Cross Stitch Letters and Alphabet Generator
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Type a name, word or date and get it as a cross stitch chart in a 7-stitch-tall alphabet (classic, bold or large), with the stitch count, the finished size on your fabric and a free PNG chart to print. "Emma" in the classic font is 23 × 7 stitches. The full alphabets are below.
Cross stitch alphabets to print
Every letter, number and sign in each font, on a stitch grid. Count the squares to chart a letter by hand, or type your text above.
How big will the letters be?
| Fabric | Capital height, classic (7 stitches) | Large font (14 stitches) | "Emma" in classic (23 stitches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-count Aida | 0.64 in (1.6 cm) | 1.27 in (3.2 cm) | 2.1 in (5.3 cm) |
| 14-count Aida | 0.50 in (1.3 cm) | 1.00 in (2.5 cm) | 1.6 in (4.2 cm) |
| 16-count Aida | 0.44 in (1.1 cm) | 0.88 in (2.2 cm) | 1.4 in (3.7 cm) |
| 18-count Aida | 0.39 in (1.0 cm) | 0.78 in (2.0 cm) | 1.3 in (3.2 cm) |
The rule: stitches divided by the fabric count gives inches. A 14-count fabric has 14 stitches to the inch.
Questions
How many stitches tall is a cross stitch letter?
In the classic and bold fonts here, capitals and numbers are 7 stitches tall, and lowercase letters with tails (g, j, p, q, y) go 2 stitches lower. The large font doubles everything: 14 stitches tall. On 14-count Aida, 7 stitches is half an inch (1.3 cm).
How wide will my name be?
Most letters are 5 stitches wide with 1 stitch between them, so a 5-letter name in the classic font is about 29 stitches, or about 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) on 14-count Aida. The generator above shows the exact stitch count and size for your fabric.
How do I center a name on my fabric?
Fold the fabric in half both ways to find the middle, find the middle stitch of your chart (half the stitch count across and down), and start stitching there. Leave at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of fabric around the design for framing.
Which DMC color is good for lettering?
Dark, solid colors read best: 310 Black, 3371 Black Brown, 321 Red, 820 Royal Blue Very Dark or 890 Pistachio Green Ultra Very Dark. Use 2 strands on 14-count Aida, or 3 strands for bolder letters.
Can I add a name to a photo pattern?
Not inside the photo pattern yet. Make the photo pattern, then chart the name here in the same DMC color and fabric count, and stitch it under the picture, leaving 3 to 5 empty rows between them.
Is it free?
Yes. The letter generator and the PNG chart download are free, with no sign-up. Our paid tool turns photos into full cross stitch patterns.