Custom Increment Counter

How Custom Increment Counter Works?

The Custom Increment Counter works by adding a chosen group size to Grouped Count with every tap. The step selector offers steps of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 10, and the tool starts at a step of 4.

1. 1

   Choose the group size

   Open Count Step Size and pick the stitches in one group: 2 for 1x1 rib pairs, 4 for a 4-stitch cable, 6 for a 6-stitch shell.

2. 2

   Tap once per group

   Tap the count pad or press Space after each group. Grouped Count rises by the step size.

3. 3

   Track the multiplier

   Use Step Multiplier with → and ← to note how many groups you have tapped, or a second group size.

4. 4

   Remove a group

   Press ↓ to remove one full group from Grouped Count.

Custom Increment Counter Formula

The Custom Increment Counter formula is grouped count = number of taps × step size. Divide the grouped count by the step size to read the number of groups.

Grouped count

G = taps × s

s is the selected step size.

Groups worked

Groups = G ÷ s

Groups tells you the number of repeats done.

Taps saved

Saved = G − taps

The saved taps show the effort a grouped count removes.

Worked example: Thirty taps at Step by 6 give a grouped count of 30 × 6 = 180 stitches, which is 150 fewer taps than counting single stitches.

Custom Increment Counter Conversion Table

The Custom Increment Counter conversion table converts taps into stitches for each step size.

Pick the step size that equals one full pattern group.

What is Custom Increment Counter?

A Custom Increment Counter is a tally counter that adds a fixed number of stitches per tap instead of 1. Many stitch patterns are built from groups, such as 2-stitch rib pairs, 4-stitch cables and 6-stitch shells.

Counting by group cuts taps and cuts errors. The Stitches Counter tool keeps the step size for the session and saves the grouped count in your browser.

What are the uses of Custom Increment Counter?

There are 5 main uses of the Custom Increment Counter, including ribbing, cables and long plain runs.

• Ribbing

  Count 1x1 rib in pairs with Step by 2, or 2x2 rib with Step by 4.

• Cables

  Count 4-stitch or 6-stitch cable panels in one tap each.

• Shells

  Count 6-dc crochet shells with Step by 6.

• Long plain runs

  Count stockinette in blocks of 10 on wide blankets.

• Cast-on blocks

  Cast on in groups of 10 and tap once per group.