Cross Stitch Fabric and Sizing Guides

Aida counts, evenweave and linen, colored fabric, and the arithmetic that tells you how much to cut.

How to calculate cross stitch fabric size: the formula, worked examples on 11, 14, 16 and 18 count, and the margins to add before you cut.

Aida cloth count explained: compare 11, 14, 16, 18 and 28 over 2, calculate finished size in inches and cm, and choose a needle and strands.