch "over two" threads, so 28-count fabric gives 14 stitches per inch — the same size as 14-count Aida.
Quick size chart
| Stitches | 11-count | 14-count | 16-count | 18-count | 20-count | 22-count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 4.5″ / 11.5 cm | 3.6″ / 9.1 cm | 3.1″ / 7.9 cm | 2.8″ / 7.1 cm | 2.5″ / 6.3 cm | 2.3″ / 5.8 cm |
| 80 | 7.3″ / 18.5 cm | 5.7″ / 14.5 cm | 5.0″ / 12.7 cm | 4.4″ / 11.3 cm | 4.0″ / 10.2 cm | 3.6″ / 9.2 cm |
| 100 | 9.1″ / 23.1 cm | 7.1″ / 18.1 cm | 6.3″ / 15.9 cm | 5.6″ / 14.1 cm | 5.0″ / 12.7 cm | 4.5″ / 11.5 cm |
| 150 | 13.6″ / 34.6 cm | 10.7″ / 27.2 cm | 9.4″ / 23.8 cm | 8.3″ / 21.2 cm | 7.5″ / 19.1 cm | 6.8″ / 17.3 cm |
| 200 | 18.2″ / 46.2 cm | 14.3″ / 36.3 cm | 12.5″ / 31.8 cm | 11.1″ / 28.2 cm | 10.0″ / 25.4 cm | 9.1″ / 23.1 cm |
Choosing a fabric count
- 11-count — big holes, easiest to see; great for kids and beginners, but the design comes out large.
- 14-count — the standard for most patterns and the best place to start.
- 16 and 18-count — finer detail and smaller pieces; use 1–2 strands of floss.
- 28 and 32-count evenweave/linen — a softer, flatter look; stitched over two it matches 14 or 16-count Aida in size.
Frequently asked questions
How much extra fabric should I leave?
Three inches (about 7.5 cm) on every side is a safe default. It gives room for a hoop or scroll frame while stitching and for mounting or framing afterwards.
How many stitches should my pattern be?
For a portrait or pet photo, 80–150 stitches across keeps faces recognizable. Simple icons and lettering look good at 30–60 stitches. Set the size in our pattern maker and the chart shows the finished size as you go.