Traditional cross stitch is a form of needlework in which the crafter creates a design or picture by sewing small x-shaped stitches with embroidery floss.
In traditional cross stitch, the pattern is not pre-printed on the fabric; crafters must use an accompanying diagram to place their cross stitches. Because there is no printed pattern, this type of cross stitch is usually performed on aida, a special woven fabric with regularly-spaced holes that allows crafters to form even stitches that are consistent in size and spacing.
