Cross Stitch Fabric Size Calculator
Cross-stitch designs are counted in stitches. This turns that count into the fabric size you need, with a margin for the hoop or frame.
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- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
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How it works
Divide the stitch count by the fabric count, which is the number of holes per inch, to get the design width and height in inches.
Add the margin to each side for the hoop or frame. The fabric size is the design size plus twice the margin.
Worked example
A design 120 stitches wide and 150 high, on fabric with a count of 14, needs fabric about 14.6 in by 16.7 in, with 3 in margin on each side.
Questions
What is fabric count?
It is the number of holes, or stitches, per inch of fabric. A higher count gives smaller stitches and a smaller finished design.
How much margin do I need?
Most stitchers leave about 3 inches, or 8 cm, on each side for finishing and the hoop. More is easier to handle.
Should I buy the exact size?
Buy a little more, so you can trim or finish the edges without running short.
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