Crochet Pattern Works
crochet stitch counter
Tap the buttons while you crochet. Starting the next row resets the stitch count and adds one row.
Count stitches and rows with tap buttons, target progress bars, and a count that survives a page refresh.
A crochet stitch counter is the cheapest insurance against losing your place in a long piece. This one counts stitches in the current row and completed rows, resets the stitch count the moment you start a new row, shows progress toward targets you set, and keeps the count in your browser so a refresh never loses it.
How the counter works while you crochet
Set the stitches per row and the rows in the project as targets, then tap the large button after each stitch or small group. The progress bars fill toward both targets, so at a glance you know where you are in the row and in the project. Press next row when you turn, and the stitch count resets while the row count grows.
Mistakes cost nothing: remove one stitch, or reset the counter entirely when you frog back. The count is saved continuously in this browser, so closing the tab or losing signal does not disturb it.
set a practical project goal
With crochet stitch counter you can turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step. Name the item, the intended size, and the reason you are making it before changing a setting. A small sample, a panel, and a full blanket can use the same screen but need different choices and different checks. If a result in crochet stitch counter looks wrong, change one setting and watch how the chart in crochet stitch counter responds before adjusting anything else. What crochet stitch counter shows is a planning draft, so keep a real swatch beside the screen and compare it with what crochet stitch counter renders before you commit yarn.
check the physical sample
crochet stitch counter is built to turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step. A browser calculation or grid can guide a decision, but it cannot replace a measured swatch or a small worked sample. Compare the output with real stitches before treating a size, color boundary, or yarn estimate as final. Treat the first chart from crochet stitch counter as a draft: fix single cells, then check what crochet stitch counter shows after each change. Small checked steps are what make crochet stitch counter dependable, and the sample in your hands always gets the final word over what crochet stitch counter displays.
keep a readable working record
Write down the yarn, hook, gauge, dimensions, and decisions you want to repeat. Local browser state can be useful while you work, but a project you care about should also have a separate record or export you can find later. Keep crochet stitch counter in that rhythm: turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step, then check the result against something real. When crochet stitch counter disagrees with a measured swatch, trust the swatch and correct the chart inside crochet stitch counter. After the next small test, look at crochet stitch counter again so the next decision in crochet stitch counter follows the version you actually checked.
Choosing honest targets
Targets are optional, but they turn the counter into a pacing tool. For a repeated motif, use the repeat count as the stitch target and check off repeats row by row. For garments, enter the row count of the largest section, such as the body, and reset targets when you move to sleeves.
If your project grows or shrinks with design decisions, change the targets any time. The counter never blocks you; targets only drive the progress display.
start with the information you can verify
With crochet stitch counter you can turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step. Use your own measured gauge, dimensions, source image, or existing motif instead of guessing from a photograph. Keep the units and counts consistent with the labels on this page so the result remains understandable later. If a result in crochet stitch counter looks wrong, change one setting and watch how the chart in crochet stitch counter responds before adjusting anything else. What crochet stitch counter shows is a planning draft, so keep a real swatch beside the screen and compare it with what crochet stitch counter renders before you commit yarn.
adjust only the part that needs attention
crochet stitch counter is built to turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step. Change one input, color, dimension, or cell group at a time and review the updated output. This makes cause and effect clear and avoids losing the useful version of a project while trying several changes at once. Treat the first chart from crochet stitch counter as a draft: fix single cells, then check what crochet stitch counter shows after each change. Small checked steps are what make crochet stitch counter dependable, and the sample in your hands always gets the final word over what crochet stitch counter displays.
export only after the final review
Use the current chart or result when you save a PNG or PDF that the page offers. Before downloading, scan the visible cells, instructions, palette, and measurements so the file reflects the project you intend to crochet. Keep crochet stitch counter in that rhythm: turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step, then check the result against something real. When crochet stitch counter disagrees with a measured swatch, trust the swatch and correct the chart inside crochet stitch counter. After the next small test, look at crochet stitch counter again so the next decision in crochet stitch counter follows the version you actually checked.
