Printable Cross Stitch Graph Paper
Make graph paper with squares the same size as the stitches on your fabric, so a design drawn on paper comes out at its real size. Pick your fabric count and paper, then print or download.
Fabric
Aida
Evenweave or linen, over 2
Paper
Lines
100 x 120 squares of 1.81 mm
Print at 100% or Actual size, not Fit to page, then check the 1 in and 1 cm bars.
Start a pattern this sizeDraw your design on screen instead
The pattern maker gives you the same grid with colors, symbols, backstitch and a printable PDF chart with a DMC thread key. Free to start, no signup needed.
Open the pattern makerHow to print it at the right size
- Choose your fabric: an Aida count, or an evenweave or linen count stitched over two threads.
- Pick A4 or Letter and the lines you want.
- Print, or download the PDF and print it at 100% or Actual size, not Fit to page.
- Measure the 1 inch and 1 cm bars at the bottom of the sheet. If they are right, every square is the size of one stitch.
How big is a square?
A square is 25.4 mm divided by the stitches per inch. On 14 count Aida that is 1.81 mm. On 28 count linen stitched over two it is the same, because two threads make one stitch. On 18 count it is 1.41 mm.
From paper to screen
Graph paper is good for sketching. When you want colors, symbols and a printable chart with a thread key, draw the design in the Knytstudio pattern maker: it is free to start and uses real DMC colors.
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