Crochet Stitch Counter
Count each stitch as you work it.
Live Crochet Stitch Counter
Instant browser calculations & session state saved locally.
Key Capabilities
- ✓One-tap stitch increment and decrement controls
- ✓Tactile keyboard shortcut support (Spacebar to count, Backspace to undo)
- ✓Configurable stitch target per row with auto-advance reminder
- ✓Interactive visual fabric preview
Expert Crafting Advice
- 💡Use the spacebar for hands-free counting while keeping both hands on your hook and yarn.
- 💡Enable audio clicks in the header so you can confirm counts without looking away from your work.
How the Crochet Stitch Counter Works
The Crochet Stitch Counter works in 5 steps, from setting a target to saving your place.
- 1
Set the target goal
Type the stitch total from your pattern line into Target Goal. A row of 36 single crochet stitches gets a target of 36.
- 2
Pick a step increment
Leave the step at 1 for single stitches. Choose 3 for a 3-double-crochet cluster or 5 for a 5-dc shell, so one tap records the whole group.
- 3
Count each stitch
Press the Space bar or tap + Count after you finish each stitch. The large display shows the running total.
- 4
Undo a miscount
Tap the − button to remove the last step. The count never drops below 0.
- 5
Leave a note and close
Write the hook size or the next instruction in the notes box. The count and the note save to your browser automatically, with no account.
Crochet Stitch Counter Formula
The Crochet Stitch Counter formula subtracts the stitches you have counted from the stitch target in your pattern.
Stitches remaining = Target stitches − Counted stitches
Row progress (%) = (Counted stitches ÷ Target stitches) × 100
- Target stitches
- The bracketed stitch total at the end of the pattern line
- Counted stitches
- The number shown on the counter display
- Row progress
- The share of the row already worked, as a percentage
Worked example: A row needs 48 stitches and the counter shows 30. Stitches remaining = 48 − 30 = 18, and row progress = (30 ÷ 48) × 100 = 62.5%.
Crochet Stitch Counter Conversion Table
The Crochet Stitch Counter conversion table turns a stitch count into finished width at a worsted-weight single crochet gauge of 16 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm).
| Stitches counted | Width (inches) | Width (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2.5 | 6.4 |
| 20 | 5 | 12.7 |
| 30 | 7.5 | 19.1 |
| 40 | 10 | 25.4 |
| 50 | 12.5 | 31.8 |
| 60 | 15 | 38.1 |
| 80 | 20 | 50.8 |
| 100 | 25 | 63.5 |
| 120 | 30 | 76.2 |
Divide the stitch count by 4 to get inches at this gauge. Measure your own swatch for exact numbers.
What is a Crochet Stitch Counter?
A crochet stitch counter is a digital tally that adds one number for every stitch you work into a row or round. The Crochet Stitch Counter runs in your browser, responds to the Space bar or a tap, and saves the count on your device so the number is still there when you return.
A pattern line such as "Row 4: sc in each st across (36)" gives a stitch total at the end in brackets. The counter checks your work against that bracketed number. A single crochet (sc), a half double crochet (hdc) and a double crochet (dc) each add 1 to the tally, so the tool works for any basic stitch.
Paper tallies smudge and clicker rings reset when bumped. A browser counter keeps the number, a target and your notes in one place, and the count survives a closed tab.
What are the Uses of a Crochet Stitch Counter?
There are 5 main uses of a Crochet Stitch Counter, including row totals, shaping checks and cluster counts.
Verifying row totals
The counter confirms each row ends on the bracketed number before you turn the work.
Counting long foundation rows
Blanket rows of 150 to 200 stitches stay accurate without re-counting from the first stitch.
Tracking increase rounds
Amigurumi rounds that grow by 6 stitches each round get checked stitch by stitch.
Recording clusters and shells
A step increment of 3 or 5 counts a whole cluster or shell with one tap.
Resuming after a break
The saved count shows your exact position when you pick up the hook the next day.