Formulas
design_in = stitches / (aida_count / stitches_per_square); fabric_in = design_in + 2×margin_in. Over-two on 28-count linen behaves like 14-count aida.
Worked example
140×180 stitches on 14-count with 3" margins → design 10×12.86", fabric about 16×18.86".
Tips
Allow extra margin for framing or Q-snaps. Wash dark fabrics first if bleeding is a risk.
Common mistakes
Confusing cm Aida labels with per-inch counts; forgetting margins for finishing.
Evenweave and linen
Limits and how to use the results
Estimates run only in your browser. Prefer a published pattern’s tested yardage when it conflicts with this planner. Density factors and assumptions are documented on the methodology page; legal terms cover planning-use limits.
FAQ
What size fabric for my pattern?
Divide stitches by count, then add margins on all sides—this tool does both. Example: 140×180 stitches on 14-count with 3" margins needs about 16×18.9" of fabric.
14-count vs 16-count?
Higher count makes a smaller design for the same stitch count. The same 140-wide chart is 10" on 14-count and 8.75" on 16-count before margins.
What does over-two mean on linen?
Stitching over two threads on 28-count linen matches 14-count Aida design size. Set stitches-per-square to 2 in the form when your chart assumes that.
How much margin should I leave?
Three inches per side is a common framing allowance; use more for scroll rods or ornate mats.