Crochet Row Counter

How Crochet Row Counter Works?

The Crochet Row Counter works by adding 1 to Rows Completed each time you finish a back-and-forth pass and turn. The Target Height display holds the number of rows the pattern needs.

1. 1

   Set the target

   Press → to raise Target Height to the row count of your scarf, blanket or panel. Press ← to lower the goal.

2. 2

   Count after the turn

   Tap the count pad or press Space once the turning chain is made. Counting at the turn every time avoids double counts.

3. 3

   Log two rows at once

   Pick Step by 2 for patterns that repeat a pair of rows, such as a dc row followed by a sc row.

4. 4

   Undo and reset

   Press ↓ to remove a row counted by mistake. Press Reset Count to return Rows Completed to 0 for the next panel.

Crochet Row Counter Formula

The Crochet Row Counter formula is rows needed = target length ÷ height of 1 row. Divide the height of 10 swatch rows by 10 to get the height of 1 row.

Rows for a length

Rows = L ÷ h

L is the target length and h is the row height in the same unit.

Current length

Length = R × h

R is the Rows Completed value.

Rows remaining

Remaining = T − R

T is the Target Height value.

Worked example: A worsted dc blanket with a row height of 0.5 in (1.3 cm) needs 50 ÷ 0.5 = 100 rows for 50 in (127 cm) of length. At 64 rows the blanket is 32 in (81.3 cm) long, and 36 rows remain.

Crochet Row Counter Conversion Table

The Crochet Row Counter conversion table converts a row count into fabric length for 4 crochet stitches in worsted yarn with a 5 mm (H-8) hook.

Row heights are averages. Tight crocheters get shorter rows, so check against a measured swatch.

What is Crochet Row Counter?

A Crochet Row Counter is a tool that counts the rows of a flat crochet piece worked back and forth. Each row ends with a turn, and the counter goes up by 1 at that turn.

Crochet rows are tall, so 1 missed row changes the length by 0.25 to 0.75 in (0.6 to 1.9 cm). Scarves, blankets, afghan blocks and garment panels use row counts to reach a set length and to keep paired pieces equal.

The Stitches Counter row counter keeps a goal on screen, saves each change in the browser and works with taps on a phone or keys on a laptop.

What are the uses of Crochet Row Counter?

There are 5 main uses of the Crochet Row Counter, including reaching a set length, pairing panels and timing colour changes.

• Set lengths

  Scarves and blankets reach the planned length when you work the row count from your swatch.

• Paired panels

  Two sleeves or two front panels match when both stop on the same row number.

• Colour changes

  Stripe blankets change colour after a set number of rows, such as every 4 rows.

• Pattern rows

  Written patterns label rows, so "Row 23" in the pattern matches 23 on the counter.

• Afghan blocks

  Square blocks need a row count that matches the block width for a true square.