A simple, beginner-friendly list of cross stitch starter essentials—fabric, floss, needles, hoops, scissors, and a few tidy upgrades that make stitching easier.
DMC Floss Skein Calculator
Not sure how much DMC floss to buy? This cross-stitch skein calculator estimates skeins needed by fabric count, strand count, and stitches per color, with a built-in buffer to help prevent thread shortages.