Cross Stitch CalculatorAbout Cross Stitch Calculator
Cross Stitch Calculator is a set of free tools for counted cross stitch, built around one simple idea: the numbers behind a project should be easy to work out before you spend money on supplies or hours on stitching.
Everything on the site runs in your browser. There are no accounts, no uploads, and no tracking of your inputs.
The best place to start is the cross stitch calculator itself — ten free tools, no account needed.
What this site is
This site is the homepage calculator plus nine tool pages: design size, fabric size, material, Aida, linen, floss, hoop, time, and price. Each one answers a practical question — how big will the design be, how much fabric to cut, how many skeins to buy, which hoop fits, how long it will take, what to charge.
Every calculator is backed by notes explaining the method, a worked example, and answers to common questions, so you can check the reasoning yourself rather than trusting a black box.
Who runs this site
The site is owned and maintained by Ian Welkins, who built it to make project planning simpler for stitchers. If you spot a mistake in a calculation or a page, he wants to know — the fastest way to reach him is through the contact page.
How the numbers are calculated
The calculators use standard cross-stitch arithmetic. Finished size is stitch count divided by fabric count; fabric cut size adds a margin on every side; floss skeins come from stitch count, coverage, and a waste allowance; time comes from stitch count and pace; price adds materials to labor. The exact formula for each page is shown next to its calculator.
Everything is computed in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored. Where a number is an estimate rather than exact math, it is labeled as one: stitches per skein is a rule of thumb you can adjust, your stitching rate is your own best guess, and an hourly rate is your own judgment.
Frequently asked questions
Is everything really free?
Yes. The homepage calculator plus nine tool pages are free to use, with no account, no sign-up, and no usage limits. There is nothing to buy and no premium tier.
Do you store what I type into the calculators?
No. Every calculation happens in your own browser. Your stitch counts, settings, and results never leave your device — nothing is uploaded and nothing is stored on this site's servers.
Are the estimates guaranteed to be right?
Size calculations are exact arithmetic: stitch count divided by fabric count. Floss, time, and price outputs are planning estimates built on adjustable assumptions (stitches per skein, stitches per hour, hourly rate), so treat them as starting points and tune them to your own stitching.