Crochet Row Counter

How to use the crochet row counter

1. Tap the big number to add a row

   Finished a row? Tap the row count or +. Made a mistake or frogged a row? Use −.

2. Keep a stitch count alongside

   Counting stitches across a long foundation chain or a round? The stitch counter runs separately, so your row count stays put.

3. Track a pattern repeat if you need one

   Pattern says repeat rows 2 to 5? Tap 'Track a pattern repeat', enter 4, and the counter shows which repeat and which row of it you are on.

4. Put your phone down and crochet

   Tick 'Keep my screen on', and on a computer use the space bar. Your count saves after every tap.

How to count crochet rows by hand

Lost count, or picking up an old project? You can recount the rows on the fabric itself, then enter that number here and carry on. Knitting instead? The knitting row counter has knitting's own counting tips.

• Rows worked flat

  Count up one edge of the fabric, one row at a time. Count the rows themselves, not the turning chains. In single crochet, each ridge on the fabric is two rows.

• Rounds

  Put a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round, or move one marker up each round, and count the rounds from the centre out.

• Taller stitches

  In double crochet and other tall stitches, each row of posts stacked on top of each other is one row, so they are easier to count than single crochet.

Common questions

• What is a crochet row counter?

  It keeps count of how many rows (or rounds) you have finished, so you don't have to count them on the work or keep tally marks on the pattern. This one also keeps a separate stitch count and can track a pattern repeat.

• Is this row counter free?

  Yes. It is free to use in any browser, with no sign-up, no download and no ads.

• Does it save my count?

  Yes. The count saves in your browser after every tap, so you can close the tab or lock your phone and pick up where you left off on the same device. Your counts are never sent anywhere and there is no account.

• How do I count rows on the work itself?

  For rows worked flat, count up one edge of the fabric, counting the rows and not the turning chains; in single crochet each ridge is two rows. For rounds, put a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and count the rounds from the centre. A counter saves you doing this every time you put the work down.

• How do I keep track of a pattern repeat?

  Tap 'Track a pattern repeat' under the row count and enter how many rows the repeat has, for example 4. The counter then shows which repeat you are on and which row of it, so you don't have to do the math in your head.

• Can I stop accidental taps changing my count?

  Yes. Tap 'Lock counter' and taps and keys stop changing the count until you unlock it, so a phone in your project bag or a curious child can't lose your place. The lock is saved with your count.

• Can I use it for knitting too?

  Yes. Rows are rows. It works the same for knitting, amigurumi rounds, or anything else you count as you go.

• Will my phone screen stay on?

  Tick 'Keep my screen on' and the page asks your browser to keep the screen awake while it is open, so you don't have to unlock your phone between rows. It works in most current browsers; if yours doesn't support it, the option won't show.

• Does it work offline?

  Once the page has loaded, counting keeps working without a connection, because everything runs and saves in your browser. You need a connection to open the page the first time.