Crochet Stitch Counter

How the Crochet Stitch Counter Works

The Crochet Stitch Counter adds 1 for each stitch you work and alerts you when the row's stitch target is reached. Large tap targets suit tapping with a free finger while holding the hook.

1. Enter the stitch target: Type the number of stitches the pattern lists for the row or round.
2. Tap per stitch: Tap after each single crochet, double crochet or other stitch.
3. Count in groups: Use +2 or +3 for increases worked into one stitch.
4. Check the end of the row: An alert confirms the stitch count matches the pattern.

Crochet Stitch Counter Formula

The Crochet Stitch Counter stitch count for an increase round equals the previous count plus the number of increases.

Stitches(r)

Stitch count in round r

Increases

Extra stitches added in the round

6 × r

Common single crochet circle with 6 increases per round

Example: A single crochet circle starts with 6 stitches in a magic ring. Round 5 holds 6 × 5 = 30 stitches.

Crochet Stitch Counter Reference Table

The Crochet Stitch Counter conversion table converts crochet stitch names between US and UK terms.

About the Crochet Stitch Counter

A Crochet Stitch Counter is a stitch tally for crocheters that counts stitches within a row or round.

Wrong stitch counts are the most common cause of uneven crochet edges and lopsided amigurumi. US and UK patterns use different names for the same stitch, so the table above helps when following patterns from both regions.

Ways to Use the Crochet Stitch Counter

The Crochet Stitch Counter has 5 key uses, including amigurumi rounds and foundation chains.

• ✓Amigurumi rounds: Count increases and decreases in each round.
• ✓Foundation chains: Count long starting chains of 100 or more.
• ✓Granny squares: Count stitches per side of each square.
• ✓Stitch patterns: Count stitches in a pattern repeat.
• ✓Gauge swatches: Count stitches across 10 cm (4 in).