evenweave

Cross-stitch is usually executed on easily countable evenweave fabric called aida cloth.

Other evenweave fabrics are also suitable for Hardanger embroidery but do not usually have the clearly defined block appearance.

Fabrics used in cross-stitch include aida, linen, and mixed-content fabrics called 'evenweave'.

Cross-stitch can be worked either on evenweave fabric - woven with single threads; Hardanger fabric - woven with double weft and warp threads (horizontal and vertical threads); or Aida - woven in blocks of threads which makes it easier to count holes and therefore suitable for beginners.