十字绣又称十字花绣、十字挑花，是一种刺绣针法，属挑花的一种，因其编出的图样用许多的「X」编结组成而得名。十字绣常常被绣于有均匀方格的织布上。刺绣者需要在每个方向编结，以便能绣出个图案。这个用十字绣刺绣的方法也被称为数纱十字绣或计数十字绣 （counted cross-stitch），用于区分其它形式的刺绣方法。十字绣也可绣于直接印制好图案的织物品（印花十字绣 stamped cross-stitch），刺绣者可以方便的绣在印制的图案上。

Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture. Cross-stitch is often executed on easily countable evenweave fabric called aida cloth. The stitcher counts the threads in each direction so that the stitches are of uniform size and appearance. This form of cross-stitch is also called counted cross-stitch in order to distinguish it from other forms of cross-stitch. Sometimes cross-stitch is done on designs printed on the fabric (stamped cross-stitch); the stitcher simply stitches over the printed pattern.