# Best 18 count aida cloth for detailed cross stitch Source: https://hoopandfloss.com/best/best-18-count-aida-cloth Publisher: Hoop and Floss. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://hoopandfloss.com/how-we-pick 18 count aida packs 18 stitches into an inch, so each cross is about 1.41 mm against 1.81 mm on 14 count, and a 100 x 100 stitch design shrinks from 7.1 in to 5.6 in. Stitchers move to it for a finer look or for a full-coverage piece. It is worked with 1 or 2 strands of embroidery floss and a size 28 tapestry needle (size 26 is also used). The count is fixed, so listings differ by brand, cut size, color and packing. To size a cut, divide the stitch count by 18 and add at least 3 in on every side: a 15 x 18 in piece takes a design up to 162 x 216 stitches, a 19 x 28 in sheet up to 234 x 396 and a 39 x 60 in piece up to 594 x 972. This guide compares seven 18 count aida cloth listings from DMC, Zweigart and lesser-known brands in white, antique white, black and mixed colors, by what each listing states. Nothing was stitched or tested by us. For other design sizes, use the cross stitch calculator on this site. ## Picks ### 1. Charles Craft Silver Label Aida 18 Count 15"X18" Soft Tube-White Cut size: 15 x 18 in; Color: White; Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 A pre-cut 15 x 18 in piece of white 18 count aida packed in a soft tube. With a 3 in margin on every side it fits a design up to 162 x 216 stitches, a sensible first piece for trying the finer count. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100% cotton with a clearly defined square pattern and visible stitching holes. - Packed in a soft plastic tube that the listing says keeps the fabric clean and crease-free. - Pre-cut to 15 x 18 in, ready to use without trimming for small and medium charts. Limits to know: - One 15 x 18 in piece only, so a design wider than about 9 in (162 stitches) needs a larger cut. - White only in this listing, and no fabric weight or stiffness is stated. ### 2. Zweigart Aida 18 Count Fabric - Snow White (100), 39.4" x 39.4", Large 100% Cotton Embroidery Cloth for Cross Stitch & DIY Crafts Cut size: 39.4 x 39.4 in; Color: Snow white (100); Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 Zweigart 18 count aida in snow white (shade 100), cut to a 39.4 in square. With 3 in margins it fits a design up to about 601 x 601 stitches, the scale of a large full-coverage piece. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100% cotton with fine squares for detailed work. - Described in the listing as a strong, stable fabric that resists fraying and warping. - A 39.4 x 39.4 in square gives room for one large full-coverage design or several smaller cuts. Limits to know: - Sold under the Luca-S brand name rather than by Zweigart itself. - The listing does not say whether the piece ships folded or rolled, and no fabric weight is stated. ### 3. Caydo 18 Count Aida Cloth Black Aida Cross Stitch Aida Cloth for Handmade Cross Stitch Fabric Needlework, 39 x 60 inch Cut size: 39 x 60 in; Color: Black; Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 A large 39 x 60 in piece of black 18 count aida. With 3 in margins it fits up to 594 x 972 stitches, enough for a large full-coverage design or many small cuts. Dark fabric usually takes one strand more for coverage. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100% cotton material, described as moderately soft and hard. - About 39 x 60 in, which the listing says can be cut freely for one large project or several small ones. - Black fabric with neatly cut edges at both ends, according to the listing. Limits to know: - Folded for packaging, per the listing, so creases may need pressing out before stitching. - No fabric weight is stated, and white in this size is a separate listing. ### 4. Aida Cloth 18 Count Cross Stitch Fabric,19×28inch (18CT, White) Cut size: 19 x 28 in; Color: White; Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 A 19 x 28 in sheet of white 18 count aida. With 3 in margins it fits a design up to 234 x 396 stitches, or it can be cut into several smaller squares for ornaments and cards. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100 percent cotton, white color, 18 count. - 19 x 28 in (48.5 x 72 cm) sheet that the listing says can be cut into multiple small squares. - Listing notes that soaking in water and drying flat makes a stiff cloth slightly softer. Limits to know: - Ships folded rather than rolled, and the listing says to expect fold creases that need ironing. - Lesser-known brand, and no fabric weight is stated in the listing. ### 5. KCS 3 pc of 15" x 18"(38cmx45cm) 18 Count Cross Stitch Cotton Aida Cloth Needlework Rolled Fabric Box,18CT,Khaki+Medium Grey+Black Cut size: 15 x 18 in; Color: Khaki, grey, black; Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 3 Three 15 x 18 in pieces of 18 count aida in khaki, medium grey and black, rolled into a plastic box. With 3 in margins each piece fits a design up to 162 x 216 stitches. What the listing offers: - Three pieces, each 15 x 18 in (38 x 45 cm), in khaki, medium grey and black. - Listing states 100% cotton, starched, with no hoop needed for support. - Packed rolled into a plastic box, which the listing says leaves no crease. Limits to know: - No white or antique white piece in the set, so it suits designs planned for colored grounds. - The listing text is roughly written and states no fabric weight. ### 6. 19" x 28" 18CT Counted Cotton Aida Cloth Cross Stitch Fabric (Antique White) Cut size: 19 x 28 in; Color: Antique white; Material: Cotton; Pieces: 1 A 19 x 28 in piece of antique white 18 count cotton aida, described as starched and stiff. With 3 in margins it fits a design up to 234 x 396 stitches on an off-white ground. What the listing offers: - Listing describes a starched, stiff aida that needs no hoop for support. - Listing states that the aida becomes soft after dipping in water. - Antique white color in a 19 x 28 in cut, stated as 18CT cotton aida. Limits to know: - Only three short bullets: no packaging method, fabric weight or cotton percentage is stated. - Sold starched and stiff, so it needs a dip in water first if you prefer a softer fabric. ### 7. Aida Kit 18 Count 12x18 Inch - 6 Pcs Cross Stitch Fabric Kit Includes 18 Count 3 Black Cloth and 3 Cloth White Cotton 18 Ct Aida Cross Stitch Fabric for Needlework and Embroidery Cut size: 12 x 18 in; Color: 3 black, 3 white; Material: Cotton; Pieces: 6 Six 12 x 18 in sheets of 18 count aida, three black and three white. With 3 in margins each sheet fits a design up to 108 x 216 stitches, a way to try the finer count on both a light and a dark ground. What the listing offers: - Pack of 6 sheets, 3 black and 3 white, each measuring 12 x 18 in. - Listing states cotton fabric and describes the sheets as soft with good thread visibility. - Two colors in one pack give the same count on a light and a dark ground. Limits to know: - Each sheet is only 12 x 18 in, which limits a design to about 6 x 12 in once margins are allowed. - The listing says cotton but not 100% cotton, and gives no fabric weight or packing method. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.