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Thread Estimator

Calculate thread and yarn quantities for knitting, crochet, embroidery, and cross-stitch projects by dimensions and stitch density.

Inputs

in
in

Stitches per inch / fabric count

in

Thread consumed per stitch

%

Design coverage for embroidery

Results

Total Thread

1176 yd

Total Thread

1076 m

Skeins (8 m standard)

135 skeins

Very large thread estimate — double-check dimensions and stitch count

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Tips

1
For cross-stitch, each X uses about 1.5 inches of floss on 14-count Aida.
2
Buy 10-15% extra to account for thread tails, waste, and potential mistakes.

Open formula

Total Thread = Stitches × Thread Per Stitch
Stitches = Width × Height × Count² × Coverage%

Calculates total stitch count from dimensions and fabric count, then multiplies by thread consumption per stitch.

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