Cross stitch guides
Practical answers for stitchers: fabric counts, reading charts, thread amounts and turning photos into patterns.
- How to turn a photo into a cross stitch pattern
Pick the right picture, choose the size and the number of colors, and clean up the chart before you start stitching. - Aida cloth count guide
What the count means, how it changes the size of your design, and which strands and needle to use with each one. - How to read a cross stitch chart
Symbols, the color key, grid lines and where to start: everything on a chart explained for beginners. - How many skeins of floss do I need?
A simple way to estimate thread for any cross stitch pattern, and why it changes with the fabric count.