Is 14 or 16 count Aida bigger?
“14 count aida” means that there are 14 holes/squares per inch of the fabric. Therefore, “16 count aida” means that there are 16 holes/squares per inch and so, the squares or ‘crosses’ you stitch will be smaller.
How big should my cross stitch fabric be?
Calculate the Fabric Size Required
| Stitched Image Size | Suggested Fabric Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric Count | Width | Width |
| 14 Count Aida | 30″ | 36″ |
| 16 Count Aida | 26 ¼” | 32 ¼” |
| 18 Count Aida | 23 ¼” | 29 ¼” |
What’s the difference between 14 and 18 count Aida?
The different types of Aida cloth are labeled according to their thread count. Therefore, 14 Aida cloth is a 14-count fabric which gives 14 stitches per inch, and 18 Aida cloth gives 18 stitches per inch, since it is an 18-count fabric.
Is there a right and wrong side to Aida cloth?
Does Aida Fabric Have a Right and Wrong Side? As far as anyone can tell, no it does not. But then Aida cloth is rarely used to create clothing where a right and wrong side would matter. Both sides look the same so you do not have to worry about if you used the wrong side for your pattern.