Combined Stitch and Round Counter

How Combined Stitch and Round Counter Works?

The Combined Stitch and Round Counter works by tracking Stitches in Round and Round Number together. You count stitches around the circle, then bump the round when you pass the beginning-of-round point.

1. 1

   Count around

   Tap the count pad or press Space for every stitch in the round. Press ↓ to take back an extra count.

2. 2

   Mark the round end

   Press → when you reach the BOR marker or the first stitch of a spiral round. Press ← to correct the round.

3. 3

   Clear the stitch tally

   Press Reset Count to start the new round at 0. Round Number keeps its value.

4. 4

   Count in groups

   Step by 6 counts a 6-stitch segment of an amigurumi increase round in 1 tap.

Combined Stitch and Round Counter Formula

The Combined Stitch and Round Counter formula for flat circles is stitches in round = starting stitches × round number. A crochet circle that starts with 6 sc and adds 6 sc per round follows this rule.

Flat circle total

Stitches = 6 × N

N is the Round Number for a 6-stitch start. Use 8 × N for an 8-stitch start.

Circle diameter

Diameter ≈ 2 × N × row height

A worsted sc round adds about 0.25 in (0.6 cm) to the radius.

Round progress

Round % = C ÷ stitches in round × 100

C is the Stitches in Round value.

Worked example: Round 7 of a 6-stitch crochet circle holds 6 × 7 = 42 sc. With 28 stitches counted, the round is 67% done, and the circle is about 3.5 in (8.9 cm) across in worsted yarn.

Combined Stitch and Round Counter Conversion Table

The Combined Stitch and Round Counter conversion table lists stitch totals and approximate diameters for a flat single crochet circle that starts with 6 stitches.

Diameters assume 0.25 in (0.6 cm) of height per sc round. Hold the hat or sphere flat and measure across to compare.

What is Combined Stitch and Round Counter?

A Combined Stitch and Round Counter is a dual counter for work in the round that tracks stitches in the current round and the round number at once. The tool suits knitted circular projects and crochet worked in joined or spiral rounds.

Spiral amigurumi has no visible seam between rounds, so the end of a round is hard to see. A running stitch count shows where the round ends, and the round number shows where you are in the pattern.

Each number saves in your browser after every change, so a dropped phone or a closed tab does not lose your place.

What are the uses of Combined Stitch and Round Counter?

There are 5 main uses of the Combined Stitch and Round Counter, including amigurumi, flat circles and hat crowns.

• Amigurumi bodies

  Count stitches in each spiral round and the round number from the magic ring.

• Flat circles

  Check that round 5 holds 30 sc and round 10 holds 60 sc in a 6-stitch circle.

• Hat crowns

  Track the stitch position in decrease rounds such as "k6, k2tog" repeats.

• Mandalas

  Follow round-by-round stitch counts in colour mandalas and doilies.

• Sock toes

  Count the stitches between toe decreases and the rounds worked.