Where a counter helps most
Long colorwork rows, amigurumi spiral rounds, and pattern repeats are the classic use cases, because losing count there means unpicking stitches rather than simply reading the fabric. Keep the page open beside your work on a phone or prop it on a tablet stand.
For charts, combine the counter with the printed or exported chart: tick the chart rows as the counter passes them, and you get a physical backup of your progress for free.
make one small first pass
With crochet stitch counter you can turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step. Choose a modest grid, count, or sample value first. A controlled first pass makes it easier to see which part of the result follows the real project and which part should be adjusted before more yarn or time is involved. If a result in crochet stitch counter looks wrong, change one setting and watch how the chart in crochet stitch counter responds before adjusting anything else. What crochet stitch counter shows is a planning draft, so keep a real swatch beside the screen and compare it with what crochet stitch counter renders before you commit yarn.
use the technique limits as a check
crochet stitch counter is built to turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step. Keep the page within the construction rules it presents. A clear, simpler chart is usually easier to read than a detailed chart with awkward color changes, unmeasured sizing, or a technique that does not match the fabric you intend to make. Treat the first chart from crochet stitch counter as a draft: fix single cells, then check what crochet stitch counter shows after each change. Small checked steps are what make crochet stitch counter dependable, and the sample in your hands always gets the final word over what crochet stitch counter displays.
treat the result as a planning aid
The page can organize decisions, but it cannot inspect tension on your hook, a substituted yarn, or every construction method. Use its output alongside your own sample and adjust the plan when the fabric tells you something different. Keep crochet stitch counter in that rhythm: turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step, then check the result against something real. When crochet stitch counter disagrees with a measured swatch, trust the swatch and correct the chart inside crochet stitch counter. After the next small test, look at crochet stitch counter again so the next decision in crochet stitch counter follows the version you actually checked.
Crochet stitch counter questions
The count lives in your browser storage on this device. Clearing site data or switching devices starts a fresh count, so note important milestones for very long projects.
The counter needs no account, works offline after the page loads, and never sends your data anywhere.
read the current result instead of an old plan
With crochet stitch counter you can turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step. Use the values, cells, instructions, and material information currently shown by the tool. When you alter an input or edit a cell, the current screen is the source to review rather than notes taken before the change. If a result in crochet stitch counter looks wrong, change one setting and watch how the chart in crochet stitch counter responds before adjusting anything else. What crochet stitch counter shows is a planning draft, so keep a real swatch beside the screen and compare it with what crochet stitch counter renders before you commit yarn.
plan materials from the current version
crochet stitch counter is built to turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step. Review yarn, size, count, and palette information after the last meaningful edit. Treat estimates as planning information and leave room for a real gauge sample, a border, joins, or the finishing decisions that the browser cannot measure. Treat the first chart from crochet stitch counter as a draft: fix single cells, then check what crochet stitch counter shows after each change. Small checked steps are what make crochet stitch counter dependable, and the sample in your hands always gets the final word over what crochet stitch counter displays.
choose the next useful action
When the result is clear, either make a short sample, refine the current grid, or save the checked version. A deliberate next action is more useful than repeatedly changing settings without comparing the output to the actual project. Keep crochet stitch counter in that rhythm: turn the values shown on this page into a planning estimate before you commit to the next crochet step, then check the result against something real. When crochet stitch counter disagrees with a measured swatch, trust the swatch and correct the chart inside crochet stitch counter. After the next small test, look at crochet stitch counter again so the next decision in crochet stitch counter follows the version you actually checked.
Frequently asked questions
Does the stitch counter work offline?
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the counter keeps working without a connection and stores the count in this browser.
What happens when I start a new row?
Next row resets the stitch count to zero and adds one row, exactly like a mechanical row counter.
Are the targets required?
No. Targets only drive the progress bars; the counter works without them.