Cross Stitch Calculator

Estimate finished size and fabric requirements for cross stitch patterns.

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Stitches per inch

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Extra fabric on each side

What This Calculator Does

Estimate finished size and fabric requirements for cross stitch patterns.

It combines Fabric Count, Design Width, Design Height, Margin to estimate Fabric Size (in), Fabric Size (cm), Fabric Area.

Formula & Method

Design size is W_{in}=\frac{Stitches_w}{Count}+2Margin and H_{in}=\frac{Stitches_h}{Count}+2Margin. Metric size uses cm=in\cdot2.54.

Notation used in the formulas: R = Fabric Size (in); x_{1} = Fabric Count; x_{2} = Design Width; x_{3} = Design Height; x_{4} = Margin.

Method summary: inputs are normalized to consistent units, core equations are evaluated, then secondary values are derived and rounded for display.

Use this calculator for quick scenario analysis. Start with baseline values, change one driver at a time, and compare how sensitive the results are to each input shown above.

Inputs Used

  • Fabric Count: Stitches per inch
  • Design Width: Used directly in the calculation.
  • Design Height: Used directly in the calculation.
  • Margin: Extra fabric on each side

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