Counted needlepoint is just like counted cross stitch but on a needlepoint canvas. Counted needlepoint begins with a blank canvas and a digital chart. It is up to the stitcher to translate the design from the chart to the canvas. Some stitchers opt to paint their own canvases while others (myself included) like to grid their canvas, find a starting point on the chart, and start stitching! Counted needlepoint is much more affordable and allows more people to discover the joy of needlepoint without the high price tag.