Work out the exact fabric size you need, including framing margins. Minimum margin of 2" per side is applied automatically.

Pattern

Width (stitches)

Height (stitches)

Fabric

Fabric type

Fabric count

Stitching over

Margins

Margin units

Round cut size

Per-side margins

Uniform margin (in)

How it works

Stitched size = stitches ÷ effective count. For Aida, count is stitches per inch. For evenweave/linen, effective count = count ÷ over (e.g. 28-ct over 2 = 14 spi). Margins are added on every side, then the cut size is rounded up.

Example: a 140 × 200 stitch pattern on 14-count Aida is 10" × 14.3" (25.4 × 36.3 cm) stitched. Add a 3" framing margin per side and the recommended fabric cut is 16" × 20.5" (≈ 40.6 × 52 cm).

Use this calculator before cutting fabric for a cross stitch, hardanger, or blackwork project to avoid running out of border when framing or hooping.