Cross stitch needle size guide
Read about the different cross stitch needles and how to pick the right cross stitch needle size to match your fabric.

- 6-count aida fabric: Use size 18 cross stitch needles
- 8-count aida fabric: Use size 20 cross stitch needles
- 11 count aida fabric: Use size 22 cross stitch needles
- 14-count aida fabric: Use size 24 cross stitch needles
- 16-count aida fabric: Use size 26 cross stitch needles
- 18-count aida fabric: Use size 28 cross stitch needles
- 28-count evenweave fabric over two strands: Use size 24 cross stitch needles
- 32-count evenweave fabric over two strands: Use size 26 cross stitch needles
- 36-count evenweave fabric over two strands: Use size 28 cross stitch needles
- 22-count hardanger fabric: Use size 26 cross stitch needles

Want to find out more about cross stitch?
If you are looking for advice on getting started in cross stitching, check out our cross stitch for beginners article or click to find out more about cross stitch thread and cross stitch fabric. If you want to take a look at the free cross stitch patterns we have available for you on Gathered, we have lots of brilliant designs for you! For floral inspirations, try out our lavender cross stitch patterns and our sunflower cross stitch pattern or browse our selection of cross stitch flower patterns. If you are looking for simple designs that are great for beginners try our children’s cross stitch patterns or our cat cross stitch patterns. For fun cards which are always popular, try our caterpillar cross stitch patterns or for more grown up celebrations, our gorgeous cross stitch cards for all occasions. Don’t miss our special stitch of Durene Jones cross stitch fox pattern either!
