Fabric and hoop size calculator
Finished size by Aida count
| Stitches | 11 count | 14 count | 16 count | 18 count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 4.5 in (11.5 cm) | 3.6 in (9.1 cm) | 3.1 in (7.9 cm) | 2.8 in (7.1 cm) |
| 80 | 7.3 in (18.5 cm) | 5.7 in (14.5 cm) | 5.0 in (12.7 cm) | 4.4 in (11.3 cm) |
| 100 | 9.1 in (23.1 cm) | 7.1 in (18.1 cm) | 6.2 in (15.9 cm) | 5.6 in (14.1 cm) |
| 120 | 10.9 in (27.7 cm) | 8.6 in (21.8 cm) | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) | 6.7 in (16.9 cm) |
| 150 | 13.6 in (34.6 cm) | 10.7 in (27.2 cm) | 9.4 in (23.8 cm) | 8.3 in (21.2 cm) |
| 200 | 18.2 in (46.2 cm) | 14.3 in (36.3 cm) | 12.5 in (31.8 cm) | 11.1 in (28.2 cm) |
| 250 | 22.7 in (57.7 cm) | 17.9 in (45.4 cm) | 15.6 in (39.7 cm) | 13.9 in (35.3 cm) |
What makes a chart easy to stitch from
- One clear symbol per thread, readable in black and white.
- Bold lines every 10 stitches and numbers along the edges, so you never lose your count.
- A floss list with DMC numbers and skeins.
- On a screen: zoom, a highlight for one thread, and a way to mark what you have stitched.
The PDF starts with a cover and floss list, then splits the chart into pages of about 55 by 80 stitches on A4, each labelled with its columns and rows.
Questions stitchers ask
How do I work out the size of a cross stitch?
Divide the stitches by the Aida count. 140 stitches on 14 count is 10 in. Multiply by 2.54 for centimetres.
How much extra fabric should I leave?
Most stitchers leave 2 to 3 in on every side for a hoop or framing.