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Cross Stitch Size Calculator: How Big Will My Pattern Be?
Type your pattern's stitch count, pick your fabric, and get the finished size in inches and centimeters, plus how much fabric to cut.
Every cross stitch chart is measured in stitches, not inches. How big the finished piece turns out depends on the fabric you stitch it on. Enter your pattern's size below:
The formula
Finished size in inches = stitches ÷ fabric count.
On aida, every square is one stitch, so 14 count aida holds 14 stitches per inch. A pattern 64 stitches wide is 64 ÷ 14 = 4.6 inches wide.
Evenweave and linen are different: you usually stitch over two threads, so 28 count evenweave gives 14 stitches per inch, the same size as 14 count aida.
Size chart for common pattern sizes
| Stitches | 11 count | 14 count | 16 count | 18 count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 2.7 in | 2.1 in | 1.9 in | 1.7 in |
| 50 | 4.5 in | 3.6 in | 3.1 in | 2.8 in |
| 64 | 5.8 in | 4.6 in | 4.0 in | 3.6 in |
| 80 | 7.3 in | 5.7 in | 5.0 in | 4.4 in |
| 100 | 9.1 in | 7.1 in | 6.3 in | 5.6 in |
| 150 | 13.6 in | 10.7 in | 9.4 in | 8.3 in |
How much fabric to cut
Add 3 inches on every side, so 6 inches to each measurement. That leaves room for the hoop to grip and for framing or finishing later. A 4.6 x 4.8 inch design needs a piece about 11 x 11 inches.
Which count should I choose?
- 11 count: big squares, easy on the eyes, good for children and first projects. The design comes out larger.
- 14 count: the standard. Every one of our patterns is sized for it first.
- 16 and 18 count: finer, smaller results, nice for ornaments and cards. Use 1 or 2 strands of floss.
Floss strands by fabric
| Fabric | Strands for cross stitch | Strands for backstitch |
|---|---|---|
| 11 count aida | 3 | 2 |
| 14 count aida | 2 | 1 |
| 16 count aida | 2 | 1 |
| 18 count aida | 1 or 2 | 1 |
| 28 count evenweave (over 2) | 2 | 1 |
Every pattern in our shop prints its own size guide for 11, 14, 16 and 18 count on page three of the PDF, so you never have to do this by hand. New to cross stitch? Start with our beginner's guide.
