02 / CRAFT & BAKING
Cross stitch calculator.
Turn stitch counts into finished sizes and fabric dimensions.
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Questions & answers
What does 14-count fabric mean?
On 14-count Aida, 14 stitches over one square fill one inch. A 140-stitch-wide pattern therefore finishes 10 inches wide. Increasing the fabric count makes the same pattern smaller.
Does stitch over mean the number of floss strands?
No. It means how many fabric threads each stitch spans. Stitching over two on 28-count evenweave gives the same finished size as over one on 14-count Aida. The number of floss strands in your needle does not change this calculation.
Is the extra fabric added on every side?
Yes. A 3-inch margin adds 6 inches to the finished width and 6 inches to the finished height. A 10 × 8 inch design therefore needs a 16 × 14 inch cut. Choose a margin that suits your finishing method.