As opposed to freeform embroidery, counted stitch refers to any form of embroidery where the design is formed by counting a specific number of stitches on a regular grid. The most well-known form of counted stitch is called cross stitch .
Widespread throughout the world for a long time, this embroidery stitch in the shape of an "X" is made according to a model called a diagram , sometimes on a pre-printed canvas for learning. One of the most traditional types of work is the abecedary .
It consists of reproducing the design of a grid by counting the points on a canvas with a regular weave (linen, cotton, canvas or Aida cloth).
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