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Cross stitch size calculator
Enter your pattern size in stitches and choose a fabric to see the finished size and how much fabric to buy.
The formula
finished size = stitches ÷ fabric count. Fabric count is the number of stitches per inch: 14-count Aida has 14. For evenweave and linen stitched over two threads, divide the thread count by two (28-count over two = 14 stitches per inch).
Size chart (100 × 100 stitches)
| Fabric | Finished size | Strands | Stitches per skein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-count Aida | 9.1 in (23.1 cm) | 3 | ≈ 943 |
| 14-count Aida | 7.1 in (18.1 cm) | 2 | ≈ 1,800 |
| 16-count Aida | 6.3 in (15.9 cm) | 2 | ≈ 2,057 |
| 18-count Aida | 5.6 in (14.1 cm) | 2 | ≈ 2,314 |
| 22-count Hardanger | 4.5 in (11.5 cm) | 1 | ≈ 5,657 |
| 28-count evenweave (over 2) | 7.1 in (18.1 cm) | 2 | ≈ 1,800 |
| 32-count linen (over 2) | 6.3 in (15.9 cm) | 2 | ≈ 2,057 |
Working in centimetres? The metric cross stitch size calculator also tells you how many stitches fit a frame or hoop. Learn more in the Aida count guide, or turn a photo into a pattern of exactly the right size with the pattern maker.